 We the People Training Feb. 7-8 Regional High School Mock Trial State High School Mock Trial Community Works Training For more upcoming events, click here to visit our calendar |
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Marian Kirk Donald Lanier Cyndi Nickerson The LRE staff would like to introduce a new staff member: Krystina Ludlow Please welcome our latest addition to LRE. Feel free to contact any of the LRE staff with any questions you might have.
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LRE is a “one-stop” shop for teachers, SROs, pre-service teachers and attorneys. Professional development trainings are provided throughout the year on programs such as:
Access to the Web site is free and adapted for South Carolina youth. There are quizzes, interactive games, cartoons, comics, law documents, links to other law related education Web sites and a searchable database on South Carolina law and how it affects young people. Students will find the Web site helpful in research projects and homework assignments, but can also use the site to play games and hear first-hand from their peers about law related incidents and how to best handle various situations. To access the site, visit www.LawForKids.org. Click “other states” in the top right corner of the home page, and then select South Carolina on the U.S. map. Users will then have the option of making the South Carolina site their permanent home page. The South Carolina Bar’s LRE Division, which was developed to improve the ability of teachers to instruct law related education, has been a part of the Bar since 1976. LawForKids.org is a valuable tool to young people in South Carolina made possible by collaboration with the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education and an IOLTA grant from the South Carolina Bar Foundation.
Have you reserved your copy? The new LRE Training catalog is now available. Don’t miss out on the many training opportunities coming this summer.
Description: We the People: Project Citizen is a curricular program for elementary, middle and high school students as well as youth groups that promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. The program helps young people learn how to monitor and influence public policy (a school rule or state law). In the process, they develop support for democratic values and principles, tolerance and feelings of political efficacy. What's New: Last year, York One Academy proposed a keg registration on all kegs sold in the state. Through their efforts and writing their senator, keg registration was added to a bill up for adoption at that time. Their success was acknowledged when the bill was signed into law this past summer. As seen here, through Project Citizen students can and have made change in the state of South Carolina. Schools implementing Project Citizen can schedule their in-school competitions through April 11, 2008. The state showcase is scheduled April 17-18, 2008, at the Strom Thurmond Institute on Public Policy on the grounds of Clemson University. Trainings are provided throughout the year at no charge. If you need special training, it can be arranged for individual schools, teacher in-service days, after-school programs and one-on-one, as needed. Interested in starting this program at your school? Click here for dates and registration information.
Description: We the People is an in-depth study of American history with an emphasis on understanding the formation of the Constitution and its interpretation throughout history. Students compete in a mock congressional hearing and discuss critical issues regarding American government, the founding fathers and current events based on a constitutional perspective. What's New: We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution’s culminating activity, a mock congressional hearing, was held January 10, 2008, at USC’s Moore School of Business. The state title was awarded to Scholars Academy from Myrtle Beach for the second year in a row. Scholars Academy will represent South Carolina at the national competition in Washington, DC May 3-5, 2008. All expenses associated with the national competition are supported through an IOLTA grant through the S.C. Bar Foundation. Free trainings on this curriculum are scheduled throughout the year. Interested in starting this program at your school? Click here for dates and registration information.
Description: The Middle School Mock Trial Program is a hands-on exercise in learning about due process. It is a team activity program that is most often conducted as an extracurricular activity, but can also be incorporated into law, forensics or public speaking classes. What's New: This year, 14 teams competed for the title of State Middle School Mock Trial Champion. Congratulations to Springfield Middle School, State Champion, and North Myrtle Beach High School, First Runner-Up! LRE offers training for teachers and attorney coaches every summer and early fall in preparation for the fall competition. The trainings are not mandatory for teams to be eligible to compete, but they do assist in preparation for a strong and organized team. At the training, teachers are provided with an outline of mock trial guidelines, hands-on activities, videos, mock trial classroom instructional materials and a question/answer session with attorney coaches and experienced mock trial teachers. Interested in starting this program at your school? Click here for dates and registration information.
Description: The High School Mock Trial Program is a hands-on exercise in learning about due process. It is most often conducted as an extracurricular activity but can also be incorporated into law, forensics or public speaking classes. High School Regional Competitions High School
State Competition What's New: Regional winners compete at the state championship in March. The state champion will represent South Carolina at the national competition in May. The South Carolina Bar and S.C. Bar Foundation provide funding to support the winning team’s trip to the national competition. Schools interested in implementing this program are welcome to reserve a seat at the regional state competition to see what it is all about. Interested in starting this program at your school? Click here for dates and registration information.
Description: Do you know what one of the fastest growing youth diversion programs in the nation is? The answer is Youth Court. There are 35 separate youth courts serving many different communities and schools throughout South Carolina. In communities, Youth Court is a juvenile diversion option intended to keep young people with no criminal record out of the juvenile justice system, allowing them a second chance to maintain their clean juvenile records. In schools, Youth Court can handle actual criminal offenses in which the school resource officer is involved, or it can be inserted into the discipline code to handle violations of school rules. Youth Court functions like a traditional court with all the key roles in place. The difference is that all of those roles are played by youth. What's New: More than 100 participants attended a Youth Court Summit conducted January 12, 2008, at the USC School of Law for existing and new youth courts throughout the state. Keynote speaker and president of the National Youth Court Association, Katie Self, from Sarasota, Florida, kicked off the summit with a discussion on her passion for Youth Court and how she is glad to see so many youth, adult coordinators and volunteers participate in this wonderful program. Interested in starting this program at your school? Click here for dates and registration information.
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High School If you feel you missed out, don’t fear—another grant application process will take place soon. Be sure to keep an eye on your mailbox and e-mail for the 2008/2009 school grant applications. Awards and Recognitions High school seniors who have participated in mock trial or either of the We the People programs have the opportunity to apply for a one-time $500 scholarship to assist with higher education costs. An award is also provided to the LRE Citizen of the Year selected based on their commitment to LRE programs and goals and this recipient receives $1,000 in non-designated funds. LRE also recognizes one LRE Attorney of the Year that is recognized in front of his/her peers at the annual House of Delegates meeting. The winner of the statewide High School Mock Trial Competition and the We the People competition is full sponsored to compete in the national competitions. The winner of the statewide Project Citizen showcase has its portfolio displayed at the National Conference of State Legislators and is awarded a recognition of excellence. Law for Teachers
A two-day training of Community Works will be held March
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