Teacher Workshop on Persia
World Affairs Coucil: A Teacher Workshop on Persia
The WACA is pleased to announce a teacher workshop on Persia for July 8 - 11, 2008 in Washington, DC. This exclusive workshop will offer 20 teachers the opportunity to meet with State Department officials, academics, and other Persian experts in an intimate setting to gain a comprehensive understanding of Persia’s politics and culture.
This workshop opportunity is open to any high school teacher, department head, or administrator.
Applications are due to Melissa Lawrence by e-mails at melissa@worldaffairscouncils.org or fax at 202-833-4555 by the end of the day on April 10, 2008. WACA anticipates letting applicants know their status after April 15.
There are three parts to the applications:
1) A one page letter of intent from the applicant explaining why this workshop will benefit them and what they intend to do with the information they learned working with other educators
2) A current resume
3) A letter of recommendation from the applicant’s local WAC that describes how the council and educator can work together to plan follow - up activities.
Questions or comments? Please contact Melissa Lawrence at melissa@worldaffairscouncils.org or 202-833-4557.