Facing History’s Approach to ELA Online Workshop
January 27, 2026 | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm EST
Virtual
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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 DetailsThis professional learning will introduce educators to Facing History’s approach to teaching secondary English Language Arts (ELA) that can be used to support common instructional formats: text sets, whole-class reads, and book clubs. We will explore our modular collection that invites students to explore the complexity of identity and develop a sense of agency as they reflect on what it means to grow up in the world today.
Participants will:
- Explore Facing History’s approach to the ELA classroom
- Interact with our expansive collection, Coming of Age in a Complex World
- Engage with sample texts, essential questions, and student learning experiences that promote deeper learning about self and society
- Discover ways to use our Unit Planning Toolkit to craft effective curriculum for your own classroom
Who should take the online workshop: 6th- to 12th-grade English language arts and humanities teachers
Time Commitment: 5 hours
Cost: There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee due once your application has been accepted. The full event fee for this workshop has been waived thanks to generous funding from Facing History & Ourselves donors and partner organizations. The registration fee for educators participating in a District Curriculum Program, Schools Where We Belong, or the Partner Schools Network has also been covered.
Format: Facilitated Zoom meeting. This interactive workshop will include opportunities for conversation and facilitated breakout sessions. Captioning will be provided during this workshop. Details for joining the Zoom meeting will be shared by email prior to the workshop. This workshop will not be recorded.
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 (support[at]facinghistory[dot]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 5 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.
