National parks enrich the lives of many in this nation. They provide access to the powerful ideas, values, and meanings ascribed to the cultural, natural and recreational heritage of the United States. However, not all have enjoyed the opportunity to connect with heritage resources to the same extent — often based on a variety of social and economic circumstances. By and large, public services in National Parks have served some elements of the U.S. public better than others. This program focuses on the education community and engages teachers from urban areas in under-served schools that may or may not be currently reached with park programs.

TRT @ the Chamizal
2008-2009
Program at a Glance

• Eligible teachers can participate at any NPS site involved with the TRT program. Multiple positions are open in parks throughout Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Maine. 
• Two positions are available at Chamizal National Memorial.
• TRTs will be compensated at a rate of $300 per week for an eight to ten week period. NPS funds will be obligated to the school district; TRTs will receive compensation directly from their district. In addition, park sites are responsible for providing the TRT with a uniform and housing where applicable.

Summer dates for this program are tentatively
June - July 2008.

• TRT participants are required to wear their uniform in the classroom during National Parks Week in April 2009.
• TRTs will develop an Educator Toolkit, which will consist of a set of printed materials based on Chamizal National Memorial and the NPS.
• The TRT will become an essential member of the Interpretation & Education Division at the Memorial. As such, the TRT will be asked to participate in division meetings, contribute to group projects, periodically staff the Visitor Center, and occasionally play a part in special programming.