Welcome back to another year of World Affairs Council of Philadelphia High School Education programming! We are excited to announce our 2021-2022 academic year programming, featuring Model Senate, the Global Economic Forum, Student Debate Series, and special access to our signature Speaker Events. This Fall, we are planning a return to in-person programming, while also offering virtual program opportunities, in order to accommodate all of our member schools' circumstances and needs. Given the uncertainty and complexities surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have designed each of this year's programs to be moved entirely to the virtual format, in accordance with local health and safety guidelines, if circumstances require us to do so.

The Council is also excited to announce its continued partnership with iThrive Games Foundation, and will once again offer iThrive Sim Programming: a series of innovative, virtual, role-playing simulations where students are asked to digest information, communicate with others, and make pivotal decisions. These simulations are both fun and incredibly interactive, allowing for students to approach important civics-focused themes through an innovative game-based learning platform.

Additionally, more information on World Affairs Council of Philadelphia high school Education programs listed above is available at our website:
https://wacphila.org/education/high-school-programs.

Learn more about the faculty adviser role here: https://wacphila.org/uploads/attachments/cks0p0zfz1bcnzoqu6tc8lf9y-faculty-adviser-role.pdf

COVID-19 Health & Safety Policy for In-Person Events: With the health and safety of students, teachers, and Council staff in mind, the Council has made the decision to mandate that all students and adults attending in in-person programming for the 2021-2022 academic year must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. By registering students for in-person programming, you agree that all participating teachers and students from your school will to adhere to this vaccine mandate and the Council's full COVID-19 Health & Safety Policy. Please read the full policy here: https://wacphila.org/about/covid-19-health-and-safety-policy

The membership fee for the 2021-22 academic year is $275 per school. A membership confers access to all high school Education programs, as well as special access to our signature Speaker Events. Upon submitting the online registration form below, your school will receive an introductory email from a Council staff member and an invoice for this year's membership fee. All invoices, in addition to membership and programming correspondence, will be sent via email to the school's primary faculty adviser, with the secondary faculty adviser copied, if applicable.

*If your school requires financial assistance to support your participation with the Council, please contact Kasey Trapp, Associate Director of Student Programs, at ktrapp@wacphila.org or at 215-561-4700 ext. 207