Conferences and Workshops

The Great Depression Curriculum Workshop

A one-day professional development workshop for educators

When: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Friday, July 11, 2008

Hosted by: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Little Rock Branch and the Arch Ford Educational Cooperative

Where: Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative
Main Building, Room C
Plumerville, Ark. (See a map.)

Attire: Business casual

Details: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has developed a new curriculum for teaching about the Great Depression. The curriculum includes six stand-alone lessons allowing teachers to select those lessons most appropriate for their students. The lessons include simulations, group work and other active strategies to engage students.

If you teach history, economics or government, this curriculum is perfect for you. Join us for a workshop to receive your free curriculum and to see lessons demonstrated. At the completion of the workshop, a certificate of participation will be awarded to attendees. Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Registration is limited to the first 25 teachers. There is a $10 fee to attend.

Information and Registration: Register online (off-site link). If you have questions, contact Billy Britt at 501-324-8368 or billy.j.britt@stls.frb.org.

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