Professional Development
Facing History's professional development
programs serve educators who understand that their students' academic
and emotional growth depends to a large degree on their own commitment
to growing and learning. We work mainly with teachers of middle and
high school students, helping them to master important skills in
classroom pedagogy: how to conduct a discussion in which students truly
talk and listen to one another; how to raise controversial topics; how
to establish a classroom atmosphere of trust.
Our professional development offerings include: week-long seminars, multi-week online courses full-day and after-school workshops
on particular topics, and in-service training tailored to the needs of
individual schools and school districts. The Facing History model is
strong on follow-up. Teachers who have attended of one of our training
events gain free membership in our Teacher Network, with free access to
a vast array of support services and resources:
- individual consultations on curriculum planning and classroom concerns
- our extensive lending library of print and audio-visual materials
- the password-protected section of our educator resources section, where teachers can exchange ideas, view model lesson and unit plans, and download resource materials
- a regional Speakers' Bureau that includes survivors of genocide, community activists, artists, and scholars whom educators can bring to their schools
- frequent email updates, providing timely and relevant information to use in the classroom
Seminars
Discover an interdisciplinary approach
that links history, literature and ethics. Our seminars connect history
to the moral questions inherent in a study not only of violence,
racism, and antisemitism but also of courage, caring, and compassion.
Workshops
Join us as we explore new materials that will help you guide important conversations on these subjects in your classrooms.
Online Learning
Want to take a seminar or workshop, but need more flexibility? Browse our online courses, workshops and other events.
Jewish Education Program
We have adapted our program for use in
Jewish educational settings. The program centers on The Jews of Poland,
a resource book designed for teachers in Jewish educational settings.
