Educational Travel for Teachers
In the summer of 2009, the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh took 11 educators to Europe for two weeks. While abroad, the teachers visited Brussels, Vienna, and Bratislava to learn more about Europe and the European Union. Here are some of their thoughts from the trip.
"I've come to think of the World Affairs Council as a blend of a really terrific graduate program and Cheers (television show), because everyone knows your name AND they know what they're talking about!"
- Award-winning teacher, Cindy McNulty, Oakland Catholic High School
Teacher Workshop Resources
International and Domestic Travel Grants and Fellowships for Teachers
Click here to to view a guide to various travel opportunities for teachers.
Teacher Resources
Click here to access lesson plans, policy scenarios, background papers and resource guides.
Regional Seminar for Students
Tackling Global Threats: Challenges Facing National Security
South Side Area H.S and Grove City College
February 13, 2012
Learn about pressing international security issues facing the U.S. from military officers at the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience of military operations and strategy at home and abroad.
National Security Briefing for Teachers
Tackling Global Threats: Challenges Facing National Security
February 14, 2012
Despite the withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Iraq and the death of Osama bin Laden, viable security threats still remain. With the ongoing upheaval in the Middle East, the continuing conflict in Afghanistan, and the unpredictability of Iran and Pakistan, the United States faces a multitude of national security challenges.
Regional Seminar for Students
Tackling Global Threats: Challenges Facing National Security
Mt. Lebanon H.S.
February 15, 2012
Learn about pressing international security issues facing the U.S. from military officers at the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience of military operations and strategy at home and abroad.
Workshops for Teachers
All-day programs focusing on timely, critical international issues with national and international experts, in-depth discussions, informative small-group sessions, and lesson plan design. Workshops are approved for Act 48 professional credit. A sampling of past workshops:
“You provided a wide range of topics in a very concise manner—thanks for continuing to serve as a great resource; we often comment on the quality of your offerings to other colleagues.… Keep up the good work! " - Social Studies Teacher |
Teacher In-Service Programs
Upon the request of schools, school districts, or intermediate units, the Council has provided speakers and activities to supplement various in-service programs. |
"World in Transition" Teacher Workshops
Teacher-based training workshops in collaboration with the Southern Center for International Studies (SCIS), as an initiative of the World Affairs Councils of America. These workshops help provide teachers with up-to-date information, materials, resources, and ideas for teaching about contemporary global issues. Each participant receives materials from The World in Transition multimedia educational series developed by SCIS. |
Teacher Programs
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