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Facing History’s Approach to Teaching Coming of Age Literature Chicago Workshop

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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 ISBE (Illinois).

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English & Language Arts

Culture & Identity Democracy & Civic Engagement

Equity Education

Introduce Facing History’s approach to the ELA classroom
Showcase our expansive collection, Coming of Age in a Complex World
Share sample texts, essential questions, and student learning experiences that promote deeper learning about self and society
Explore how to use our Unit Planning Toolkit to craft effective curriculum for your own classroom

This 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.

Who should take the course? 6th–12th grade English/Language Arts educators and instructional coaches

ISBE credits will be offered

Breakfast and lunch will be provided, vegetarian options will be included.

This workshop will be held 8:30 am - 3:00 pm, in-person at the Erikson Institute.

Address: 451 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60654

Certificate of Completion

If you are an educator based in Illinois, you may be eligible for up to 6 clock hours upon completion of this workshop.

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