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PATH: Project for the Active Teaching of History
University of Houston Region IV Education Service Center Museum of Fine Arts Houston
A Collaborative to Enhance the Teaching and Learning of American History in Region IV
Summer Seminar 2004: “Connecting Past and Present: Exploring United
States History through the Local Community”
For Elementary Teachers of Early American History
June 1 - 12, 2004
Funded by a $988,290 U.S. Department of Education Teaching American History Grant, this summer seminar
provides fifth grade early American history teachers the opportunity to deepen their knowledge about American
History through three weeks of intensive study with leading scholars. The twenty participants will also learn
how to successfully use new classroom technologies and will develop TEKS/TAKS aligned curriculum
materials. In addition, participants will experience a wide-range of history-related field trips.
When will the seminar take place? June 1 – 12 2004, on the campus of the University of Houston. In
addition to the seminar, three evening or Saturday dates in May (to be announced) and a minimum of seven
other meeting dates during the 2004 – 2005 school year will also be required.
What benefits will participants receive? All participants will receive:
9 hours of graduate credit upon completion of all project requirements (tuition paid);
$1,500 stipend;
access to camcorders, digital cameras, and tape recorders through a check-out system;
free resource materials;
partially compensated childcare expenses;
all meals during the Summer Institute;
all-expense paid field trips.
What must participants do? Participants must attend and participate in the three week summer institute and
subsequent follow up projects, including monthly school-based workshops and colloquia to be held during the
2004-2005 school year.
Who is eligible? Any teacher whose primary responsibility is the teaching of fifth grade early American history
in the Region IV geographic area.
Want to participate? Fill out the attached application form and have it signed by your school administrator.
When is the deadline? Applications to participate in the summer seminar must be received no later than March
5, 2004. Applicants will be interviewed in April and will be notified no later than April 15, 2004.
For additional information: Please contact Debra Williams, Education Specialist in Math, Science, and Social
Studies Services at Region IV Education Service Center, 713-744-6846 or dwilliams@esc4.net.
PATH: Project for the Active Teaching of History
University of Houston Region IV Education Service Center Museum of Fine Arts Houston
A Collaborative to Enhance the Teaching and Learning of American History in Region IV
Application for the Summer Seminar 2004: “The American Mosaic”
For 5th Grade Teachers of Early American History
June 1-12, 2004
*Applications must be received by March 5, 2004*
Last name: ___________________________ First name: _______________________ Middle initial: ______
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: ____________ Zip code: _________________
Home telephone: ____________________________ School telephone: ______________________________
Social security number: _______________________ Email: _______________________________________
Certification(s) held at the present time: _________________________________________________________
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School at which you teach: ____________________ District: _____________________________________
Street address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: ____________ Zip code: _________________
Principal’s name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Your supervisor’s name: ______________________ Email: _______________________________________
Grade level(s) taught: _________________________ Number of years: ______________________________
Describe the grade level(s) and subject areas you expect to teach during 2004-2005: ______________________
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Please list your education, beginning with the most recent programs:
Name of college attended: Dates attended: Degree and year received:
Describe courses and/or activities that demonstrate your continuing interest in American History and culture:
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Describe topics in American History, literature and culture that most interest you:
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How do you best address the needs of diverse learners? _____________________________________________
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How do you integrate technology in your teaching? ________________________________________________
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Please attach an original student-centered lesson which shows how you make a difference in the teaching of
American history. Briefly explain the lesson here. _________________________________________________
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By signing this application, you agree to the following if you are selected as a participant for the 2004 seminar:
To attend and participate in the entire seminar, June 1-12, 2004;
To attend and participate in three evening or Saturday dates in May (to be announced) and a minimum
of seven other meeting dates during the 2004 – 2005 school year;
To conduct a variety of professional development activities related to your PATH experiences;
To communicate and collaborate with other participants in PATH on an ongoing basis.
Signature of applicant: _______________________________________________________________________
Approval by campus administrator required:
Signature: _________________________________________________ Title: _________________________
Please list two additional references:
1. ________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________
2. ________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Please return 2 copies of this application to Debra Williams by March 5, 2004.
PATH: Project for the Active Teaching of History
Debra Williams
Region IV Education Service Center
7145 West Tidwell Road
Houston, Texas 77092-2096
713-744-6846
dwilliams@esc4.net
