High School Simulated Congressional Hearing Teacher Training
March 11-12, 2010: We the People High School State Finals and Teacher Training
Host Hotel: Omni Richmond Hotel, Downtown Richmond
Competition Site: United States Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit
High school teachers who have attended a We the People seminar and are interested in implementing the We the People Simulated Congressional Hearing in their schools are invited to attend the 2010 Virginia We the People High School State Finals in Richmond, Virginia from March 11-12, 2010. On Thursday, March 11, teachers will participate in a two-hour training session on the logistics and strategies for competing in the We the People competition. After the training, teachers are invited to attend the judge and volunteer reception and dinner. On Friday, March 12, teachers will serve as a volunteer during the high school We the People State Finals.
Hotel room and board will be provided at no cost to the teachers. Travel reimbursement is also available. However, teachers must arrive in Richmond by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, to participate in the full training, dinner and competition. Teachers will receive a full classroom set of We the People textbooks.
