Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Workshop Series: Teaching About Religion in Public Schools

From: Avi Black (ablack@acoe.org)


Alameda County Office of Education, The California Three Rs Project, CSU San Bernardino & the Religious Studies Program at UC Davis PRESENT

TEACHING ABOUT RELIGION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EXTENDED registration deadline: February 20, 2009!!
Registration form is attached below. No refunds after deadline.


Scholarships and stipends now available!!


Among the most challenging content in both the U.S. and World History Content Standards is the extensive coverage of the beliefs, practices, and impact of religion on human history. In addition to this content, for which many have received little preparation, educators must also understand the constitutional issues related to how religion is addressed in public schools. This Saturday workshop series is designed to provide assistance in both these areas. The program will feature scholar sessions on the major religions covered in the Standards, paired with teacher discussions on how to apply this content in California’s religiously diverse classrooms in a constitutionally permissible manner. Professional development credit is offered.

Saturdays: February 21, March 14, and May 16, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
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Alameda County Office of Education
313 W. Winton Avenue
Hayward CA 94544

$150 fee includes morning refreshments, materials, and lunch at all three sessions

Tuition scholarships AND stipends of $150 are available through Oakland Unified School District and the CA International Studies Project!!


Up to three units of university credit available through CSU San Bernardino Extended Learning


Content Topics

  • The Nature of Religion and the Legal Parameters for Teaching About Religion in Public Schools

  • Basic Beliefs and Historical Evolution of Judaism

  • Early Christian Beliefs and History

  • European Religious Reformations and Their Impact

  • History and Basic Beliefs of Islam

  • Basic Beliefs and History of Hinduism

  • Beliefs and Cultural Influences of Buddhism


  • EXTENDED registration deadline is February 20, 2009. Registration form is attached below. No refunds after deadline.

    For further information about the program, including scholarships and stipends:

    Contact Avi Black, History-SS Coordinator at ACOE
    510-670-4239
    ablack@acoe.org