We offer professional development workshops on the subjects of Northern slavery, colonial and New Nation America, and the history of women, both enslaved and free, during the same periods.
Participants walk away with ideas, skills, materials, and knowledge that they can immediately bring into their classrooms.
Our dynamic approach centers new scholarship, inquiry-based learning, and culturally responsive practices. We have extensive experience working with districts, schools, administrators, educators, and experts in fields including social studies, civics, humanities, English language arts (ELA), digital humanities, and more! CTLE credit is available for New York State teachers and teaching assistants.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Using Kofi’s Fire in the Classroom
Tuesday, August 27 at Philipsburg Manor
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Learn from the creative team about integrating Kofi’s Fire, an interactive graphic novel exploring the 1741 “New York Conspiracy” and Kofi’s fight for freedom, into grades 6-12 curricula in social studies, American History, English Language Arts, and more. Participants walk away with ideas, skills, materials, and knowledge that they can immediately bring into their classrooms.
Teachers: Middle and High School
Workshop: 4pm to 7pm (includes tour and reception)
Price: FREE
CLTE Credits: 3
Webinars: Teaching About Slavery
Watch a series of teacher webinars from March 2024 where educators from across the country shared their experiences and strategies for teaching the history of Northern slavery. Participants learned tangible skills to use with their students and received adaptable lesson plans suitable for various grade levels.