The Institute will be held on the campus of Mississippi State University for 8 full days beginning July 8th and running through July 14th. Participants will attend a combination of lectures and small group meetings led by MSU faculty and MGA Teacher Consultants. All participants must stay on campus for the entire duration because evening activities and team projects are scheduled. Field trips will also be included and required. Guest speakers will offer special presentations.
Any educator presently teaching or working in the State of Mississippi is eligible to apply.
Applicants must be strongly motivated to improve their knowledge and skills in geographic education. Up to 20 applicants will be selected for participation. Participants not completing their obligation to the MGA during the 2001-2002 school will not be eligible to receive full benefits of Teacher Consultants. Participants in the Institute will receive three graduate-level academic credit hours from Mississippi State University. The MGA receives funding from the Mississippi Department of Education, with matching funds provided by the National Geographic Society.