George Washington Teachers' Institute

Established in 1999, the George Washington 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:

• Explore the character and accomplishments of George Washington while living on his 18th century estate
• Engage in an active exploration of 18th century history with top historians
• Participate in interactive workshops, tours, fieldtrips, and group projects
• Discuss how to integrate the teaching of history into English, Science, Math, and Geography curricula
• Return to your classroom and share new knowledge, teaching materials, and enthusiasm with your students

All teachers accepted into the Institute will receive a travel stipend of up to $350 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.  Further information is available in the 2009 Teachers Institute brochure. Note: Our June Institute has been cancelled.                           

            July 13-16, 2009          Teachers, grades 3 - 5 (workshop format) 

            July 20-24, 2009          Teachers, grades 9 - 12 

            August 3-7, 2009         Teachers, grades 8 – 12                                 

Through private funding, the George Washington Teachers' Institute is open to teachers in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, and Oregon. Applications for 2009 are no longer being accepted; the 2010 Teachers' Institute applications will be posted next winter.

Check out pictures from the 2008 Institute!