School & District Programs

Our proven approach is both academically rigorous and emotionally engaging. Backed by nearly 50 years of data about student learning and engagement, our training and teaching materials provide standards-aligned curricula that promote civic skills, prosocial behavior and academic success. 

What you can expect when you partner with us

All of our programs are designed to help you achieve the following outcomes:

• Nurture student-centered classroom communities
• Promote inquiry-based learning, perspective-taking, and deliberative skills
• Establish identity and belonging as central to students' academic learning
• Foster empathy, ethical reflection, moral reasoning, and civic agency

Whether you are seeking innovative and research-backed teaching materials or looking for a time-tested professional learning partner for your staff, we have a program that will fit your needs.

School and District Programs

• Introductory Professional Development for Schools & Districts
• District Curriculum Partnerships
• Whole School Partnerships

Introductory Professional Development 

Our robust collection of introductory professional development workshops are led by experienced educators who are steeped in our approach and materials. Our introductory workshops range from 90 minutes to a full day of dynamic, hands-on learning for teachers.

From sessions on our core materials for social studies and ELA to full-staff offerings focused on navigating crucial conversations and the principles of equitable education, these programs are a great way to provide industry-leading professional development across a department, a whole school, or a full district. 

SEE OUR LIST OF INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP

District Curriculum Partnerships

Our District Curriculum Partnerships offer a comprehensive approach to implementing our industry-leading resources across your district and support your work to promote increased academic success, prosocial behavior, and civic skills. Each partnership includes:

• Fully developed teaching materials and lesson plans, plus detailed teacher and student facing guides to support implementation of one of our core curriculum offerings for social studies, ELA, civics, and other humanities units 
• Dynamic and engaging staff training for all educators who will be implementing the curriculum to introduce them to the material and give them hands-on guidance for how to integrate our materials in their classrooms.  
• Ongoing support including follow-up coaching with implementing teachers, online office hours with Facing History program staff, and additional self-paced professional learning sessions.

Whole School Partnerships

Our whole-school partnership model for middle and high schools, Schools Where We Belong, integrates student-centered teaching practices throughout school culture and curriculum. 

This flexible two-year partnership

• Combines best-in-class instructional materials and professional development to help schools promote civic engagement and support deep academic learning.
• Equips school leaders and classroom teachers to foster inclusion, belonging and adopt more equitable educational practices and mindsets. 
• Supports students in gaining analytical skills, empathy, civic responsibility, and the belief that they can make a difference in the world.

Developing Strong School Leadership

Over the last few years we’ve heard from teachers, administrators, and other education leaders that building a safe and inclusive school community is a top-priority. But we know that for most school leaders juggling the day-in and day-out demands can make this important work feel daunting. 

Join one of our upcoming professional learning events for school leaders, which are designed to help superintendents, associate superintendents, principals, heads of school, department heads and other leaders intentionally hold time to work through current challenges and develop a community of practice with other leaders like them from around the country. 

If you are interested in developing strong leadership skills in your school or district, consider registering for an upcoming session and sharing with other leaders in your network.