Illinois ELA Educator Workshop: Teaching Borders & Belonging
Join us to explore our collection for ELA educators highlighting stories that explore the complicated world of belonging. This event will be hosted in-person.
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 ISBE (Illinois).
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During the workshop, we will:
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Introduce Facing History’s approach to the ELA classroom.
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Showcase our collection, Borders & Belonging.
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Share sample texts, essential questions, and student learning experiences that promote deeper learning about self and society.
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Explore how to use our Unit Planning Toolkit to craft an effective curriculum for your own classroom.
Registration for this workshop is now closed, please reach out to Chicago [at] facinghistory.org (Chicago[at]facinghistory[dot]org) for questions.
This professional learning workshop will introduce educators to Facing History’s approach to teaching secondary English Language Arts (ELA). We will explore parts of our newest collection, Borders & Belonging, that 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—which include text sets, whole-class reads, and book club options—they 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.
Who should join the workshop? 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 at 9:00 am—3:00 pm, in-person at the Erikson Institute.
Address: 451 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
Certificate of Completion
Up to 6 clock hours (CPDU's) for Illinois-certified educators will be offered for full participation.
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