Kids Voting: A Workshop for Students and Educators!

Event Description

Name

Kids Voting: A Workshop for Students and Educators!

Grade

Advanced Elementary/Middle/High School Academy

Date

September 04, 2014

Time

09:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Training Fee

$60.00

Coupon Code

*To attend this training for free, please enter Coupon Code: KV2014

Location

Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
4201 N. 24th Street, Suite 210
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Faculty

Jodi Rudd

Tammy Waller

Description

Overview:This BRAND NEW Kids Voting training will give participants the tools they need to create their school’s voting polls. Learn how to let the students engage your school community in the exciting world of voting!! Students become the county recorder, the campaign staff, the volunteers working at the polls and SO MUCH MORE. Don’t just tell your students about voting, let them LIVE it!! Additionally, participants will be provided with a tutorial on how to utilize the Kids Voting online voting tool.  
 
*Only the teacher should register for the training, NOT the student. Two students per school permitted and must be accompanied by their school sponsor.
 
Training Objectives:
  • Strategies/Activities to engage students to be knowledgeable, active citizens
  • Useful content that will guide students through the voting process
  • Effective methods for developing informed citizens
 
Campus Issues Curriculum Addresses:
  • Lack of interest in school
  • Lack of appreciation for surrounding community
  • Lack of understanding rights and responsibilities
  • Lack of civic participation
  • Lack of understanding the voting process