Teachers' Institute

Summer Residential Teachers' Institute*

Established in 1999, the George Washington Summer Residential Teachers' Institute is a highly competitive program which brings teachers to Mount Vernon, Virginia for an intensive week of study at Washington's home.  Participating teachers immerse themselves in the study and discussion of this critical period of American history and the remarkable role George Washington played in the founding of our nation.

Teachers will have the opportunity to:

• Examine the character and accomplishments of George Washington while living on his 18th-century estate.
• Engage in active discussion of 18th century history with top historians.
• Explore Mount Vernon and the Washington, D.C. area through interactive workshops, tours, field trips, and group projects.
• Discuss how to integrate teaching history into English, Science, Math and Geography curricula in accordance with current education standards.
• Return to your classroom with new knowledge, teaching materials and enthusiasm to share with your colleagues and students.

In 2013, Mount Vernon will host sessions by state to build the foundation for statewide collegial networks of teachers who can share classroom ideas, lesson plans and resources.

This year's sessions will be held the following weeks:

• Session 1
  June 9 - 15
  Alabama, Arkansas, Nevada, Oklahoma
• Session 2
  June 23 - 29
  California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina
• Session 3
  July 14 - 20
  Massachusetts, New York, Ohio
• Session 4
  July 28 - August 3
  Connecticut, Maryland, Oregon, Pennsylvania

All teachers accepted into the institute receive a travel stipend and reside on the grounds of Washington's home. Participants are required to complete one lesson plan for dissemination to teachers across the nation on the Mount Vernon website, and perform one in-service session for colleagues in their home district or state.

Candidates from Arkansas, Massachusetts, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Oregon should complete a state-specific application. Candidates from all other states should use our general application. Completed applications should be sent to dschallom@mountvernon.org with "Teachers' Institute Application" in the subject line. Please follow the instructions on your application for due date and where to send your application.  For general applicants, completed applications should be sent to Danielle Schallom, dschallom@mountvernon.org, with "Teachers' Institute Application" in the subject line.

*Through private funding, the George Washington Teachers' Institute is open only to teachers in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.

Mississippi and New Jersey Regional Workshops:  Mount Vernon is coming to Mississippi and New Jersey in 2013.  For more information check back later or email dschallom@mountvernon.org.