Taught to Travel

Here are a few opportunities for teachers of various disciplines nationwide:

• Gateway to Learning Educator Workshops
  Where: University of Utah, Tanner Humanities Center
  Dates/Duration: Week-long courses
  Costs: Registration fees under $100
  

• Institute for Studies of the Americas- The Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
  Where: UNC Chapel Hill & Duke University (NC)
  Dates/Duration: Varies by progam
  Costs: Contact for information
  Other information: Fellowships and Listserv information available
  

• Center for Latin American Studies
  Where: University of Chicago
  Dates/Duration: Varies by program
  Costs: Contact for information
  

• Center for Latin American Studies
  Where: Stanford University
  Dates/Duration: Varies by program
  Costs: Varies by program

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History provides programs for teachers during the summer months. These several day/week long seminars are geared mostly toward topics for history and social studies teachers, but in viewing the 2016 course options, this language teacher was even able to find a few that sparked my interest.

The program is not completely free, but costs are minimal. Participants are asked to pay a registration fee and for some materials, but a stipend is offered for travel expenses. They can also request continuing education units at a cost as well.

To find out more and see the 2016 list of courses, click here. You can also sign up to receive a reminder to register when the 2017 window opens.

This organization caught my attention...Educators in K-12 disciplines can involve themselves in institutes that will help them promote best practices across disciplines.