APPLICATION Who can apply? Classroom teachers in public, private, parochial, and charter schools, as well as home-schooling parents are eligible to participate. Other K-12 school personnel, including administrators, substitute teachers, classroom paraprofessionals, and librarians, are also eligible to participate, subject to available space. Teachers at schools in the United States or its territorial possessions or Americans teaching in foreign schools where at least 50 percent of the students are American nationals are eligible for this program. Applicants must be United States citizens, residents of U.S. jurisdictions, or foreign nationals who have been residing in the United States or its territories for at least the three years immediately preceding the application deadline. Foreign nationals teaching abroad are not eligible to apply. An individual may apply to and participate in a maximum of two (2) workshops, and may not apply to a program previously attended. Past or present participation in the NEH Summer Seminars and Institutes program does not affect an individual's eligibility to participate in Landmarks programs. NEH programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. How Can I apply? You must complete the application following the instructions outlined below. There are four components: 1. Application Cover Sheet a. One copy submitted electronically to NEH (Go to NEH Web site at www.neh.gov/online/education/participants and complete application cover sheet and submit online.) b. Also, submit three hard copies by mail to The Wolfsonian with items 2 and 3 below. 2. Your Essay Perhaps the most important part of the completed application is a succinct essay, no longer than one double-spaced page using 12 point font. This essay should include information about your professional background and interest in the subject of the Workshop; your special perspectives, skills, or experiences that would contribute to the Workshop; and how the experience would enhance your teaching or school service. Submit three hard copies by mail to The Wolfsonian. 3. Your Resume Submit three hard copies by mail to The Wolfsonian. 4. One Letter of Recommendation Request a recommendation letter from the principal or department head of your teaching institution or the head of a home schooling association in support of your application. You may submit separately by mail to The Wolfsonian or with items 1-3 above. Please collate and staple three sets of your application as follows: 1. NEH cover sheet 2. One-page essay 3. Resume 4. Letter of Recommendation (May also be submitted under separate cover by mail to The Wolfsonian.) Your completed application must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2006, and addressed as follows: Landmarks Education Department The Wolfsonian-FIU 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 Make sure to print out a copy of your application package for your records! Questions and comments should be directed to Landmarks@thewolf.fiu.edu or 305.535.2624. Successful candidates will be notified by April 5, 2006. If accepted, applicants must confirm their participation by April 20. Once participation is confirmed, you will receive a packet of information that includes a detailed agenda, workshop readings, and travel and hotel information. If you prefer to receive an application package by mail, please telephone, mail, or e-mail a request for application information to: Landmarks The Wolfsonian-Florida International University 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 305.535.2624 Landmarks@thewolf.fiu.edu When doing so, please include your regular mailing address. We look forward to receiving your completed application. [Back to the top]