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Frequently asked questions What professional development or graduate credit can I earn for participating in the institute? When and where is the institute taking place? What are the residency requirements? How do I know if I am eligible to participate, and how much does it cost to participate? What is the content of this year's program? Who do I contact with additional questions? ~~~ What professional development or graduate credit can I earn for participating in the institute? Teachers who complete the institute (including two day-long follow-up sessions) will receive either:
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~~~ When and where is the institute taking place? The institute will take place on the University Maryland campus in College Park, Maryland. It will run from Monday, July 16 through Tuesday, July 24. ~~~ What are the residency requirements? Teachers are required to stay on campus (in “adult friendly” dormitory rooms) from July 16 through 20. Teachers may, if they want, secure housing on campus from July 20 through 24, but it is not required. NOTE: There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy. We are constrained by the requirements of our grant. ~~~ How do I know if I am eligible to participate, and how much does it cost to participate? The institute is free to all Maryland public school teachers. There is a $35 application fee, non refundable. Graduate credit: Teachers--or their schools--must pay summer school tuition and fees, approximately $1,547. They will also be expected to fulfill additional requirements. ~~~ What is the content of this year's program? While the schedule is tentative, some of the exciting activities planned for this year are:
~~~ Who do I contact with additional questions? Potential applicants may call Jasmine Lellock with questions at 301-405-6830, or they may email jlellock[at]umd.edu. ~~~ Sponsored by the Center for Renaissance & Baroque
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