Uniquely Oregon
November 12, 2009
A Conference on Oregon Government
Friday, December 4 in Salem
Registration Deadline is Friday, November 20
Teachers: Consider using a professional day for this don’t-miss event. The deadline is coming up (Nov. 20) so register now!
Join teachers from across Oregon on Friday, December 4 to get an insider’s view of the halls of Oregon government. From those who make laws to those who interpret them, this conference features officials from every branch. It is a day filled with everything we ever wanted to know ab.out Oregon government from the mouths of the folks we put there.
Just what does the State Treasurer do? Ben Westlund will tell you. How about the legislature? Senate President Peter Courtney knows. What about the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. Just ask Paul DeMuniz. Ben, Peter, and Paul will all be there.
Concurrent workshops:
* for teachers of upper elementary grades through high school;
* heavy on content but some strategy, too;
* on landmark Oregon cases led by Supreme Court justices;
* about how the legislature really works according to the legislators – lobbyists, too;
* and much, much more!
Conference Fee (registration deadline is Friday, November 20)
* $50 – One Teacher
* $40 – Per teacher for 2+ teachers from the same school
* $10 – Currently enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate student
* ADD $25 – Late registration fee (after November 20)
Other Goodies
* Giveaways for all participants
* $50 travel stipend offered for teachers traveling 150+ miles roundtrip (contact CLP if travel requires an overnight stay)
* PDUs available
* Option to receive 0.5 credit from Lewis & Clark College
Click here to learn more and register!
