The Africa~Diaspora Institute for Social Studies Teachers

The Center for the Study of Africa and the African Diaspora (CSAAD) at NYU and

The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) Social Studies Office

In 2020, from February 18-20, CSAAD will host a 3- day institute for middle and high school teachers in the New York City Department of Education for the purpose of providing them with training and materials to facilitate the integration of the African Diaspora into their classrooms and teaching. Teachers enrolled in the Institute will complete lesson plans integrating new content from the Institute, and will receive the Staff Development Rate per session as well as CTLE credit granted by the NYCDOE. Participants will also receive books and “Passport to Social Studies guides” connected to the lnstitute’s subject matter.