Working with instructors who teach social studies to special education students, this program (2009-2012) provides four day-long seminars during the school year, including one at our program partner, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. At these seminars, teachers work with guest historians and ASHP/CML staff to explore a range of key topics and ideas in U.S. history. At a week-long summer institute, teachers use primary documents to develop classroom activities designed to meet their students’ diverse learning needs. In addition, New York City Department of Education project director Deborah Nasta leads monthly afterschool sessions that focus on teaching approaches and technologies that support differentiated instruction methods.

Eligibility

Teachers from selected schools in Districts 31, 19, 20, 21, and 23 are eligible for this program. To enroll, please contact Deborah Nasta (718-420-5682).