Join education and legal professionals in Montgomery, Alabama for a multi-day conference on incorporating historic court cases into middle and high school instruction. This conference for educators will take a pedagogical look at the Constitutional arguments of landmark court cases from the Civil Rights Era.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Professional learning with educational experts, federal judges, and other experts focused on teaching the U.S. Constitution through historic court cases,

  • Classroom resources (online and hard copies) including:

    • Lesson plans and outlines on teaching constitutional court cases,

    • Student-friendly summaries of court cases,

    • Primary and secondary source documents for further study,

  • Teaching strategies for incorporating constitutional court cases and their significance into contemporary lessons,

  • Access to the Johnson Institute’s growing library of educational resources, community of experts, and future professional development opportunities,

  • Certificate of Attendance confirming course completion,

  • A small stipend for time and travel costs and upon course completion.

  • View a SAMPLE AGENDA

WHEN

Tuesday-Thursday, July 9-11, 2024

WHO

Middle and high school teachers of history, government, social studies and related courses are invited to apply for the 2024 Class of the Johnson Institute Scholars. Teachers from other subjects are also invited to apply, but preference will be given to teachers of social studies subjects. The number of participants in each conference will be capped to allow for meaningful discussion and interaction.

Applications are reviewed and applicants selected on a rolling basis. Classes will consist of new members who have not been part of previous Scholars Classes.

Invitees will receive a digital registration form.

WHERE

All events, unless otherwise noted, will take place at the Frank Johnson Courthouse, 1 Church St., Montgomery, AL 36104. Attendees traveling from outside a 50-mile radius of Montgomery may qualify for lodging assistance.

COST

This course is free of charge thanks to generous supporters of the Johnson Institute.

Registration Fee

A $50 refundable registration fee is required to secure your membership for the 2024 Scholars Class.

If you have any questions please email Caroline Harris at charris@thejohnsoninstitute.org.