Thank you in advance for contributing to the civic fabric of our society through your volunteerism!
We the People offers numerous opportunities for students to showcase and compete. Districts are a half day event in November for students to address one We the People question. The State Showcase and Finals are in January as a full day event. At both of these, any educator interested in professional learning may gain additional professional learning and SCECH credits.
About You
Please tell us more about yourself.
Name
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Last Name
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Role & Title
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Organization or Affiliation
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My pronouns are:
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She/hers/her
He/him/his
They/theirs/their
Other - please let us know:
Other pronoun:
Please enter your preferred email.
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Phone Number
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For communication via text and phone.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address - in case there is a need to send We the People materials.
Street Address
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City
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Volunteer Availability & Preferences
For judges new to We the People or are interested in refreshing their knowledge, scoring judges will need to attend a 30-45 minute virtual orientation in advance of the state event. This may be a live (virtual) or recorded orientation. Thank you.
District Showcase Event Options
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Friday, November 13, 2026 (8am-12:00pm) - GVSU Pew Campus
Friday, November 20, 2026 (8am-12:00pm) - EMU Upshur Institute for Civic Education
I cannot volunteer for either of these district dates but please include me for future events.
State Showcase & Competition Options
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ALL DAY Friday, January 8, 2027 - Lansing
7:30am-12:30pm on January 8 only
12pm-4:30pm on January 8 only
I cannot volunteer for the state showcase but please include me for future events.
I am willing to volunteer as: ________. Please check all that apply.
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Judge
Time Keeper & Facilitator
Other (registration, hospitality, room host, etc.)
If you have any affiliations with a certain person/school competing, please indicate this here. If you aren't aware of any preclusions, please type N/A.
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Please list any school and/or individual who you may have real and/or perceived conflicts in judging.
Judging Content Preferences
If you selected to be a scoring judge, please indicate any preferences for content information.
Unit Judging Preferences
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Philosophical & Historical Foundations of the American Political System (Unit One)
The Founding Era & Creation of the Constitution (Unit Two)
How the Constitution has Changed to Further the Ideals of the Declaration of Independence (Unit Three)
The Values, Principles, & Practices Embodied in the Constitution and its Institutions (Unit Four)
The Bill of Rights in Focus (Unit Five)
Challenges Facing the American Constitutional Democracy (Unit Six)
Any of the above units.
I do not want to be a judge.
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Releases
To ensure a safe and fun event, please read the details below.
Code of Conduct.
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No.
I agree to the adult and volunteer code of conduct. By registering, I acknowledge full compliance with the Adult Code of Conduct for myself, coaches, and adults I bring into the event space. A full copy of the a Code can be reviewed here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMsCQG4H9Kxpx8vZgmde7AaZE0h0og8JQ2u695GrAbw/edit?usp=sharing. By registering I also agree to work with my students to represent both the school and MCCE with personal, professional, and academic integrity.
Media Release.
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No.
I acknowledge that MCCE and its partners may use the likeness, images, video, and names of students and adults affiliated with my school’s participation. I understand the above may be used for press releases, social media, school communications, video promotions, and other related communications. Should a student, school, or volunteer choose to withdraw from this agreement, the school or participant has an affirmative obligation to submit written notification to MCCE staff who will sign the document prior to the beginning of an event.
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A Few More Questions...
Are you an alumnus of any MCCE program? Please check all that apply.
Mock Trial
We the People
Project Citizen
Civitas (Teacher Exchange Program)
None. Unfortunately, I didn't have a cool teacher who did these programs!
I did a related speech and performance activity - debate, forensics, etc.
Other
Please tell us why you chose to volunteer with MCCE.
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Are there any additional comments or information we may need? Please include any accommodations which may help your accessibility for the hearings. Please indicate any ASL needs at least two weeks in advance.
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