“Imperial Teaching American History” (ITAH)

Overview

The Imperial Teaching American History (ITAH) Grant is sponsored by ICOE and the U.S. Department of Education.  This grant provides teacher participants with excellent professional development opportunities to develop knowledge in American History.  Teacher participants are selected through an application process to undergo a two-year program that includes eight components.  The program runs from summer 2011 throughout 2013.

Teacher participants benefit from the program in many ways.  Teachers increase their academic content knowledge, collaborate directly with University professors and other instructional and technology experts, practice curriculum writing and lesson design, build peer relationships in and out of the classroom, apply their knowledge in classrooms to directly impact students, and receive stipends, free curriculum materials, and an all-expense paid East Coast Tour.

Program Goals

The ITAH program is designed to provide teachers with over 130 hours of professional development in:

• American History content
• Curriculum lesson design
• Peer observations
• Instructional coaching
• Technology development
• Networking
• East Coast field trip

Program Components

There are eight components or parts to the ITAH program:

1) 2011 Summer Institute (6 Days)
2) 2 Saturday Tech Days (2011-2012)
3) 3 Afterschool Book Seminars (2011-12)
4) 1 Pioneer Museum Tour (Spring 2012)
5) East Coast Tour (8 days in Summer 2012)
6) 1 Post-Tour Meeting (Aug 2012)
7) On-campus site coaching (throughout 2011-13)
8) Ongoing peer observations (lesson modeling throughout 2011-13)

Teacher Eligibility & Selection

Teachers who teach a single subject course in the History-Social Science areas and/or are multiple-subject teachers are encouraged to apply.  We welcome dynamic and committed teachers from grades K through 12 who are currently employed as a teacher of record in a public or private school.  Teachers who wish to enter the program must apply before the due date, March 31st, 2011.
 The selection process includes an impartial committee who reviews applications and recommendation forms, calls and checks references, and may also conduct interviews.  Only teachers who apply and are selected can enter the program.  Please download the brochure application and principal recommendation form below.   

Brochure & Application

We encourage all interested teachers who meet the eligibility requirements above to download the brochure/application and principal recommendation forms.  Make sure to follow all of the directions and complete all parts of the application.  Entries can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the project director.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Due to popular response, late entries can NOT be accepted.  Due Date for all entries: Thursday, March 31st, 2011.

Links to History Resources

Click here to view useful links.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact the project director or her clerical assistant:

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