Two professional development workshops were offered in Dearborn, Michigan, July 27–29 and July 30–August 2.
Theme Workshop: Global Economics and International Business
July 27–29 (Sunday afternoon–Tuesday, 5 p.m.)
This workshop focused on the Ford PAS global economics modules, The Wealth of Nations (13), Markets Without Borders (14), and Global Citizens (15). These modules addressed key concepts and skills in economics and promoted understanding of global issues. Participants explored economic principles and instructional strategies for helping students gain a deeper understanding of the global economy. Prerequisite: Participation in the Ford PAS Foundations Institute, a regional Ford PAS Foundations mini-institute, or a Ford PAS online professional development course.
Theme Workshop: Business and Personal Finance
July 30–August 2 (Wednesday. 8 a.m.–Saturday, 2 p.m.)
This workshop focused on the Ford PAS module Planning for Business Success (7) and a new module, Calculating Your Future: Personal Finance. Participants explored innovative strategies for teaching key business and personal finance concepts and skills. They also learned about the integration of math into these Ford PAS modules. Prerequisite: Participation in the Ford PAS Foundations Institute, a regional Ford PAS Foundations mini-institute, or a Ford PAS online professional development course.
Special note for those interested in the workshop Business and Personal Finance with an Introduction to Math Integration: Business teachers were encouraged to attend this workshop along with a math teacher from their school. Math teachers did not need prior experience with Ford PAS. Attendance with a math teacher was not required, but a discount on the workshop fee was available to teams of business and math teachers.
Workshop fees were $160 per participant per workshop or $275 for both workshops. Space was limited.
Regional Institute (by invitation only)
August 3-4, 2009 Orlando, FL
For more information, please contact:
Rick Delano
631-537-4990
Delano@socialmarketingservices.com
Ford PAS Theme Workshops
July 26–August 1, 2009 • Dearborn, MI
Working Toward Sustainability
Sunday, July 26 (2 p.m.)–Wednesday, July 29 (12 p.m.)
Business and Personal Finance
Thursday, July 30 (7:45 a.m.)–Saturday, August 1 (2 p.m.)
Ford PAS Training of Professional Development Providers
(by invitation only—new Cohort, Blizzards and Music City Stars)
October 15–17, 2009 Dearborn, MI