This workshop has already accepted five applications beyond capacity and is no longer open for registration. If you are interested in attending or have questions about the resources being shared in the workshop, please contact us by email.

A one-day workshop for K-12 educators and the general public on approaches to including a human rights discussion in the classroom in the context of global education and topics related to the Middle East region and Islam/Muslim communities.

The workshop will take place in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA), and will be held on the Harvard University campus. Note:  Teachers who participate in the workshop will be eligible for free admittance to the Middle East Studies Association and the Middle East Outreach Council, a group of educational institutions focused on assisting educators teaching on topics related to the Middle East region. The workshop is being organized with Yale University, Ohio State University and New York University.

The format of the workshop will combine both theoretical presentation and discussion with hands-on resources from a variety of academic, community and other local organizations that K-12 educators can use in their classrooms. 

The workshop is open to 30 participants and costs $15, payable upon confirmation of acceptance of the online application [participants will receive a coffee break, lunch and a resource packet]. The participation fee is waived for pre-service teachers and students. 10 professional development points (PDS) are available through the Outreach Center at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies for successful completion of the workshop program, which includes attending the workshop and writing a two-page reflection on idea for integrating human rights into your current teaching.

For more information and workshop resources, visit the i-Site
For a  copy of the workshop schedule click here
For an application (Human Rights and the Middle East Region) click here

Directions and Transportation

Link for the address of the workshop location. The Belfer Case Study Room S020 is in the concourse, downstairs at CGIS south 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 

Public Transportation on the Subway:

The workshop location of 1730 Cambridge Street is a short walk from the Harvard Square Subway (T) stop on the Red Line, about 10 minutes. Exit the T at the Church Street exit and enter through the main gates of Harvard Yard. Walk directly across Harvard Yard and out the other side of it to Quincy street. At Quincy street go left (north). Pass Broadway and then take a right on  the next street, which is Cambridge Street. 1730 is on the right.

Parking: 

Parking is extremely limited in and around Harvard Square. If you do not have pre-arranged parking or if you do not have time to search for a parking place, you should strongly consider taking public transportation. If you want to park you can try to find space at the Broadway Garage, 7 Felton Street, Cambridge, MA.  Map of location.

Weekend rates are usually $5 but space is limited. 

For more information on how you can apply for Middle East Outreach Council sponsored travel assistance go to http://www.meoc.us/