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
NEH Institute for K-12 Educators
Slavery in the Colonial North
July 13-July 19, 2025 at Philipsburg Manor
This immersive week-long program will explore slavery’s role in shaping the the nation’s economic and political development. The institute will offer teachers invaluable tools and strategies for sharing this vital yet challenging history with accuracy and sensitivity in their classrooms.
Teachers: K-12
Application Deadline: March 5, 2025
Stipend: $1300
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.