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!State Coordinators RosterGuidelines1/16/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1578715787State Coordinators Roster
!Evaluation FormsEvaluations6/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1578415784Program evaluation forms
!Program MaterialsClassroom Materials2/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1579415794Back to School program materials page.
!FAQsGuidelines8/28/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1577815778Answers to frequently asked questions
[Listserv] Back to School State Coordinators Discussion GroupGuidelines2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1855618556Listserv email address and user instructions.
State Standards Correlations Database 2012Other Publications and Databases6/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2482724827Database that correlates state standards for civic education to Americas Legislators Back to School Program materials.
The Citizen VideoMultimedia2/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2426124261The Citizen (Grades 4-6) DVD - join the Citizen in a journey to learn about our republic and the roles and responsibilitiesof citizens.
State Legislators Bring Their Chamber to the ClassroomNews Release9/16/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2358223582Lawmakers of both political parties visit classrooms in elementary, middle and high schools across the country to talk about the legislative process and bring civics to life for students as part of the America’s Legislators Back to School Program.
2011 Kevin B Harrington AwardPromo. Materials5/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2083420834Announcing the recipient of the 2011 Kevin B Harrington Award for Excellence in Democracy Education.
2011 Kevin B. Harrington Award RecipientNews Release5/4/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2201622016Release for Harrington Award
State Stats Top Legislator ParticipationPromo. Materials11/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1575215752Top ten states for legislator participation in the program
Tips for Effective Classroom Visits: VideoMultimedia8/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2108321083Back to School Program video prepared to offer tips and advice from legislators for effective classroom visits.
Legislator InformationGuidelines8/18/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1578315783Information for legislators about the Back to School Program.
Legislator Talking PointsGuidelines5/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1578615786Talking points for legislators visiting classrooms.
Coordinator InformationGuidelines5/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1575715757Information for coordinators for the Back to School Program.
Coordinator GuidelinesGuidelines5/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1575915759Guidelines for coordinators in participating in the Back to School program.
Teachers / Principals InformationGuidelines5/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1578215782Information for teachers and principals about the Back to School Program.
SL Magazine: A Class ActArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/29/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1714517145America’s Legislators Back to School Program has put lawmakers and kids together for a decade.
Draft ResolutionGuidelines11/26/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1575415754Draft Resolution for Legislators
Partner OrganizationsPromo. Materials9/30/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1579615796Educational organizations that support the America's Legislators Back to School Program
Comments from the classroomEvaluations9/23/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1579215792Comments from program participants.
Promotion StrategiesPromo. Materials9/4/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1578515785Promotion strategies for legislators.
Back to School Program: Teacher's Guide Your Ideas CountClassroom Materials11/19/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1579515795Your Ideas Count: Questions and Answers About Representative Democracy - Teacher's Guide
State Curriculum Standards for Back to School Resource MaterialsOther Publications and Databases9/1/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1577915779State curriculum standards for Back to School materials.
Back to School Program: Your Ideas Count Student Booklet Classroom Materials5/11/2005 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1579315793Your Ideas Count
[high school] Legislator in the Classroom: Legislative Appropriations Committee SimulationLesson Plans4/2/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1574815748Legislator in the Classroom high school lesson plan
[high school] Appropriation Simulation Student HandoutLesson Plans4/2/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1574315743Student handout for Legislators in the Classroom Appropriation Simulation
[high school] Appropriation Simulation Quick Reference GuideLesson Plans4/2/2004 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1576115761Quick reference guide for Legislator in the Classroom Appropriation Simulation.
[elementary] Elementary School Lesson Plan III--Sample LetterLesson Plans9/13/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1578015780Sample letter for Lesson Plan III
[elementary] Elementary School Lesson Plan I -- CompromiseLesson Plans9/13/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1576915769Elementary Lesson Plan I on Compromise
[elementary] Elementary School Lesson Plan II--Who are Legislators?Lesson Plans9/13/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1577015770Elementary Lesson Plan II - Who are legislators?
[elementary] Elementary School Lesson Plan III--ParticipationLesson Plans9/13/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1577415774Elementary School Lesson Plan about Participation
[Overview] Back to School: Your Ideas Count Lesson PlansLesson Plans9/12/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1578815788Lesson Plans introduction
[high school] Parliamentary Procedure Rules for Student Mock LegislatureLesson Plans9/10/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1579015790High school lesson plan 4 - Parliamentary procedure
[high school] High School Lesson Plan I: How Do Teenagers Get a Voice?Lesson Plans9/10/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1577615776High School Lesson Plan I - How do teenagers get a voice?
[high school] High School Lesson Plan IV--Why Compromise?Lesson Plans9/10/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1577715777High school lesson plan on compromise
[high school] High School Lesson Plan II--Don't We All Agree?Lesson Plans9/10/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1577315773High School Lesson plan II - Don't we all agree?
[high school] High School Lesson Plan III--Whose Special Interests?Lesson Plans9/10/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1576615766High School lesson plan III concerning special interests.
[high school] High School Lesson Plan III--Opinion PollLesson Plans9/10/2001 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1574715747High School Lesson Plan III opinion poll
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