NYSBA

 

 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.


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Conference flyer   - pdf
(to post or share w/colleagues) 

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 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

 Friday Luncheon Keynote Speaker ~ Michael Rebell, Esq.

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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.

Detailed Workshop descriptions and presenter bios - CLICK HERE     
Presentation Sessions:
Friday, Oct. 18: 

  1. 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

 

 

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 

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


 



Related Files
Conference flyer (Adobe PDF File)
Descriptions and Bios (Adobe PDF File)
Conference at a Glance (Adobe PDF File)