#119-25 *RESCHEDULING FOR FALL 2025* WIU Social Studies Symposium: Population and the Environment

TITLE:  WIU Social Studies Symposium: Population and the Environment

EVENT #:  119-25

DATE(S):  April 18, 2025

TIME(S):  9:00 am to 3:00 pm

LOCATION(S):  Morgan Hall, WIU Campus, 995 W. University Dr., Macomb, IL

PRESENTER(S):  Western Illinois University Faculty Members

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  High School Social Studies Educators

FEE:  $75

PD HOURS:  5

• Join us for the inaugural Social Studies Symposium, a new professional development opportunity designed specifically for high school teachers of Sociology, Civics/Political Science, and Geography.

Participants will:

• Engage in expert-led sessions with faculty from Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, and Geography.

• Access discipline-specific resources and instructional materials aligned with state learning standards for Illinois.

• Explore innovative teaching strategies that emphasize hands-on learning, critical thinking, and real-world applications.

• Network and collaborate with fellow educators and university faculty to exchange ideas and best practices.

QUESTIONS?  Please email [email protected] to contact Melinda, the Assistant Director of Professional Learning for the ROE 26 & ROE 33 Professional Development Consortium.