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EduProtocols and Ellis Island: Professional Development Opportunities
Upcoming Sessions on April 9 for Educators of Grades 6-12 and April 11 for Educators of Grades 2-5
Educators interested in touring the historic Ellis Island hospital complex while earning professional development hours can join Save Ellis Island on April 9 or April 11 for its “EduProtocols and Ellis Island” professional learning events.
Developed for educators of grades 2-12, this program allows participants to walk the immigrant’s path as they tour the abandoned hospital building on the often-forgotten south side of Ellis Island. The program encourages participants to discover strategies that foster critical thinking and collaboration, and addresses social issues by immersing teachers in lesson frames that offer tools for diverse learning styles and grade levels.
“EduProtocols and Ellis Island,” which begins at 9 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m., includes a guided tour of the National Immigration Museum by a National Park Service ranger, a guided Hard Hat Tour of the unrestored hospital buildings on the Ellis Island Hospital Complex, a session on teaching with EduProtocols and after-class access to the National Immigration Museum.
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The session on April 9 is for teachers of grades 6-12, while April 11 is open to teachers of grades 2-5. Cost to attend is $250 per educator and includes a ferry ticket for the 8:30 departure from either New York or New Jersey, lunch, electronic resources and a certificate for five hours of professional development. To register for “EduProtocols and Ellis Island,” visit SaveEllisIsland.org. For questions or more information, contact Barbara De Santis at bdesantis@saveellisisland.org or 201-332-8485x3.
About Save Ellis Island, Inc.
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Save Ellis Island, Inc., a registered 501©3 organization, is the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior’s partner for the rehabilitation of the 29 unrestored buildings on Ellis Island. Save Ellis Island’s mission is to raise the funds to restore the deteriorated, unused portion of Ellis Island and return it to use for public education and enjoyment. Save Ellis Island is committed to preserving this national treasure dedicated to America’s immigrant story – the place where 12 million immigrants first stepped foot on American soil.