Supreme Court 101
1 Day Institute
United States Supreme Court 101 is a professional development opportunity designed specifically for teachers who have little or no knowledge of the U.S. Supreme Court or for teachers who feel they would like a refresher course. Participants hear from former Supreme Court clerks about the cert process and meet with other experts to learn about what goes on in the halls of the U.S. Supreme Court. Supreme Court 101 features resources about the Court and its workings along with classroom-ready materials.
Contact
Dee Runaas at 312-906-5255 for more information or for any questions.
Highlights
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The Supreme Court of the United States—Learn how and why the U.S. Supreme Court hears certain cases.
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Recent Decisions of the Court—Examine the facts, constitutional questions, and precedents for two recently decided U.S. Supreme Court cases. Learn how judicial decisions affect state and federal public policy.
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Legal Experts—Interact with law professors, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and other legal experts who will share their perspectives and demonstrate ways in which resource people can support classroom teaching.
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Classroom Resources—Receive classroom-ready lessons for teaching historical and current U.S. Supreme Court decisions from Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Street Law Inc., and other law-related education leaders.
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Attendees receive 6 CPDUs.