Teachers Institute on Canadian Parliamentary Democracy – Applications Opened!

House of Commons EmblemThe Teachers Institute is a unique professional development opportunity for teachers of governance and citizenship education. Each November, the program brings together approximately 70 educators from across the country, for an intensive, informative, unforgettable week on Parliament Hill.

This is a unique opportunity to experience an insider’s view on the intricacies of government and the legislative process, gain insight into the fundamental issues of democratic governance, collect creative ideas and useful tools for teaching about Parliament, governance, democracy and citizenship, and force contacts with dynamic teacher colleagues from across the country.

Applications are due April 15, 2014. For more information, please visit: http://www.parl.gc.ca/education

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