The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its 2012 Teaching with Primary Sources Teacher Institutes in Washington, D.C.

The FREE, five-day institute will provide educators with the tools and resources to effectively integrate primary sources into classroom teaching.

Institutes will take place on the following dates:

·        May 21-25, 2012
·        June 11-15, 2012
·        July 9-13, 2012 (World Cultures Focus)
·        July 16-20, 2012 (Civil War Focus)
·        August 6-10, 2012

There is no charge for the program or materials but participants must cover costs for travel to Washington, DC and lodging and meals while in Washington.

Participants may earn three graduate credits from George Mason University for completing all Summer Teacher Institute requirements (fee).

Application Deadline: February 17, 2011

Additional information and links to the application form can be found at

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/teacherinstitute/

Would you like a simple evening with friends instead of watching TV?

If so, please join us for the first PSTA Game Night on
Friday, January 27, 2012 from 4-7 p.m.
We will provide light refreshments and you provide the games.
Tables will be set up for card games and board games.
We will also have a Wii for those of you who prefer video games.

Please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Family and friends are welcome.

Throughout the month of January PSTA is making site visits to all schools. We have divided our Executive Board and Bargaining Team into teams of three or four to enable us to complete this task in 4 weeks.

These site visits will be for 20-30 minutes and are meant to provide a chance for all members to interact with representatives of PSTA Leadership. We are preparing for negotiations and would like to hear your concerns first-hand.

If you are unable to attend, you will still have a chance to provide information to the team through a written survey which will be provided to all members before the end of the month.