World in Transition
A Two-Day Workshop for High School Faculty
Hosted by the World Affairs Council of Greater Dallas and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
August 2–3, 2005

Understanding international issues is essential for competing in a global economy. The challenge for educators is preparing students for our increasingly interdependent world. This two-day workshop will address that challenge.

Teachers will be trained in using educational materials called The World in Transition, a series of videotapes and blackline masters examining the major regions of the world from five different perspectives: economic, political, cultural, geographic and environmental. The materials have been correlated to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies.

These materials, developed by the Southern Center for International Studies in Atlanta, are in use by more than 6,000 teachers in 38 states and have been selected by the College Board for inclusion on its list of recommended materials for advanced placement courses in high schools.

Bonus: Participants will receive, at no cost, seven videos and accompanying materials on East Asia; Latin America; Europe in Transition; The End of the Soviet Union; Russia and the Other Former Soviet Republics; The Middle East and Africa.

Credit: Participants will receive 14 hours of professional development credit.

Date and Location

8 a.m.– 4 p.m. August 2–3, 2005 Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas 2200 N. Pearl St. Dallas, TX 75201 [map | directions]

Registration

There is no cost to attend. Space is limited, however, and registration must be received by July 29. You may register online, call Jim Foster at (214) 922-5276, send an e-mail or print out the online form and fax it to (214) 922-6200.

More Information

Call Loretta Garcia Williams, Director of Education, World Affairs Council of Greater Dallas, at (214) 965-8410 or Sherry Kiser, Director of Economic Education, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, at (214) 922-5181.