Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History Summer Seminars for Teachers (Applications due 2/15/09)

The Gilder Lehrman Summer Seminars are designed to strengthen participants' commitment to high quality history teaching. Public, parochial, independent school teachers, and National Park Service rangers are eligible. These week-long seminars provide intellectual stimulation and a collaborative context for developing practical resources and strategies to take back to the classroom.

Seminars participants receive:

• Room and board
• Books and teaching resources
• Stipends of $400 (international seminar stipend of $500)

Seminars are limited to thirty participants by competitive application with preference given to new applicants.

To apply, visit http://gilderlehrman.org/teachers/seminars1.html.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2009