Training
Training for volunteer lawyers and judges who would like to be partnered with an elementary, middle, or high school in Florida is available through our Justice Teaching Center. The training provides details on the program, recommendations for working with students at different grade levels, what to expect when you begin a partnership, the status of civics, government, and law classes in Florida, and a demonstration of some of the law-related Justice Teaching Center lessons. We provide trainers for workshops planned in coordination with our local Justice Teaching committee contacts. The Center also offers video and web-based training sessions if you are not able to attend a live session.
If you are an attorney or judge, check with your local contacts provided below or contact our Center at JusticeTeaching@flsouthern.edu. We provide CLE credit for participation in Justice Teaching training sessions as well as classroom presentations.
If you are a teacher or a district level administrator, we have opportunities to participate in a variety of law-related and civic learning professional development programs. We also have many supplemental programs to enhance your civics, government, and law classroom practices. All materials and programs are aligned with our state civics and government standards. We can provide content specific training, professional development for civics, government, and law teachers at all grade levels, and program-specific training. Contact us at JusticeTeaching@flsouthern.edu or email our director at apitts@flsouthern.edu to schedule a training in your district or to find out about professional development opportunities at our new facilities.
Circuit Judge Caroline Shepherd interacts with attorneys and judges attending the 15th Circuit Justice Teaching training held at the Palm Beach County Bar Association.