37th Annual
Civics & Law-Related Education Conference
When: Oct. 17 & 18, 2013
Where: Ramada Geneva Lakefront Conference Center
Geneva, New York
“Our Living Constitutions; Connections for Citizenship &
Civics”
$75 registration/$99 for Ramada Lakefront accommodations
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Seneca Lake
Just 5 miles from Exit 42 on the New
York State Thruway, the Ramada Geneva Lakefront is situated on the north
shore of Seneca Lake, in Geneva, NY. Beautiful Finger Lakes Region of
New York. Conveniently located near Corning, Rochester, Syracuse,
Canandaigua and Seneca Falls.
Full conference: $75
Thursday Reception/Buffet, Friday breakfast & lunch, all workshop
sessions,
conference materials.
Check-in: Thursday (Oct. 17) begins at 4 p.m. ~ Relaxed
Reception/Buffet 6:00-9:00 pm overlooking the lake.
Friday (Oct. 18) - breakfast, luncheon and three 90-minute sessions
(15 choices in all)
First session 8:45 am
Conference concludes 3 pm
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Friday Luncheon Keynote Speaker ~
Michael Rebell, Esq.
Keynote Speaker Michael Rebell, Esq., is executive
director of the Campaign for Educational Equity and Professor of Law and
Educational Practice at Teachers College, Columbia University. The
Campaign seeks to promote equity and excellence in education. He is also
a member of the national Equity and Excellence Commission that is
preparing a report that will be presented to the Secretary of Education
and the Congress.
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Detailed Workshop descriptions and
presenter bios - CLICK HERE
Presentation Sessions:
Friday, Oct. 18:
Session I: 8:45 – 10:15 a.m.
The Press, Freedom and the
Internet
The Bill of Rights in the NY and US
Constitutions
Ratification and the
Federalist/Anti-Federalist Debate
US Supreme Court Moot Trials for Your
Classroom
Value Up
Session II: 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Learning to Fight Nicely
Teaching Two Constitutions
Civic Engagement: Taking Students from
Interest to Expertise
Civic Education Equals Civic
Engagement
Leveraging the Marijuana debate to Teach
Constitutional Issues
Session III: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Our Constitution in Conflict ~ Landmark
Supreme Court Cases
Crime and the Constitution ~ From the
Courtroom to the Streets
The Constitutional Convention in NY and The
Nation
Cases/Activities to Inspire Constitutional
Dialogue
Constitutional Revision in
Vietnam
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Detailed workshop descriptions and presenter
bios
Conference at a Glance chart of
sessions/meals
Hotel and Travel Info
Overnight accommodations: Rooms are only $99 per night - but space is
limited. Make your reservations now for Thursday, Oct. 17. (You may
extend your stay at the conference rate ~ please ask when you
call.)
Ramada Geneva Lakefront
41 Lakefront Dr., Geneva, NY 14456
1-800-990-0907
Ask for the NYSBA conference rate. You are responsible for your room
reservations.
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Each participant will receive:
Pocket Constitution Canvas brief-style conference
bag Constitution Pen Book authored by one of
presenters Ready to use classroom
materials DVD and Lesson Plans
"Empire of Reason"
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Helpful Links:
Downtown Geneva
Geneva Weather
Geneva Chamber of Commerce
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| Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities.
NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit
discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the
full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities,
facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request
auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding
accessibility, please contact us at lyc@nysba.org or
518.473.4235 |
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Related Files
Conference flyer (Adobe PDF File)
Descriptions and Bios (Adobe PDF File)
Conference at a Glance (Adobe PDF File)
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