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. More information can be found in the Teachers' Institute Brochure.
July 11-16, 2010 Teachers, grades 3 - 5 (workshop format)
July 18-24, 2010 Teachers, grades 9 - 12
August 1-7, 2010 Teachers, grades 5 - 8
Through private funding, the George Washington Teachers' Institute is open only to teachers in the states of Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Oregon. If you are a teacher interested in applying to the Teachers' Institute, and you teach in one of the states listed above, please click on the applicable state for your application. Please email education@mountvernon.org with any questions.
Check out pictures from the Teachers' Institute!
