Social Studies Network Meeting

This day long workshop will have in depth presentation and discussions regarding State Law—Act 31, Wisconsin American Indian Studies (1989/1991). The focus of the workshop will be to help educators have an understanding and implementation of Act 31, which is a state law that requires all public school districts and pre-service teacher programs to provide instruction in the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the eleven federally-recognized American Indian nations in the state. The workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and information they need to integrate the requirements of Act 31 into lesson plans, material selections, pedagogical practices, and district curriculum. Information about Wisconsin American Indian nation’s histories, treaty rights, sovereignty, and cultures will be presented throughout the workshop.

Objectives:

 1. Demonstrate awareness about the events that led up to the Wisconsin Act 31 (1989/1991) legislation.

 2. Increase ability to align classroom materials, presentations, and curriculum with  Wisconsin American Indian Studies or Act 31 (1989/1991).

 3. Examine educational materials for implementing  Act 31 (1989/1991) into the classroom and practice.

 4. Increase knowledge about Wisconsin American Indian tribal sovereignty, treaties and governance.

Cost:  Free for CESA 5 School Improvement Consortium Members, $75 all others
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Content questions?  Contact Rick Raatz:  raatzr@cesa5.org
Registration questions?  Contact Melissa Sumwalt:  sumwaltm@cesa5.org

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.