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June 20-24, 2011

One Nation: Many Faiths - How Ideas of Religious Liberty Shaped America – EARLY PERIOD

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton

This one-week institute focuses on religious influences on American history from its early foundations, the gradual development of the concept of religious liberty, pre-contact Native American religious and spiritual life, religious reformations in Europe and their impact on America, the influence of religion on Euro-American and Native American interactions, religion in the early colonies and two lasting visions of America that emerged, Catholic and Protestant influences in America, the Declaration of Independence, the Great Awakening, the American Revolution, and the relationship of religion and slavery.

July 18-22, 2011

One Nation: Many Faiths - How Ideas of Religious Liberty Shaped America MODERN ERA

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Orange County Department of Education, Costa Mesa

It is not surprising that religious liberty was considered one of the four fundamental freedoms in America that we were advocating during and after World War II. Why was the U.S. unique in the world in supporting religious liberty through its constitution when many other places, notably Nazi Germany, did not? How did faith communities, religious minorities, and the Enlightenment philosophies of the Founders guide the nation to support freedom of conscience, arguably America’s first liberty? What roles have religious communities played in American political and social reform movements, American foreign policy, protection of minority rights, and freedom of expression? This largely ignored story is fundamental to teaching America history and must be done in a balanced, academic manner. All participants receive books and resources, scholar sessions, lesson materials, and instructional strategy demonstrations designed to address the needs of all students and enhance the quality of H-SS instruction. 

August 27, 2011

Taking Liberties: Celebrating America’s Constitutional Freedoms

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton

In the days near September 17 schools throughout America will celebrate our nation’s commitment to freedom at the official Constitution and Citizenship Day Celebration in compliance with a 2005 federal law. This conference will inspire educators about the importance of celebrating the oldest constitution in the world and the ideals and structures it has set for our nation to govern for the common good while protecting individual freedom. In addition to the session handouts, all participants will receive a CD of resources for implementing Constitution Day celebrations in their own schools. Keynote: David Richmond – State Coordinator, We the People “Federalism – The Little Understood Protector of American Liberties”

September 10, 2011

Taking Liberties: Celebrating America’s Constitutional Freedoms

8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

SBCSS West End Educational Services Center, Rancho Cucamonga

In the days near September 17 schools throughout America will celebrate our nation’s commitment to freedom at the official Constitution and Citizenship Day Celebration in compliance with a 2005 federal law. This conference will inspire educators about the importance of celebrating the oldest constitution in the world and the ideals and structures it has set for our nation to govern for the common good while protecting individual freedom. In addition to the session handouts, all participants will receive a CD of resources for implementing Constitution Day celebrations in their own schools.

September 21, 2011

CCSESA Curriculum & Instruction Services Committee for H-SS

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

California Department of Education

CA3Rs Project director makes quarterly reports to this oversight committee. The History-Social Science leads from each county provide feedback about local issues and needs, disseminate information about CA3Rs Project events, and facilitate programs in their counties.

November 5, 2011

World Religions in Our Midst – Sikhism

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton and Stockton Gurdwara Sahib

The draft History Social Science Framework completed just a few weeks before the curriculum development process was suspended in California, has significant emphasis on the Sikh people and their beliefs. This session will serve as an introduction to teachers of the One Nation: Many Faiths project. The morning scholar session is followed by an afternoon guided visit to the Stockton Gurdwara Sahib, the first gurdwara (temple) built  to serve the Sikh Sangat (congregation) living in the United States.

December 2, 2011

Lessons from the Holocaust: Potential Tragedy of Religious Liberty Denied

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Chapman University - Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education, Orange

Studying the Holocaust both challenges and inspires people. It reveals the depths of inhumanity and invigorates a commitment to democracy. Through it we learn of courage, of altruism, and of the devastating consequences of silence and inaction.  These are lessons that are easily forgotten by students born two or more generations after the overwhelming oppression of the Holocaust unless educators step forward to prepare this generation of young people to take their place as the next leaders and defenders of rights in America and abroad.  The First Amendment, founded on the inviolable dignity of every person, embodies these rights and is the boldest statement ever made to preserve public justice. American society will only be free to the degree that these rights are understood and protected by future generations. Join other educators in learning about the Holocaust and how it informs the civic mission of schools to help students link the past to their social and political choices of today. Each participant will receive resources for the classroom.

December 3, 2011

World Religions in Our Midst – Judaism

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Orange County Department of Education & Field Study, Costa Mesa and Fieldtrip to a Local Synagogue

Part of the ongoing series that addresses the need for educators to understand the major beliefs, history and cultural influences of the world’s religions, this program focuses on Judaism, how it has been practiced in and adapted to American society and the ways in which modern Judaism has been impacted by the Holocaust. This workshop provides content on beliefs and issues from in the 5-12 grade curriculum and addresses the impact of Judaism on school policy and practice.

December 3, 2011

Teaching With Primary Sources

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton

In partnership with the California History-Social Science Project and the Library of Congress this workshop focuses on how to use primary sources effectively with students. Participants use the Library of Congress’ rich reservoir of digitized primary source materials, including numerous sources showing the evolution of religious liberty in America, to design challenging, high-quality instruction.

