The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center’s professional development opportunities are designed to support teachers.
Our professional development opportunities support teachers in delivering high-quality instruction. Our resources help teachers build their students’ content knowledge, empathy, and critical thinking skills. Educators will gain tangible resources that can easily be integrated into existing curriculum.
Professional development workshops at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center are designed to support teachers in delivering high-quality instruction that builds students’ content knowledge, empathy, and critical thinking skills. Educators will leave with tangible resources that can easily be integrated into existing curriculum. See below for upcoming professional development opportunities.
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Our expert staff can facilitate professional development training for your staff at our award-winning center within historic Union Terminal. Tailored to fit each school district’s unique initiatives, we also conduct on-site professional development at schools throughout the region. Below is a sampling of the professional development opportunities we can provide to school districts.
For more information, contact Director of Education Lauren Karas at [email protected].
Want to improve your students’ critical thinking skills and foster a sense of social responsibility? Join us for a dynamic workshop on best practices in Holocaust education. You’ll learn how to contextualize the Holocaust for adolescent learners and incorporate survivor testimonies and primary sources into your lessons. Plus, you’ll leave with creative, Common Core-aligned strategies to inspire action and promote tolerance. Sign up now to elevate your teaching and make a lasting impact on your students.
Want to help your students become Upstanders and fight against injustice? Join us for an interactive workshop on using character strengths to inspire action. You’ll learn how to identify and leverage your own character strengths in the classroom, as well as strategies for guiding students in activating their unique strengths to make a positive impact in their communities. This workshop is perfect for educators looking to promote equity, inclusion, service learning, or youth leadership. Sign up now to empower your students and make a difference.
As hate crimes continue to rise in the US, educators need support to help students understand and address issues of antisemitism, xenophobia, and racism in their communities. Our workshop provides a framework for tackling these tough conversations and empowering students to take action against hate. Our staff will share research-driven strategies to help you navigate these challenges and prepare your students to make a difference. Sign up now to learn how to support your students and promote inclusion and understanding.
Due to inclement weather, the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center is closed today. For immediate needs, please email [email protected].
