Let's Learn Latin! (Deep South 2016)
New Orleans, LA - Mobile, AL - Jackson, MS

Let's Learn Latin will introduce elementary and middle school teachers to the world of Latin and the ancient Romans through a variety of engaging approaches. Teachers get to play the role of students, learning the material through the same activities and lessons that they will be able to use in their own classrooms.

Participants will enjoy learning the basics of Latin, using a colorful, interesting, kid-friendly text called Minimus, richly supplemented by effective and innovative activities to practice the material. Other topics include Latin vocabulary, word roots, and Roman culture and mythology. No previous experience with Latin is needed!

Participants will receive myriad classroom-ready materials on all topics studied.

By learning about Latin and ancient Rome, students will better understand English vocabulary and grammar, the workings of other world languages, and the roots of Western civilization.

Curriculum
The workshop will lead participants through 50% or more of the Minimus text, giving participants the skills and confidence they need to continue their study independently.

This work at the workshop will prepare participants to knowledgeably and confidently teach their students about the following aspects of the ancient Roman world: basics of the Latin language, grammatical connections between Latin and English, Latin vocabulary and word roots, & culture and mythology.

Connections to Standards
We recognize that for the teaching of Latin and Classical Studies to be effective and feasible, it must be integrated with state standards. Participants will learn about connections to the standards, and other techniques of incorporating these topics into today's busy clasrooms.

Schedule
A morning session (8:30 am - 11:30 am) will be followed by lunch (11:30 am - 12:00 pm) and an afternoon session (12:00 - 3:00 pm).

Hospitality
Coffee and a light continental breakfast will be provided at the workshop. Participants should bring their own lunch, as there will not be enough time to leave the hotel.

Professional Development Credit
All participants will receive a certificate documenting their 6.0 contact hours.

Ms. S. Suzanne Henrich Board of Directors Suzanne teaches Latin at Boston Latin Academy, the oldest college preparatory girls school (now co-ed) in the nation, and a part of the Boston, Massachusetts Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Classics from Lawrence University in Wisconsin, and a Master's degree in Teaching Latin and Classical Humanities from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has served on the Board of Directors of Ascanius since 2006.

Mr. Matthew D. Webb Board of Directors Chair, Teacher Programs Committee Matthew holds a Master's Degree in Teaching Latin and Classical Humanities from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and is currently pursuing a CAGS in Educational Administration from the University of Massachusetts Boston. He teaches Latin and Classical studies in Brookline, Massachusetts, an urban community bordering the city of Boston. Matthew is the Director of Teacher Programs for Ascanius. He has brought Latin and Classical studies to elementary and middle schoolers for 15 years via workshops, summer camps, and the classroom setting. He has delivered numerous presentations on incorporating Classical studies at the K-8 levels, while also authoring or editing several publications on the subject.