Currently not accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. ![]() NPS / Kirke Wrench OverviewGrades 9-12thWhat motivates a community to take civic action?Students focus on the 1969-1971 American Indian Occupation struggle for sovereignty and self-determination. They learn through narratives of people who were involved in the Occupation, and conduct field investigations by using the physical environment and historic clues to deepen their understanding of the movement. Alcatraz Occupation: Power in Community uses the Understanding by Design framework, incorporates Common Core Standards and Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies. The program is framed by the essential question - What motivates a community to take civic action? Program StructureThe program is structured in the following three-touch model:
How to ApplyStep 1: Educators must complete the Education Reservation Request Form. Step 2: Park staff will reach out to accepted classes after October 15th, 2025 to schedule a date for your class visit and park visit. Please keep in mind, programs on Alcatraz are only offered Wednesday - Friday. Step 3: New teachers must attend a Teacher Workshop to confirm program dates. Step 4: Teachers complete pre-site lessons with students before the scheduled Ranger Class visit. Ranger visits the classroom virtually or in-person. Step 5: Class attends in-person park visit. Step 6: Teachers complete the post-site lesson and share student work with Rangers. |
Last updated: October 1, 2025