Wisconsin K-16 Teachers, 2018-19
Nature of Award
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will provide professional development support of up to $500 each for three Wisconsin K-16 teachers to participate in Latin American studies summer teacher institutes*, courses, or educator study abroad opportunities. Expenses might include roundtrip airfare, lodging, institute/course fees. Priority will be given to applicants not previously funded by CLACS and to applicants who demonstrate strong need for an intensive professional development opportunity.
*The national Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP) publishes a list of summer institutes: http://claspprograms.org/pages/detail/81/Professional-Development.
Recipient Commitment
Funds must be expended by August 1, 2019.
If awarded, CLACS requests that you share a resultant curriculum with us and be available as a workshop presenter to further share your experience with other educators. For select examples of work by previous recipients, see our Curriculum Activities webpage.
Application Due Date: March 1, 2019
A Complete Application Includes:
- General information, including program or travel dates;
- Proposal (1 page) detailing: 1) how you incorporate Latin America in your current teaching; and 2) how participation in a specific Latin American studies institute, course, or academic travel program will contribute to your professional development;
- Budget worksheet with estimated travel costs;
- An upload of your abbreviated curriculum vitae or resume.
Contact
For more information or to discuss options, please contact Julie Kline at jkline@uwm.edu
Funding is made possible through the Office of International and Foreign Language Education, U.S. Department of Education (CFDA 84.01A, Title VI, Higher Education Act) and is subject to change at the federal level. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies is designated as a Title VI National Resource Center.