Teach Latin America: A Conference for K-12 Educators

During this conference, educators had the chance to:
The Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America
•    Hear the experiences of Alvin Adams, US Ambassador to Haiti & Peru
•    Expand their knowledge with experts on:
        Mexican History & Contemporary issues
        The Cultural History of the Caribbean and the Diaspora
        And Life in Chile, Argentina and the Andes
•    Experience the:
        Dance & Martial Arts of Brazil
        Indigenous Music of South America
        And the Mural Art of Costa Rica
•    Explore immigration issues with Bill Bigelow through
        “The Line Between Us”
•    Absorb the History of Hispanic People in Oregon
•    Collect teachable moments for every grade level and subject area!

Feast on food, fun and information:
•    Continental breakfast, South American lunch & Entertainment
•    Mid-day Latin American Information Fair and Marketplace

Receive Credit, Curricular Materials and more:
•    Curricular materials both free and for discounted purchase.
•    Professional Development Credit for each attendee
•    Lewis & Clark  College Graduate School of Education Credit  offered
•    Pre-registration for Teach Latin America Youth Forum, December 3, 2012 at PSU

Many thanks to our supporters:
Lewis & Clark College and The Collins Foundation, Lewis and Clark Latin American Studies Program and Portland State University Chicano/Latino Program

*This Conference was the 4th in our “Teach the World Educator Conference and Youth Forum Series.”  It will be followed in December, 2012 by a “Teach Latin America Youth Forum” for Middle & High Schools. Conference attendees will be given an opportunity at the conference to pre-register a delegation of 20 students from their school for the Youth Forum.