Current Events...
Mini-Q Workshop 2009-2010
Presented by "The DBQ Project"
August 20-21, November 16, March 2, and June TBD
This project is off to a great start! 8th grade US History, ELA, and Special Education teachers have joined Chip and Phil from the DBQ Project to work on developing and implementing their proven strategies for getting students to think critically and write effectively.
Past Events...
2006 Colloquium: March 9-11, 2006 at the Ottawa Area ISD
"Brain Gym for Historians" A list of concepts, activities and ideas produced at the 2006 Colloquium
Watch a Video Interview of 2006 Colloquium Presenters
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View 2006 Colloquium Photos
2006 Summer Institute: August 1-10, 2006 at the Muskegon Area ISD Career Tech Center
Links, PowerPoints, and PDFs from the Summer Institute - Click Here
Program Highlights and Presenters:
Dr. Sean O'Neill, GVSU, Early American History
Dr. Richard Cooley, GVSU, Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Douglas Montagna, GVSU, 19th Century American History
Dr. Paul Murphy, GVSU, 20th Century US Cultural and Intellectual History
Dr. James Goode, GVSU, 20th Century US and Middle East History
2007 Colloquium: March 8-10, 2007 - "Beyond Slavery & Civil Rights
Presenters:
David Canton, Connecticut College
Ted Green, Webster College
James Cameron, Saline (MI) Public Schools
Special Guest: Juan Williams, NPR and Fox News Analyst
Program Highlights and Presenters
2007 Summer Institute July 31-August 9, 2007
The 2007 Grand Valley State University Summer Institute was held at the Muskegon Area ISD
Theme: Beyond Slavery & Civil Rights
Summer Institute Presenters:
Dr. Veta Tucker, Associate Professor of English, GVSU
Dr. Matthew Daley, Assistant Professor of History, GVSU
Dr. Mitch Kachun, Associate Professor or History, WMU
Dr. Daniel McClure, Assistant Professor of Liberal Studies, GVSU
Dr. Richard Cooley, Associate Professor of History, GVSU
Dr. Sean O'Neill, Professor of History, GVSU
2008 Colloquium March 6-8, 2008
This 3 day event brings together a leading historian, and instructional specialist, and a master teacher from across the country to lend their combined expertise in teaching US History. Our first two colloquiua were smash hits! Don't miss this one! Open to NEW and returning participants!
Focused Learning Community: American Law & Identity
November 28, 2007; January 16, 2008; March 27, 2008
Presented by the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago
This 3-part series will take teachers through several landmark court cases and examine how they have helped shape the United States as a country.
Expanded Opportunity: Quality Assessment in the History Classroom
Presented by Dr. Bruce Brousseau
This 3 part series will tap into Dr. Brousseau's expertise as a former State of Michagan Test Development Coordinator to assist US History teachers in their quest to develop assessments that accurately assess their students knowledge and understanding.
2008 Summer Institute: July 29-August7, 2008
Held at the Muskegon Area ISD
Presenters:
Dr. Sean O'Neill - GVSU
Dr. Richard Cooley - GVSU
Dr. Matthew Daley - GVSU
Dr. Douglas Montagna - GVSU
Dr. Jason Crouthamel - GVSU
2009 Colloquium: February 26-28, 2009
Held at the Ottawa Area ISD
2009 Summer Institute: July 28 - August 6, 2009
Held at the Ottawa Area ISD