Teacher Graduate Programs
Every summer, the Freedoms Foundation provides accredited educational programs that enable teachers to return to their classrooms with a deeper understanding of our nation and history.
These programs, taught by noted historians and faculty from leading institutions, give teachers the opportunity to continue their professional development in the areas of American history and contemporary issues pertaining to the American political process. Past programs have included:
- The American Revolution
- The Civil War
- Heritage of Past U.S. Presidents
- The American Presidency
- Terrorism
- The Judiciary
- The Congress
The following are the programs for 2017:
- Medal of Honor Legacy: World War II
June 18 – 23, 2017 - Medal of Honor Legacy: War on Terror
June 25 – 30, 2017 - Heroes & Heroines:
Transforming Character through Biography
July 9 – 14, 2017 - Medal of Honor Legacy
July 16 – 21, 2017 - Medal of Honor Legacy: Vietnam
July 23 – 28, 2017
History Workshops
- Civil War South
June 24, 2017
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge Sacramento Chapter is pleased to announce that we are offering scholarships to 2 teachers to attend a Graduate Course for Teachers this summer. Our Sacramento chapter will pay the teacher’s tuition of $1400 in advance and will reimburse the teachers’ travel costs in the amount of $300 for 2 teachers. These funds come from donations and membership dues to Freedoms Foundation by individuals from our community that want to see teachers and students in our area have these wonderful opportunities.
We hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please check the scholarship box on the application. Click here for more information and applications.
If you have any questions you may call or email Jason Raia at Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge directly, or locally contact Christine McKenzie, at (916) 769-6736. Best wishes that you will be one of the 2 teachers able to attend on scholarship.