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LCLCE Programs
LAWYERS IN THE CLASSROOM/JUDGES IN THE CLASSROOM
The Lawyers in the Classroom and Judges in the Classroom programs provide volunteer professionals from the legal community an opportunity to enhance civics and law related education in Louisiana classrooms. In 2010 and 2011, over 9000 students statewide have benefited from this program.
The LCLCE partners with the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Louisiana District Judges Association to bring volunteer lawyers, judges and educators together to deliver exciting, inter-active law-related presentations. These professionals will share their practical and real world experiences with students.The two programs have materials available on a wide variety of topics in the area of civics or law-related instruction. Click here for an illustrative listing of the many topics/lessons that may be utilized by guest presenters.
For educators interested in participating in the Lawyers in the Classroom and Judges in the Classroom programs, there is no charge. To enroll, all educators need to do is complete the enrollment form linked to here. The LCLCE will attempt to match your classroom needs with one of the many volunteers from the legal community in your area.
For judges and lawyers interested in participating in the Lawyers in the Classroom/Judges in the Classroom programs, all you have to do is complete and return this enrollment form. The LCLCE will attempt to match you with one of the classrooms in your area. Once a match is found, the LCLCE will contact you.
Remember, Law Day is coming up on May 1, 2012. What a great time to incorporate the Lawyers in the Classroom and Judges in the Classroom programs into Louisiana classrooms.
"WE THE PEOPLE...THE CITIZEN AND THE CONSTITUTION"
Congressional District and State Congressional Hearing Competitions
"We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" is a national program directed by the Center for Civic Education. Based on curriculum designed to promote a deeper understanding of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the goal is to promote civic competence and responsibility among elementary and secondary students. Each year, Louisiana students statewide compete and demonstrate their mastery of the Constitution. The LCLCE hosts the high school Congressional District Competitions and the Louisiana State Competition. The state champions travel to Washington D.C. in the spring to represent their state in the “We the People” national finals.
The 2011-2012 State Competion was held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge, La. The winning team was Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies. They will represent Louisiana at the National Competition on April 27- May 1, 2012 in Washington D.C. To read more on the state competition click here.
To learn more about this program, contact your We the People Congressional District Coordinator. Click here to see the WTP Congressional District Coordinators.
Looking for “We the People” Alumni!
Did you participate in the “We the People” simulated congressional hearing competitions in high school? Would you like to stay involved as an alumni of this amazing law related educational experience? Would you like to be kept informed of current “We the People” activities in your area, receive networking opportunities with other alumni and hear about volunteer opportunities? If so, please contact Tyler Barker, the Louisiana 2010-11 STAR (State Alumni Representative) at tbarker@tulane.edu or call 504-908-0107 with your current contact information.
The goal of the Citizens, Not Spectators program is to increase the voting rate among young Americans by providing engaging voter education to high school students. To accomplish this goal, this program offers a curriculum that demystifies the voting process by teaching students how to cast a vote, how the voting process works, how to become an informed voter, and why it is important to cast an informed vote. The curriculum focuses on hands-on, active learning. Using actual voter registration forms and ballots, students receive instruction in how to register and cast a vote in a simulated election. Citizens, Not Spectators can be taught at any time, but is most effective when the course culminates around the time of an actual federal, state, or local election. This program is made possible through a cooperative effort by the Center for Civic Education and the Arsalyn Program of Ludwick Family Foundation.
Click here to view photos from A.C. Alexander Elementary - Kenner, LA, Caddo Parish Magnet High School - Shreveport, LA, Dutchtown High School - Geismar, LA; Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies - Metairie, LA, Jeanerette Middle School - Jeanerette, LA, Marrero Academy for Advanced Studies - Marrero, LA and West Monroe High School - West Monroe, LA.
Louisiana Summer Institute
July 19-22, 2011
Open Doors to Federal Courts
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (New Orleans, LA)
This program is offered in partnership with the Federal Court and is made available to high school seniors attending schools in the 13 parishes that comprise the Eastern District of Louisiana. These students are invited into the Court for a day long program conducted in conjunction with the Administrative Office of the Court's outreach effort. The objective of the program is to aid in teaching about the role, structure and operations of the federal court in an interactive way, to put a human face on the justice system and to make students aware of the role of the court in balancing liberties and community safety. Local courthouses across the country open their doors in November each year.
Y-Vote
The LCLCE formed a partnership with the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Louisiana Department of Education to educate students as to the the History of the Right to Vote and its importance by providing lesson plans and making voting booths available for student government elections. A second element of the program is in partnership with the Youth Leadership Initiative, wherein the LCLCE provides Louisiana students the ability to participate in upcoming Congressional elections via their favorite tool, the Internet. Your students can now participate and "vote" via an electronic mock election. Contact LCLCE office for more details. |