Educators
TEACHER SEMINARS: Great content, collaborative colleagues, a powerful place
Each Montpelier Seminar for Educators provides a deep dive into an aspect of Constitutional government in a small cohort learning environment of approximately 30 Educators/Seminar. Participants include primarily high school and middle school teachers who want to engage with scholars and experts in a combination of lectures and discussions to learn about how our civic system was created, has changed, and prospects for the future "to form a more perfect Union."
Specific seminar topics vary. Registration for seminars begins about 3-5 months prior to the event.
2024 Dates: - March 7-9, 2024 - American Political Economy, Dr. Danielle Charette, University of Virginia. More information and register HERE.
- April 4-6, 2024 - Policing and Public Safety: A Black History Seminar for Educators on Law Enforcement and the U.S. Constitution, Dr. DeAnza Cook, Ohio State University. More information and register HERE.
- July 18-20, 2024 - Reconstruction and the Constitution
- October 17-19, 2024 - TBD Executive Branch Topic, Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky
Seminars generally start Thursdays at 3:30pm and conclude at Noon on Saturday.
To join our educators' email list, contact Patrick Campbell at pcampbell@montpelier.org.
What's Included?- Accommodations and Meals: Participations will be housed on the grounds of James Madison’s Montpelier. 6 meals are provided onsite.
- Resources: Each participant will receive an electronic selection of primary and secondary source readings based on the Seminar's topic via Google Drive or pdf.
- Membership: Participants receive a 1-year Individual Membership after conclusion of the Seminar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate? Montpelier Seminars are open to full-time teachers at accredited public, charter, private, or parochial schools. The primary audience is High School and Middle School teachers.
How much does a seminar cost? Applying is free. The only cost for accepted applicants is an $85 nonrefundable registration fee to be paid within 2-3 weeks of acceptance in order to confirm their place in a Seminar for Educators. Thanks to the generosity of private donors, scholarships cover the cost of accommodations, meals, materials, scholar honoraria, etc. Additionally, a limited travel reimbursement is provided at 3 different tiers:
A) a maximum of $400 for Educators from VA, WV, MD, DC, & DE.
B) a maximum of $600 for Educators from NC and other states not listed above or below.
C) a maximum of $675 for Educators from NV, NY, NJ, KY, SC, & FL (due to specific scholarships for those 6 states).
Specific seminar topics vary. Registration for seminars begins about 3-5 months prior to the event.
To join our educators' email list, contact Patrick Campbell at pcampbell@montpelier.org.
What's Included?
Who can participate? Montpelier Seminars are open to full-time teachers at accredited public, charter, private, or parochial schools. The primary audience is High School and Middle School teachers.
How much does a seminar cost? Applying is free. The only cost for accepted applicants is an $85 nonrefundable registration fee to be paid within 2-3 weeks of acceptance in order to confirm their place in a Seminar for Educators. Thanks to the generosity of private donors, scholarships cover the cost of accommodations, meals, materials, scholar honoraria, etc. Additionally, a limited travel reimbursement is provided at 3 different tiers:
A) a maximum of $400 for Educators from VA, WV, MD, DC, & DE.
B) a maximum of $600 for Educators from NC and other states not listed above or below.
C) a maximum of $675 for Educators from NV, NY, NJ, KY, SC, & FL (due to specific scholarships for those 6 states).