High School Social Studies
Lee County School District
Event Information
High School Social Studies Department Chair PLC
When?
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2016, 03:30 PM
Where?
2855 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL, United States
Important Dates!
2016 Lee County Mock Trial Competition
Location: Lee County Justice Center
January 29th and 30th
Circuit Mock Trial Competition
Location: Collier County
February 19th and 20th
Location: Lee County Public Education Center
Set up: Friday, February 19, 2016
Judging: Saturday, February 20, 2016
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Edsitement
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The Gilder Lehrman Institute
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Florida Heritage Collection
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Federal Reserve Teacher Resources
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Florida Humanities Council
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Library of Congress
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Contact Us
Tanya Norris, Social Studies Coach
239-337-8691
Kristin Stevens, Secondary Lead Teacher, Mariner Middle School