ADULT CIVIC EDUCATION
Be informed and know your rights. The Connecticut Bar Association's (CBA) adult civic education initiative offers civic education classes to the public free of charge. Providing civic education to students in middle and high school has already been a vital piece of the CBA's mission for over thirty years. Under the leadership of CBA Past President Norman K. Janes, the adult civic education program gives lawyers an opportunity to share their expertise in civic issues with adults.
Volunteer attorneys serve as facilitators and presenters for these civic education classes, which range from one one-hour class to four two-hour classes. Lesson plans and training are provided by the CBA. Real-life scenarios engage participants and help teach them how our government affects their daily lives. Topics for discussion include eminent domain, government wiretapping, the death penalty, and the right-to-die debate.
Upcoming Courses:
14th Amendment-Due Process of Law. Constitutional Rights or "Legal Technicalities?"
Foothills Adult & Continuing Education at Thomaston High School- December 3- 6:30 p.m.
Better understand how the Constitution affects your life. Learn how the 14th Amendment affects Connecticut residents through materials and scenarios prepared by Connecticut attorneys. A volunteer attorney will lead the class discussions that pertain to you, your family, and the legal protections afforded to you under the Constitution. To register, please call (800)300-4781.
Adult Civic Education
Wallingford Public Library- January 22- 6:30 p.m.
Presidential Powers and How the President Is Elected
Torrington Library- January 22- 6:30 p.m.
To register, please call (860)489-6684.
For more information, or to schedule classes, please contact the law-related education specialist by phone (860)612-2032, fax (860)223-0538, or email lre@ctbar.org.
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