Project Citizen is a program developed by the Center for Civic Education and funded by the U.S. Department of Education under the Education for Democracy Act approved by the U.S. Congress. The program is co-sponsored by the National Conference of State Legislatures. The Center for Education in Law and Democracyprovides professional development for Colorado teachers throughout the year and also organizes Project Citizen Showcases for elementary, middle and high school students.

In Colorado, classes of elementary, middle and high school students are invited to participate in Project Citizen as part of their study of Colorado public policy issues. Students learn how to analyze problems, monitor proposed policy alternatives, and develop portfolios to demonstrate their understanding of problems of concern to their class. The program actively encourages interaction among students, their parents, and members of the community. For more information about Project Citizen contact Barbara Miller, Executive Director, CELD.

2010 Colorado Project Citizen Calendar of Events:

The 2010 Colorado Project Citizen Showcase takes place at the State Capitol. The elementary/middle school showcase will be held on Thursday, May 13 and the high school on Friday, May 14. Teachers, please let us know as soon as possible if you will be bringing a group of students to present at the showcase so we can reserve a time for you.

To register your class for the state showcase or participate in the professional development that is offered at the state showcase, email Barbara Miller.
March 15 - 19. Basalt High School Project Citizen Showcases in Community.
March 15 - 19. Roaring Fork High School Project Citizen Showcases.
April 21. Thornton High School Project Citizen Showcase (classes of eight teachers)
April 22. Denver Lincoln High School Project Citizen Showcase (classes of three teachers)
May 3. Project Citizen Lottery to select additional classes
May 13. Elementary/Middle Project Citizen State Showcase, State Capitol
May 14. High School Project Citizen State Showcase, State Capitol
June 13 - 18. Mountain Plains Project Citizen Institute, Auraria Center, Denver.