Explorations: Partnering with Facing History to Build More Inclusive Schools
September 30, 2025 | 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm EDT
Virtual
About this event:
Single Session
Our single professional learning sessions are designed to easily fit into your day. Typically one hour or less, these sessions explore timely and relevant topics including teaching strategies, current events, and more.
Instructor-Led
This professional learning event will be led by Facing History staff. When you register, you will receive instructions for how to attend the event.
This event qualifies for Certificate of Completion.
See DetailsSchool teams of teacher leaders, instructional coaches, counselors, and administrators are invited to attend our Explorations workshop to experience Facing History's approach to professional learning, learn more about the principles behind Facing History’s programs and pedagogy, and hear about ways we can help you meet your goals to transform your school community.
This three-hour, interactive virtual learning experience will introduce you to ways Facing History can support educational leaders working to improve school culture, deepen academic engagement, and build schools where every student and every teacher feel that they belong.
"Facing History is a great asset, not just for history or humanities teachers, but for every teacher. They really help you understand ways to connect with students and help them connect with each other." - Explorations Participant
Workshop participants will:
- Experience first-hand Facing History's approach to professional learning and pedagogy
- Explore the ways Facing History integrates intellectual rigor, emotional engagement, and reflection on ethical questions to support a school culture where students and educators thrive and are successful
- Build shared understanding with colleagues of the ways Facing History can help meet their school’s goals
Sustained use of Facing History & Ourselves’ approach can empower young people to stand up against bigotry, bias, and identity-based hate.
Who Should Attend Explorations: Schools who are considering beginning a whole-school partnership with Facing History through the Schools Where We Belong program are encouraged to send teams of at least 3 people, including teacher leaders, instructional coaches, counselors, and administrators.. The cost of the workshop has been covered by generous funding from Facing History & Ourselves donors and partner organizations.
Workshop Schedule:
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT (convert to your time zone)
Workshop Time Commitment: Approximately 3 hours
Workshop Format: Facilitated Zoom meeting
Accessibility: Facing History is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive educational environment for educators of all abilities. If you have an accessibility need, please contact us at support [at] facinghistory.org. If possible, requests should be made at least two weeks in advance. Please note: we will make every effort to secure services, but all are subject to availability.
Questions? Contact support [at] facinghistory.org (support[at]facinghistory[dot]org)
Certificate of Completion
This event qualifies for a Certificate of Completion. At the conclusion of the event, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for 3 hours 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.
In some states you may also be eligible for professional development credit. If you are from IL, MA, NY, or TX, contact [email protected] for more information.
