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Check the Calendar for additional dates ... coaches' training, district and regional competitions, etc.
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We
the People...the Citizen & the Constitution |
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October 2007 / January
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Approximately 3,500 students from 5th and 8th grades
and high school in a curriculum on the Constitution and
Bill of Rights.
Featured activity is simulated congressional hearings
with students grilled on constitutional issues. Competitive
event for high schoolers, noncompetitive for 5th and 8th
graders.
Free classroom sets of We the People books
are distributed to interested teachers for all three grade
levels.
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Mock
Trial Competition |
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March 2008 |
More than 90 teams involving 1,500 students
in 9 regional competitions from Pendleton to Medford.
High school teams compete at regional, state and national
levels.
Students learn about how trials work and what lawyers,
judges and jurors do.
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Law
Day |
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May 2008 |
750 high school students from Oregon and SW Washington.
Conference format with 18 workshops on issues such as
Military Enlistment, Date Rape, Gangs, Forensics, Sexual
Harassment, Immigration, and Global Warming.
Speakers include local activists, judges, attorneys, medical
examiner and other experts.
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about Law Day |
Youth
Summit |
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Middle & high-school students from 30 classes participate
in an annual Summit on a legal or election issue.
Professional development workshops are provided to teachers
to help them prepare students for the Summit.
Students meet with experts and share their findings with
classmates, parents and teachers.
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Street
Law |
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Ongoing |
In operation since 1979, its 500+ lawyer-alums now include
partners, judges and other community leaders.
Law students from Northwestern School of Law teach practical
law in local high schools, coordinating with the classroom
teacher.
Topics such as juvenile justice, consumer and family law
are included.
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CIVITAS |
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International partnership with Croatia along with Maryland
and Delaware funded by the Center for Civic Education and
the U.S. Department of Education.
Furthers democracy education in schools.
Project Citizen curriculum is a focal point.
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Lesson
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Project Citizen Showcase and We the People Days |
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May 21-22, 2008
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For 5th through 8th graders. Classes present
We the People simulated hearings to a panel of
civic leaders on Wednesday, May 21. Optional
Project Citizen hearing on Thursday, May 22.
Project Citizen portfolios will be on display
in the Gus Solomon Courthouse lobby from 9 a.m. to
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Flyer (pdf)
Registration Form (Word doc) |
Project
Citizen (middle school) |
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Approximately 300 middle school students.
The curriculum involves identifying a public policy issue
and developing an action plan for local government leaders
to use in addressing the issue.
The class puts together a portfolio that can be submitted
to a state competition.
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Courthouse
Experience Program (grades 5 - 12) |
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October 2007 - June
2008 |
| 4,000+ students from 5th to 12th grade from area public
and private schools.
Students see arraignments at the Justice Center and trials
at the Multnomah County Courthouse and often have the opportunity
to speak with judges.
Volunteer tour guides range from college students to retirees,
paralegals and lawyers.
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about the Courthouse Experience
Brochure & Registration Form (pdf)
Volunteer Court
Tour Guide Flyer (pdf) |
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Summer
Institute |
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July
7-11, 2008 |
30+ elementary, middle and high-school teachers
Weeklong professional development seminar that trains
teachers to use the We the People…the Citizen and
the Constitution program with their students.
Institute participants will focus on understanding the
U.S. Constitution and America's role in shaping new democracies.
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Lending
Library (grades K - 12) |
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Materials on topics from conflict management to the U.S.
Constitution.
Materials for teachers and lawyers to use in the classroom. Law Links and Lesson
Plans on this website.
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Teacher
Training |
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On statewide in-Service and other days, CLP brings information
to teachers on our programs: We the People, Project
Citizen, Street Law, Mock Trial and Youth Summits.
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Consultations |
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CLP consults with educators and attorneys who wish to
have lessons, ranging from mediation to mock trials, tailored
for their groups.
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