Congratulations on being accepted into Founding Forward’s one-day teacher seminar. Please view the general information and frequently asked questions below before directing questions to [email protected].
Program will be held at the Union League of Philadelphia, 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia from 9 AM – 4 PM. Use the entrance on Broad Street at the top of the stairs or the entrance on Sansom Street.
For those driving to The Union League of Philadelphia, please use the following address:
140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
While at the Union League of Philadelphia, lunch will be provided. If you have a true food allergy, please note it on your registration form.
When visiting the League House, guests are expected to demonstrate discretion and good judgment with dress code.
For men: Collared shirt and slacks are always required on the first-floor members-only section of the League House. Ties are strongly preferred. Not Permitted: Turtlenecks shirts, collared shirts open more than one button, untucked shirts, jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, and flip-flops.
For women: Business suits, tailored pant or skirt ensembles and dresses. Not Permitted: Spandex, open midriffs, halter tops, shorts, leggings, extremely short hemlines (not more than 3″ above the knee), jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, and flip-flops. Unacceptable Attire: The following attire is never acceptable on the first or second floors of the League House: jeans, denim wear, tee shirts, athletic wear, tank, halter, or jogging tops, untucked shirts, collared shirts unbuttoned more than one button or two inches from the neckline, wrinkled clothing, shorts, baseball caps, spandex, open midriffs, leggings, extremely short hemlines, sneakers, extremely casual or beach footwear.
Remember your cell phone, tablet or laptop and chargers. A charging cord for your laptop is a good idea.
Having a laptop or tablet is not required for the class but is strongly encouraged. If you choose to bring one, be sure to include a charging cord unless your battery is long lasting.
Plan to fully participate in this program. Stay with the group at all times and do not wander off on your own agenda. Be mindful of other participants but most of all have fun while learning. Please see the Conduct Code (below) for further details.
As a teacher attending a Founding Forward professional development program, you are representing both yourself and your school district. During your stay at the Union League of Philadelphia, we expect the following from you:
If, after reading the above, you have any questions please email the Education Department at [email protected].
Program materials will be distributed at the program.
A syllabus will be emailed to all registered participants before the program.
Lectures may be recorded with permission from the speaker. Please follow any restrictions speakers give for recording or picture taking during their lectures. If visiting an off-site venue, you must follow the rules set forth by the venue.
Service dogs are permitted for Founding Forward program participants if the animals meet the definition provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA defines a service dog as one “that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability.” Therapy animals, emotional support animals, and companion animals are NOT service animals under the ADA.
Thanks to a generous donor, Founding Forward will provide a $50 stipend to every accepted teacher to help offset expenses related to attending a summer professional development seminar, workshop, or summer in 2025. Upon completion of the program, teachers will receive a $50 check to help cover travel, childcare, or any other expenses they might incur.
Accepted teachers receive a scholarship to attend the program, which covers the cost of the program, hotel room, program materials, site visits, most meals, and more.
If you need additional information or assistance, please contact Jason Raia at 610-933-8825 x233 or [email protected].
To hold your space in the summit, a deposit of $50 is required with your registration form by the due date listed in the initial acceptance email. Refunds are only issued to those who attend and complete the programs. If you withdraw from the program prior to its start, your deposit will not be refunded.
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