UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 14-18
Columbia, SC
Alliance Summer Geography Institute
Our Summer Institute is a multi-day professional development program for K-12 classroom teachers who want to bring more geography into their classrooms. Participants will complete coursework, go on field experiences, and create curricular materials. Meals are provided, and lodging is provided for those who live 50 miles or more from USC. Teachers who complete the institute are eligible for a stipend.
Please print, complete, and mail your application along with a $100 application free (refundable to those who are not selected OR who cancel in writing by May 5, 2026) before May 1, 2026.
Email Mike or Jessica with any questions or concerns.
July 8
Myrtle Beach, SC
Geographers in the Field: Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Join us to learn about connections between minor league baseball and geography. Geography will be used to study baseball stadiums, teams and local sense of place, and hometowns players from across the world. We will enjoy the game together throughout this workshop in a reserved suite. Materials are provided.
Complete the interest form to let us know if you’d like to attend.
Annual SCGeo Events and Opportunities
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Alliance Summer Geography Institute
The SCGeo sponsors a Summer Geography Institute at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina. The Institute is a one-week training program intended to increase teachers’ knowledge of geography, introduce teachers to new teaching techniques and materials, and help them develop skills in presenting in-service workshops to other teachers. All K-12 teachers, pre-service students, and those involved with K-12 education outreach are invited to apply.
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GEOFEST
GEOFEST is a professional development conference attended by K-12 educators, pre-service teachers, college instructors, media specialists, and curriculum coordinators. A typical Geofest offers content lessons presented by USC geography faculty, standards-based teaching strategies for the elementary, middle and high school classroom, and sessions on using SCGeo teaching materials.
GEOFEST 57 was on February 8th at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.
Look for details on GEOFEST 58: Coming soon!
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Workshops
We offer pre-service workshops for South Carolina colleges and universities, and in-service training for schools and school districts across the state. Workshops typically include standards-based lessons and free classroom resources. We design professional development activities to suit individual class or school needs. Visit our page on workshops to see an example!