This one-day professional development conference is for teachers interested in enhancing their knowledge of United States and Illinois history and in renewing their enthusiasm for teaching. Often old lies and misconceptions are exposed by delving behind public images or looking at primary sources in new ways. Reviewing primary sources - such as local "sundown" laws in various northern Illinois towns- sometimes turns up uncomfortable realities.

8:15 a.m. Check in/Registration,  Holmes Student Center, Gallery Lounge, Main Floor
8:45 a.m. Welcome , Fred Kitterle, Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
8:55 a.m. Opening Presentation: Racism and Anti-racism in American History Textbooks and on the Illinois Landscape. James W. Loewen, Regency Room

9:55 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
A1 Emancipation. James Schmidt, Department of History
B1 Looking at Abraham Lincoln's speeches in the classroom.
Ferald Bryan, Department of Communication
C1 The Abraham Lincoln Digitization Project.
Drew E. VandeCreek, Director, Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project.

The Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project initiated by the Northern Illinois University Library created an Internet site called "Lincoln/Net" that is dedicated to bringing historical material of Lincoln's life in Illinois to a wide audience of students, scholars, and the general public Lending assistance to the digitization of Lincoln materials are many of the state's leading universities, museums, and historical societies, all collaborating to document Abraham Lincoln's life in Illinois, and to examine Lincoln's career in the context of broader themes in antebellum American social, cultural, and political history. The Lincoln/Net site is accessible on the World Wide Web at http://lincoln.lib.niu.edu/.

11:10 a.m.- 12:10 a.m.
A2 African American History. Sundiata Djata, Department of History
B2 The Constitution, Slavery and Liberty.
Gary Glenn, Presidential Teaching Professor, Department of Political Science
Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, the gifted freed slave, defended the Constitution as "a glorious liberty" document against Judge Douglas and Chief Justice Taney. Taney maintained the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution both were so pro-slavery that the Negro race "has no rights that white men are bound to respect." What did the famous 3/5 clause mean to drafters of the  Constitution? And to Americans who came later?

C2 Using Film to teach about Abraham Lincoln: Image and Myth.
Jeffrey Chown, Department of Communication
A review of Hollywood depictions of Lincoln and the race question. Professor Chown screens footage from his interview with Lerone Bennett ("Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln's White Dream") for his upcoming documentary on Lincoln in Illinois.

12:15 p.m. LUNCHEON -free networking lunch. Join conference faculty and teachers from participating schools to exchange ideas over lunch.

1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Research Workshop: Sundown Communities James W. Loewen
What is a sundown town? How many are there in Illinois? Should we talk about them? What should we say? How can your students participate in the conversation?

3:00 p.m. Adjournment

What some teachers have said about past "New Ideas" programs:
"This conference often sparks a fire that grows into a "bonfire" of a lesson in my classroom."
Don Pielin, Maple School, Northbrook, IL
"It is refreshing to attend something that is not a remake of old programs."
Karol Squier, District 205, Rockford, IL
"The sessions I attended were current and intellectually challenging."
N. Eugene Tester, Streamwood High School
"[This conference] always presents new perspectives on a wider range of topics to be used in my
classroom." Lee Weindorf, teacher, Geneva
"[This conference] provides a rich source for professional enrichment and scholarship. It helps to
break down the isolation so many teachers experience."
Ronald Szymanski, District 211, Hoffman Estates, IL

Why Attend?
This program gives you an opportunity to meet with colleagues from other educational institutions, to learn about successful teaching projects, and to hear about the latest research findings from thought-provoking Northern Illinois University scholars. NIU research professors and other professionals working in the academic disciplines will share ideas from their field research and suggest ways for you to enliven your classes.

You will:
1. Focus on American history and civics through the prism of Illinois history.
2. Explore internet resources, many of which are being developed by NIU scholars.
3. Experience effective teaching methods that help students learn.
4. Receive materials from the faculty presentations to use as a ready reference when you return to
your school including copies of James W. Loewen's Lies My Teacher Told Me and Lies Across America.
5. Have the opportunity to begin establishing a professional network with other attendees and talk
with others to explore new ideas and expand your professional horizons.
6. Learn how to encourage your students to do primary research in community history.

plus...
Recertification- CPDUs
You will receive a report documenting 6 Continuing Professional Development Units for your participation. Northern Illinois University is an approved provider of professional development activities. This documentation will assist you in your individual recertification plans.

General Information
Enrollments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. If reservations exceed conference limits, a waiting list will be established. Late registrations will be accepted if space is available. Registration confirmed by payment. If the conference must be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund. All facilities are accessible to the handicapped.

Location
Holmes Student Center, located on-campus. NIU is in DeKalb, 65 miles west of Chicago (one mile north of I-88); 45 miles southeast of Rockford. A map will be sent with your confirmation.

Parking
A pay parking lot ($5.00) is located close to the Holmes Student Center. A campus map is sent with your confirmation plus a parking pass (upon request).

Some of the Schools represented at past New Ideas Conferences: Bloom Trail High School, Chicago Heights; Central High School, Crystal Lake; Christ the King School, Lombard; DeKalb High School; District 205, Rockford; Elmhurst College; Evanston High School; Freeport Catholic Schools; Guilford High School; Highland Community College; Hononegah High School; Huntley High School; Joliet West High School; Lake Forest High School; Libertyville High School; North Boone High School; Simpson Alternative School; Streamwood High School; Streator Township High School; Sts. Peter & Paul School, Cary; Wheaton Christian High School; Wheaton North High School; Woodlands Academy; and many more.

1. PHONE 1-800-345-9472 or (815) 753-0277 to register with a credit card.
2. FAX your form to (815) 753-6900 to register with a credit card.
3. MAIL your completed registration form with check to: University Outreach Services, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois 60115-2860
4. IN PERSON at the LNB Building, 2nd floor, 3rd and Locust St., DeKalb, Illinois. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

REGISTRATION REQUEST "New Ideas: Exposing Old Lies"(6323)

(All registrations confirmed by payment)

Tuition Fee: Only $125 ($145 after September 20) per person (includes materials, two books, refreshment breaks, networking luncheon, and a documentation for 6 CPDUs).

Cancellations/Refunds: Requests for refunds will be honored if received by September 20. Requests must be made in writing. Refunds will be issued minus a $25 processing fee. Substitutions made at any time. Reservations confirmed by payment.

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