Applications for the 2027 Institute will open in December 2026.
ACE Summer Fellowship Program & Institute
Goal
To strengthen high-quality, nonpartisan civic education and engagement among students in elementary, middle, and high schools, both public and private, across Iowa.
Objectives
The ACE Summer Fellowship Program and Institute is designed to:
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Provide high-quality professional development opportunities that support Iowa social studies educators in teaching American government, American history, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.
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Develop, evaluate, and share lesson plans and other related materials, particularly web-based materials, tailored for use by Iowa social studies educators and made available through the ACE Information Clearinghouse.
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Provide high-quality professional development opportunities that support Iowa social studies educators in teaching American government, American history, and the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.
Fellows
ACE Fellows are selected Iowa educators committed to strengthening high-quality, nonpartisan civic education by deepening their content knowledge, sharing effective practices, and supporting colleagues across the state.
Fellows participate in the Summer Fellowship Institute and contribute to ACE’s broader efforts to support civic education in Iowa schools.
