Maryland Justice Training Institute

Teachers will enjoy a wide array of sessions in this "Training of Trainers" style-workshop with Maryland Judges and legislators, as well as interactive simulations, mock hearings, and group discussions. Over the course of the three-day Institute, they will receive an abundance of materials to take back to their schools, increased knowledge and understanding about the judicial and legislative system, and contacts with colleagues and legal professionals around the state of Maryland.

In addition to visiting trial and appellate courts, participating in forums with appellate court judges, and preparing for mock oral arguments, teachers will attend sessions that overview: The Maryland Judicial System; Congress and its role in government; Law-related lessons and innovative activities appropriate for middle or high school levels; Current issues in, and confronting the Courts; and Citizenship and civic responsibility.

Participating teachers will be requested to conduct training in their home districts for 100 students or 10 teachers based upon materials and knowledge gained from the Institute. Upon completion of this training, teachers receive MJTI Fellow status.

Foundations of Democracy
Curriculum Developed by the Center for Civic Education

The Foundations of Democracy Series consists of curricular materials for use with students from kindergarten through twelfth grade on four concepts fundamental to an understanding of politics and government: Authority, Privacy, Responsibility, and Justice. This multidisciplinary curriculum draws upon such fields as political philosophy, political science, law, history, literature, and environmental studies.

CLREP staff is available to conduct training based on the Upper Elementary and Middle School Foundations Curriculum. Teacher-participants receive free lessons, activities and student-materials.

Law-Related Methodology Training

Custom trainings, based on the specific needs of your intended audience, are designed to help new and veteran teachers alike improve their knowledge and understanding of the law and legal system. Furthermore, teachers will be provided with lessons, activities and curricula that will help to foster meaningful learning opportunities for their students. Logistical information such as length of training, number of participants, fees, and more will be determined and mutually agreed upon by the requesting district/organization and CLREP.

For more information on any of the aforementioned training initiatives and associated fees (when applicable), please contact CLREP at 410-706-5360.