WHAT: The 2008-09 Governor’s Academy for American Government, sponsored by the Maryland State Department of Education, in partnership with the College of Notre Dame, is for Maryland public school teachers and focuses on meeting the challenges of having all students pass the High School Assessment (HSA) in government.

The Academy will help teachers deepen their knowledge of the concepts of government, strengthen their skills for instruction, examine ways to raise the achievement of their students in government, and create a network of teachers committed to promoting excellence in social studies education throughout Maryland.

WHO: Maryland public school teachers of government and teachers assisting in the instruction of government including special education teachers, classroom resource teachers, English Language Learner teachers, and instructional assistants.

Master teachers from local school systems, professors, and specialists from the Maryland State Department of Education will deliver the program.

WHEN: First Week: June 30 – July 3, 2008
           Second Week: July 7 – 10
           7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Franklin High School
             12000 Reisterstown Road
             Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
             (410-887-1119)