Educator Programs
Powerful Content. Engaging Instructional Strategies.
From civic learning to core curriculum, we’ve got you covered. Our professional development programs provide rich and unique experiences with history. Connect with the Museum’s exhibitions and resources. Engage with staff and experts.
Check out our opportunities for the 2025–26 school year below!
Teacher Workshop | Field Trip of Dreams: Planning the Perfect Visit
Saturday, October 4, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Free; RSVP required. Earn 3 PD hours.
Are you looking for new ideas to create meaningful and engaging field trips for your students? Meet with CHM staff to explore our exhibitions and IDEA stations, try out gallery activities, and consider ways to connect your visit to your classroom instruction. Special raffle drawing for one FREE field trip bus!
RSVP for October 4 Workshop
Teacher Seminar | Aquí en Chicago
Saturdays, November 8 and 15, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Free; RSVP required. Earn up to 6 PD hours.
Chicago has been home to Latino/a/e communities since the 1800s. Their descendants have actively carried on and protected Latino/a/e cultural heritage and traditions. Discover how to connect your students to Chicago’s rich and complex Latino/a/e history through a deep dive into Aquí en Chicago. You’ll participate in activities from the learning guide, explore the exhibition, and engage in conversation with members of the project team, including curator Elena Gonzales (session II). Attend one or both sessions!
Virtual Teacher Book Club | Us, in Progress: Short Stories about Young Latinos
Zoom sessions on Saturdays, January 31 and February 28, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. with asynchronous engagement in between
Fee $50, includes book; RSVP required. Earn up to 18 PD hours.
Mark your calendars for this popular professional learning experience as we read Us, in Progress: Short Stories about Young Latinos by Lulu Delacre.
Additional details and registration will be available November 12.
Save the Date!
Our Spring Teacher Workshop will be Saturday, April 11. Check back for details in 2026!
Customized Planning with CHM Education Staff
Our educators are here to match Chicago History Museum resources to your needs, answer questions, and help brainstorm ideas. Simply email school programs staff and let us know what you’re working on. We’ll set up a FREE, one-hour Zoom meeting with you to share materials and answer questions. We look forward to meeting you and learning about all the amazing work you are doing! 1 PD hour per session.
Please email both Heidi Moisan moisan@chicagohistory.org and Megan Clark clark@chicagohistory.org to make an appointment.
In-Service Programs
Are you interested in a custom in-service experience?
We’re happy to plan with you. To get started, email Heidi Moisan, senior school programs manager, at moisan@chicagohistory.org.
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