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Back-to-School Toolkit: Teaching Strategies and Resources for the School Year

Prepare for the coming school year as we explore teaching strategies and flexible resources designed to help you begin getting to know your students.

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This webinar provides an overview of Facing History’s Back-to-School Toolkit. This toolkit of teacher resources and classroom activities will help you lay a foundation for a reflective and caring community in the opening days of the school year.

We are grateful to The Hammer Family for supporting the development of our on-demand learning and teaching resources.

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At the conclusion of viewing the webinar, participants can download a Certificate of Completion for one hour of attendance. Certificates may be submitted for a school’s or district’s approval towards professional development credits. Requirements for professional development credits vary by state. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their school, organization, and/or state.

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