December 6, 2011

CCSESA Curriculum & Instruction Services Committee for H-SS

9:30 a.m. - noon

Video Conference

CA3Rs Project director makes quarterly reports to this oversight committee. The History-Social Science leads from each county provide feedback about local issues and needs, disseminate information about CA3Rs Project events, and facilitate programs in their counties.

January 27-28, 2012

World Religions in Our Midst – Islam

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Best Western Heritage Inn, Rancho Cucamonga

Day one of the program begins with a discussion of establishing a comfort zone in teaching about sensitive issues of Islam in today’s world followed by a standards- aligned set of topics such as basic beliefs and practices, the geography of Muslim expansion, historical influences of Islam in the world. Day two features a scholar session about Islam in American history and a visit to the Islamic Center in Riverside.

February 2-3, 2012

Creating Digital Documentaries About World Religions in Our Communities

8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Orange County Department of Education, Costa Mesa

At this One Nation: Many Faiths follow-up session participants will turn the PowerPoint they created about a local religious or sacred site into a 8-12 minute video to post online. Teachers will be provided the time, needed equipment, and support to have a finished product at the end of the second day.

March 1, 2012

CCSESA Curriculum & Instruction Services Committee for H-SS

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Orange County (location TAB)

CA3Rs Project director makes quarterly reports to this oversight committee. The History-Social Science leads from each county provide feedback about local issues and needs, disseminate information about CA3Rs Project events, and facilitate programs in their counties.

March 2-4, 2012

Presentations at the California Council for the Social Studies

Time TBA

Hyatt Regency – Orange County

At this Annual California Council for the Social Studies Conference thee sessions focus on 3Rs Project topics or programs:

World Religions in the Curriculum and the Classroom – Peg Hill

Understanding Judaism – Ben Chaika

The Holocaust in Berlin: Then and Now – Marilyn Lubarsky

Preparing Students for Global Leadership (Face to Faith) – Monica Ward

Church and State Together: Colonial Virginia’s Established Church – Jim Hill

March 31, 2012

Religious Liberty and Public Schools: Practical Guide to Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Expression

 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fresno-Tulare COE – Location TAB

In our rush to address language development and racial diversity issues in today’s classrooms, we sometimes miss the increasing cultural and religious pluralism of California. A quick glance at the news shows us that religion has been a major cause of litigation and conflict dividing our schools and communities. This is nothing new in American society. The long tradition of diverse peoples coming to America after the religious wars in Europe, caused the Founders to be sensitive to the danger of repressing belief.  The constitutional protections for free exercise and tolerance that they developed have served as the foundation for much of America’s democracy and been a model to the world. We will discuss the issues that impact schools and teachers and offer guidelines based on those constitutional principles for dealing with religious diversity and controversial issues.

April 30 , 2012
California 3Rs Project Steering Committee/Regional Leads Meeting
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
California 3Rs Project Steering Advisory Committee Meeting
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
SBCSS West End Educational Services Center, Ranch Cucamonga

This is the annual meeting of the committees that advise, develop programs, and disseminate information and resources about the California 3Rs Project.

May 1, 2012

CCSESA Curriculum & Instruction Services Committee for H-SS

SBCSS West End Educational Services Center, Ranch Cucamonga (tentative)

The California 3Rs Project makes quarterly reports to this CISC oversight committee. This committee will provide feedback and disseminate information to educators in their regions

June 25-29, 2012

One Nation: Many Faiths - How Ideas of Religious Liberty Shaped America MODERN ERA

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

San Joaquin County Office of Education, Stockton

It is not surprising that religious liberty was considered one of the four fundamental freedoms in America that we were advocating during and after World War II. Why was the U.S. unique in the world in supporting religious liberty through its constitution when many other places, notably Nazi Germany, did not? How did faith communities, religious minorities, and the Enlightenment philosophies of the Founders guide the nation to support freedom of conscience, arguably America’s first liberty? What roles have religious communities played in American political and social reform movements, American foreign policy, protection of minority rights, and freedom of expression? This largely ignored story is fundamental to teaching America history and must be done in a balanced, academic manner. All participants receive books and resources, scholar sessions, lesson materials, and instructional strategy demonstrations designed to address the needs of all students and enhance the quality of H-SS instruction. 

July 23-27, 2012

One Nation: Many Faiths - How Ideas of Religious Liberty Shaped America – EARLY PERIOD

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SBCSS West End Educational Services Center, Rancho Cucamonga

Where did the American idea of religious liberty come from and what was it like before it became the law of the land? This one-week institute focuses on religious influences on American history from its early foundations, the gradual development of the concept of religious liberty, pre-contact Native American religious and spiritual life, religious reformations in Europe and their impact on America, the influence of religion on Euro-American and Native American interactions, religion in the early colonies and two lasting visions of America that emerged, Catholic and Protestant influences in America, the Declaration of Independence, the Great Awakening, and the American Revolution, and the relationship of religion and slavery.