Exploring Borders and Belonging: A Seminar for ELA Educators
About this event:
Multi-Session
Our multi-session professional learning series are designed for in-depth exploration of themes and topics that help educators strengthen their skills and competencies. Session information is included in the event details.
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.
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Key Points
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Registration will close on July 11th, 2025.
How do borders shape belonging? Our newest English Language Arts collection, Borders and Belonging, highlights stories and counter-narratives that explore the complicated world of belonging and the tangible and intangible borders that can shape it. As students in grades 7 through 12 make their way through these resources, educators can help students consider their own ability to cultivate a sense of belonging for themselves and others and develop their capacity to participate fully in conversations across differences.
During this interactive online seminar, we will explore our modular collection, which includes text sets, learning experiences, and unit planning tools to support thematic units on borders and belonging in middle and high school ELA classrooms.
Seminar-at-a-Glance Details
Who should take this seminar: 7th- to 12th-grade English language arts and humanities teachers, department chairs, supervisors, and special education teachers.
Schedule: Tuesday, July 22 – Thursday, July 24, 2025
- Tuesday, July 22: 11:30 AM–4 PM ET (convert to your time zone)
- Wednesday, July 23: 11:30 AM–4 PM ET (convert to your time zone)
- Thursday, July 24: 11:30 AM–4 PM ET (convert to your time zone)
Cost: We charge a nonrefundable processing fee of $25 when your application has been accepted. The full event cost of the seminar has been covered by generous funding from Facing History & Ourselves donors and partner organizations.
Time Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per day (plus breaks).
Format: Facilitated Zoom meetings with session materials in Canvas. This interactive seminar will include opportunities for conversation and facilitated breakout sessions. In alignment with Facing History’s privacy policy, we will not be recording the sessions, so please plan to join us live.
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 15 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.
