Education Programs

Model United Nations Academy

September 19, 2026

Event begins at 10:00am

Come learn the ins and outs of Model United Nations! Join CCWA for our upcoming Model UN Academy on Saturday, September 19 from 10:00-3:30pm at the Shaker Heights Library Main Branch. This workshop is designed for middle and high school students, Model UN program advisors, and educators who are new to Model UN and CCWA’s Model United Nations conferences, and experienced participants interested in strengthening their Model UN knowledge.
Throughout the day, attendees will learn and actively take part in impactful and engaging workshops led by Model UN student leaders, advisors, and CCWA staff. Advisors will learn strategies to establish and improve their Model UN program. More details on workshop topics can be found below:
Student Workshop Topics: 
  • Model UN 101 and Navigating Model UN as a New Delegate – Decorum, Relationship Building, and Making Your Mark in Committees
  • Know-It-All: Strengthening Your Research and Writing Skills, Parliamentary Procedure, and Motions
  • This Is A Crisis!: Preparing For and Succeeding In Crisis Committees
  • Talk It Like You Walk It: Mastering Public Speaking and Debate
  • Put It Into Practice: Mock Committee Simulation
Advisor Workshop Topics:
  • Advocating for and Building Your Model UN Program
  • Model UN 101: The Ins and Outs of The Model UN Experience
  • Building and Sustaining Student Curiosity – Expanding MUN Learning to the Classroom and Beyond

Registration is $15/person. Lunch and snacks will be available. Kindly note that registration costs are being partially subsidized through foundation support for all students participating in CCWA’s Model UN program. If the payment is a barrier for participation, please reach out to Lydia Johnson at lyjohnson@ccwa.org.

At this time, registration will be capped at 65 spots. Any changes to program capacity will be communicated as early as possible. Registration will close on Thursday, September 17.

Model UN Students Engaged

ADMISSION

$15 per person. Students and advisors are welcomed!

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PROGRAM Schedule

10:00-11:00am:
- Student Workshop: Model UN 101 and Navigating Model UN as a New Delegate - Decorum, Relationship Building, and Making Your Mark in Committees
- Advisor Workshop: Advocating for and Building Your Model UN Program

11:00-12:00pm:
- Student Workshop 2
- Advisor Workshop: Model UN 101: The Ins and Outs of The Model UN Experience

12:00-12:30pm:
- Lunch

12:30-1:30pm:
- Student Workshop 3
Advisor Workshop: Building and Sustaining Student Curiosity - Expanding MUN Learning to the Classroom and Beyond

1:30-2:30pm:
- Student Workshop 4
- Advisor Debrief

2:30-3:30pm:
Mock Committee Simulation (Advisors welcome)

CONTACT Program Administrator

For questions, please contact Lydia Johnson, Program Associate, at lyjohnson@ccwa.org or 216.255.9006.

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