Teacher Professional Development Seminars

Upcoming Teacher Institute Seminars and Other Professional Development Opportunities for Educators

What is included in each seminar or event?
	Number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for each participant
	Snack included in fee
	Lunch included in fee
	Graduate Credit is available for an additional fee
Click on the program titles for more information.



MAY 2008
There are currently no professional development programs scheduled for May.

JUNE 2008
Building America: Minnesota's Iron Range, U.S. Industrialization, and the Creation of a World Power
Sunday-Friday, June 22-27, 2008

JULY 2008
Building America: Minnesota's Iron Range, U.S. Industrialization, and the Creation of a World Power
Sunday-Friday, July 27-Aug. 1, 2008

Reading Aloud Workshop
Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Minnesota Humanities Center, St. Paul

This short, interactive workshop provides a broad, general overview of reading aloud to children. Suggested participants in this program include child care providers, paraprofessional staff, bilingual staff, parents, volunteers and any other individuals interested in gaining basic knowledge about reading aloud to groups of children.

Workshop topics include:

Benefits of reading aloud
Reading and early brain development
Language and vocabulary development
Components of holistic literacy
Different types of books for reading aloud
Tips for reading aloud
Book/story related activities
Discussion questions with reading aloud

Tom Fitzpatrick, who directs the Humanities Center's Community Programs, will conduct this workshop. Attendees will receive a variety of materials related to reading aloud, and will also have opportunities to view a diverse assortment of children's picture books and other resources.

Fee: $25; including a light snack. Register now!

Most Teacher Institute seminars are held at the Minnesota Humanities Center, 987 Ivy Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106, unless otherwise noted. See directions.

The Humanities Center sometimes offers seminars in additional locations, including Duluth, Bemidji, Ely, and St. Cloud. Check individual seminars to find their location.