Maryland Capitol Forum
High school teachers statewide participate in the Maryland Capitol Forum. Activities are provided to engage all students in participating classes in consideration of the issues. Teachers will select four student representatives from their classes to participate in the Capitol Forum program at the state capitol.
To assist them in preparing for and participating in the forum, teachers are provided with:
- Two free professional development workshops to introduce the Choices methodology which is the basis of the forum
- Choices curriculum unit U.S. Role in a Changing World
- Two additional free Choices curriculum units of your choice. For a complete list of Choices units, go to the Curriculum section of the Choices website.
- Classroom materials specially designed for the forum
- Report of the Student Ballot on America's Future
- Certificates of Participation for student representatives
The 2009-10 Teacher Application is available from the Maryland Center for Civic Education.
Maryland Capitol Forum Events |
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| Date | Event | Location |
| 10.1.2009 |
Maryland Capitol Forum - Baltimore City ProgramThis afternoon professional development workshop introduces participating teachers to the Choices approach. Extensive classroom resources are provided. Teachers use the resources in their classroom prior to the next planning meeting. This is preparation for a Baltimore City Capitol Forum |
Baltimore City, MD |
| 4.19.2010 |
Maryland Capitol ForumStudent teams from participating schools report on the international concerns of their classmates and engage in a deeper exploration of alternative policy directions. The full-day program culminates in a dialog among students, teachers, and elected officials and policymakers. |
Annapolis, MD |
State Sponsors
For information regarding Maryland Capitol Forum, please contact:
James AdomanisMaryland Center for Civic Education
541 Norton Lane - Suite B
Arnold, MD 21201-2359
410-972-9072
chipaaco@hotmail.com