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UID:357218-20260121T125225@thgaac.texas.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
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SUMMARY:Texas Summer Institute on Genocide Education
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Summer Institute on Genocide Education on June 3-6\, 2026. The 3 day program will provide an exceptional professional learning opportunity that will equip teachers to confidently teach World History TEKS pertaining to genocide. Using comparative analysis of the genocides perpetrated against Armenians\, Cambodians and the Nazi genocides as case studies\, learn about the best practices\, lesson plans and tools to teach genocide.\nHeld at the Hall of Lights in Carrollton\, TX (next to Hebron High School)\, the institute will include professional educators from The Genocide Education Project\, Southern Methodist University Human Rights Program and Armenian and Cambodian community members.\nThe summer institute is open to any secondary (grades 6-12) Social Studies or English Language Arts educators in the state of Texas and will provide professional development credit. Travel reimbursement and hotel accommodation (double occupancy) is available for educators traveling more than 75 miles from Carrollton (limited to 25 educators). \nSchedule (TBD):\nWednesday\, June 3 - Evening Welcome Reception at the beautiful Hall of Lights in Carrollton\, TX.\nThursday\, June 4 - Full day workshop - pedagogy\, methods\, lessons\, genocide survivor speakers (Evening free to explore Dallas).\nFriday\, June 5 - Morning workshop\, afternoon cultural tour\, Armenian "Kef" night - experience a fun night of Armenian culture\, music\, food and dance!\nSaturday\, June 6 - Half day workshop - classroom applications\, break out sessions. \nThe Texas Summer Institute on Genocide Education will include:\n\n1. Lessons on how to teach about genocide and fulfill the TEKS requirements\n2. Comparative analysis of the Armenian\, Cambodian and Nazi Genocides\n3. Texas citizens genocide survivor descendant testimonies\n4. U.S. History of America's response to genocide - the Near East Foundation\n5. Tour of the architectural award-winning St. Sarkis Armenian Church complex \n6. Tour of the stunning Cambodian Temple of Dallas (if renovations are completed)\n7. Most meals and cultural experiences provided\n8. FREE copies of biographies/books on genocide and hands-on lesson plans\nApplications are accepted through February 15\, 2026. Please APPLY HERE.
LOCATION:Hall of Lights\n4421 Charles St.\nCarrollton\, Texas 75010
URL:https://thgaac.texas.gov/calendar/event/357218
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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