The annual event draws teachers, curriculum specialists and administrators from across Oregon to the State Capitol for an insider’s view of Oregon government. Participants attend workshops led by representatives from all three branches of government and receive resources, formal training and classroom coaching.
News Flash: Oregon Legislature declares first Friday in December “Oregon Civics Day for Teachers.” It’s the law!
Reserve your spot at the 2010 Oregon Civics Conference!
This year’s conference is still under development. However, see below for information about the 2009 Oregon Civics Conference.
Uniquely Oregon:
A Conference on Oregon Government
Friday, December 4, 2009, 8:00am – 3:30pm
State Capitol Building, 900 Court Street NE, Salem (Map)
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 about Oregon government from the mouths of the folks we put there.
Click here to download the flyer.
Workshops
- for teachers of upper elementary grades through high school;
- on landmark Oregon cases led by Supreme Court justices;
- about how the legislature really works according to the legislators – lobbyists too;
- and much more!
Conference Fee
- $50 – One Teacher
- $40 – Per teacher for 2+ teachers from the same school
- $10 – Currently enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate student
Other Goodies
- Giveaways for all participants
- $50 travel stipend offered for teachers traveling 150+ miles roundtrip
- PDUs available
- Option to receive 0.5 credit from Lewis & Clark College
Oregon Civics Conference 2009 is funded in part through a generous grant from the Carol & Velma Saling Foundation.