Fall 2020 Academy for American Democracy (AAD) Application - Classes/Schools
Give your students a learning experience they'll never forget!

Thanks to generous support, we are able to provide this program free of charge to schools. In order for your school to be considered for participation, please complete the below application thoroughly and thoughtfully.

Applications close Monday, October 5 at 5:00 PM.

If you have any questions, please contact us at aad@nyhistory.org.
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Email *
SCHOOL INFORMATION
School Name *
NYC DOE School Number
School Address *
School Location *
School Type *
Are you a Title I school? *
Are you a Civics for All partner school? *
NYC DOE School District, if applicable: *
PERSONAL INFORMATION
First and Last Name *
Title / Position *
Email Address *
Phone Number *
I am authorized to apply for this opportunity on behalf of my school: *
I will serve as the main contact person for program administration and coordination: *
If not, first and last name of main contact:
Main Contact Email
Main Contact Phone Number
PRINCIPAL INFORMATION
Principal First and Last Name *
Principal Email *
Principal Phone Number
Administrative Assistant First and Last Name
Administrative Assistant Email
Administrative Assistant Phone Number
THE RESIDENCY
Total number of sixth grade classes applying to the AAD *
Total number of sixth grade students applying to the AAD *
Is there anything we should know about your students and their learning needs (any students with special needs or English language learners)? *
Number of teachers interested in participating in the free Professional Learning Community (4 remote teacher workshops with historians and museum educators) *
How did you hear about the AAD? *
AAD ONLINE RESIDENCY SCHEDULE
There are 10 one-hour lessons in each residency. We can facilitate one or multiple lessons per day, and can complete the 10 lessons over one week or multiple weeks, depending on school needs. Residencies take place over Zoom or Google Meet.
Select all the weeks in which you could begin your 10-session residency(ies): *
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Which online learning platform(s) work best for you? (choose all that apply) *
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Each residency is made up of 10 one-hour sessions. How often would you like your classes to meet? (choose all that apply) *
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Ideally, what time of day would you like the residency to take place? (Choose all that apply) *
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GOALS
What is your goal for your time with the AAD? What curriculum connections do you anticipate making during your residency? *
In what ways do you hope your students benefit from the AAD experience? *
How will you prepare your students for the AAD? *
How will you bring the AAD experience to members of your school community who cannot directly participate? *
AGREEMENT
In order for your application to be considered, you must reply "Yes" to each of the below, indicating agreement with each statement.
At least one certified teacher from the school will attend each remote lesson. *
Teachers will participate in a one-hour remote planning session with N-YHS Educators at least two weeks in advance of the first AAD lesson. *
Teachers will play an active role in supporting N-YHS AAD administrators and educators in classroom management. *
Participating teachers will complete and submit all surveys and evaluation forms within two weeks of the last day of the AAD. *
My school and administration are committed to full participation in the AAD program and will do what is expected of us and all within our power to ensure program success. *
Participating students will have access to a remote learning device, wifi and Google Drive. *
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