Scottsdale, Arizona
When:
October 30, - November 2, 2008
Registration is at 2:00 p.m. Thursday and seminar dismisses at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Daily schedules on Friday and Saturday include free time for recreation and sight seeing.
Where:
Marriott Suites Old Town The Scottsdale Marriott Suites is a luxurious all suite hotel, located in the heart of Historic Old Town Scottsdale. Enjoy the beautiful heated pool, the lobby Starbucks bar or the on-site restaurants. You are just steps away from the shops and galleries of Old Town, minutes from golf and a few miles from all that Arizona has to offer. |
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What:
4 Economic Issues curriculums presented in a special get-away seminar.
FTE associates Dr. Ken Leonard and Kathy Ratté will present background lectures and engage participants in classroom activities from:
- The Economic Demise of the Soviet Union
- The Economics of Water and the Environment
- Issues in International Trade
- Is Capitalism Good for the Poor
Who can attend:
- Attendance is open to participants who have not previously attended Economic Issues for Teachers.
- Register online or download applications at www.fte.org/pta/issues/. Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Space is limited.
- PTA members and their teaching colleagues will have priority through June 15, 2008.
Cost and Stipend:
- Participants are responsible for their transportation to and from the seminar.
- $100 deposit is required for registration. Deposits will be returned at the completion of the program. Lodging (double occupancy with another participant) and some meals will be provided.
- To help defray meal and travel expenses, participants will receive a $150 stipend after conclusion of the program.
- Participants requesting a single room or bringing a spouse will be charged $260.
- Deposit refund, stipend, and university credit conditional on presence at all sessions from 2:00 p.m. Thursday through 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
University Credit Available:
Graduate Credit from the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 2 semester hours in Economics (Cost: $100)
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