Program description
History Park affords the opportunity for students to experience firsthand the cultures and lifestyles of several immigrant groups that helped to settle the Santa Clara Valley. Upon arrival, the group will pass through the “Port of Entry†and meet the “Immigration Inspector.†The Inspector will present an introduction to the program and then lead the children to the
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History Park affords the opportunity for students to experience firsthand the cultures and lifestyles of several immigrant groups that helped to settle the Santa Clara Valley. Upon arrival, the group will pass through the “Port of Entry†and meet the “Immigration Inspector.†The Inspector will present an introduction to the program and then lead the children to the one-room school house where they will experience how immigrant children felt when they first entered American schools. In small groups, students will visit the Portuguese Historical Museum, the Chinese American Historical Museum, the Bank of Italy and the Steven Ranch Fruit Barn before joining back up to visit the Museum of the Boat People and the Republic of Vietnam.
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Educator Qualifications
Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance: Yes
Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Connects to State and/or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
Qualifications
Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance: Yes
Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
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