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35th Annual
Civics & Law-Related Education Conference
When: Oct. 19-21, 2011
Where: Danfords Conference Center
Port Jefferson, New York (Suffolk County)
"The Constitution, the Courts and Crime" - Sorry -
the conference has filled - we are no longer accepting
registrations.
A series of seminars and workshops addressing critical areas for
educators.
Attendees historically include teachers, administrators, program
directors, youth leaders, lawyers, academicians, historians and
constitutional scholars.
This year's Law, Youth and Citizenship Conference will feature 22
ninety-minute workshops.
Free with your registration!
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A copy of The Words We Live By, authored by Thursday evening's
speaker Linda R. Monk, an award-winning author and journalist. The
Constitution, line by line, from the Preamble, which she analyzes with
inspiration from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Charlton
Heston, and James Madison, to each amendment, Monk offers insight, legal
expertise, surprising facts and trivia, opposing interpretations and
historical anecdotes. Valuable classroom resource.
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Monkey’s Fist Knot keychain, handmade in red,
white or blue just for our conference in Port Jefferson. Also
called a sailor's knot, it was used to pass lines from ship to shore or
from one ship to another. An ingenious knot tied from one continuous
strand of rope, it was also used as a rescue lifeline for those who were
tossed overboard. The lifeline usage has made the Monkey’s
Fist a symbol of solidarity.
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Detailed Workshop descriptions and presenter bios
- CLICK HERE for
PDF
Presentation Sessions:
Thursday, Oct.
20:
Session I: 8:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Conducting
Mock Trials in Your Classroom
iCivics - Interactive Civic Education
The Curtisha Morning Case
Understanding News Media
Session II: 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.
The Trial That Never
Was - mock trial demo
The Use of Political Cartoons and Satire in Teaching History
Teaching Civic Responsibility through Literature
Project Citizen - Teaching Public Policy
Session III: 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Student-Centered Learning: Implications for a
Democratic Society
School-Based Youth Courts
Conduct Your Own Youth Civics Conference
Ethics and Law Enforcement
Friday, Oct. 21:
Session IV: 8:45 – 10:15 a.m.
The Constitution,
Law and News Literacy
Two Civics Programs are Better Than One
Community-Based Youth Courts
Haudenosaunee Influence on American Democracy
Develop and Assess Skills through Culminating Events
Session V: 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Judging Jefferson,
Judging History
Mock Trial 101
Teaching the Constitution to ESL Students
Political Cartoons and Satire in the Classroom
Criminal Justice and the Fourth Amendment
Cost:
Full
conference: $125 includes Wednesday Reception, all meals, all
workshops, conference materials.
One Day
Pricing:
Thursday Only (10/20) - $99 includes 3 meals/3
sessions
Friday Only (10/21) - $49 includes 2 meals/2
sessions
Payment: You will be mailed a bill for the options
you choose when you register. Payment may be made by check or credit
card. Purchase Orders may be faxed to 518.486.1571.
Check-in: Wednesday (Oct.
19) begins at 4 p.m. ~ Relaxed Reception 7-9 pm
overlooking the harbor.
Thursday (Oct. 20) -
breakfast, lunch and dinner and three 90-minute sessions (first session
8:45 am)
Friday (Oct. 21) - breakfast
and lunch and two 90-minute sessions (first session at 8:45
am)
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 Special Thursday
dinner presentation
by Linda Monk, constitutional scholar,
journalist, and award-winning author. A graduate of Harvard Law School,
she twice received the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel
Award, its highest honor for law-related media. Attendees will receive a
free copy of her book, "The Words We Live By: Your Annotated Guide
to the Constitution."
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Conference flyer - pdf
(Conference details to share with your
administrator/supervisor)
Schedule of events, meals and sessions
two formats:
Conference Agenda pdf - 8-1/2 x
11"
Conference Agenda - pdf - 8-1/2 x
14"
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Workship Descriptions
detailed workshop descriptions
and presenter bios
Conference at a Glance
chart of sessions/meals
Hotel and Travel Info
Hotel - $130 night
DEADLINE for rate: midnight Oct. 1!
(ask for IN-HOUSE reservations & mention you are with the
conference)
For those coming from upstate NY, Connecticut
and New England - park in Bridgeport, CT and travel on the ferry for a
special conference ticket of only $13 roundtrip!
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Easy to get to by car, plane or
train!
Air:
JFK, LGA or MacArthur (ISP)
By Ferry:
Bridgeport to Port Jefferson
By car, from:
NYC = 60 miles
White Plains = 70 miles
Albany = 150 miles w/ferry; 200 mi. by land
By train:
LIRR service from Penn Station
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Helpful Links:
Village of Port Jefferson
Parking & Ferry Information
Danfords Spa
20%
off for conference attendees!
Port Jefferson Weather
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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For Presenters
Deadlines
and To Do List
Click Here
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Related Files
Conference flyer (Adobe PDF File)
logo
Conference Agenda (Adobe PDF File)
Conference at a Glance (Adobe PDF File)
Presenters To Do List (Adobe PDF File)
Parking and Ferry Info (Adobe PDF File)
Workshop Descriptions (Adobe PDF File)
Agenda small (Adobe PDF File)
FAQs (Adobe PDF File)
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