Upcoming Professional Learning Oppprtunities with CMU​

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Learning By Hearings with the  Levin Center for Oversight & Democracy - April 17, 2026 (Learn More Here)

Central Michigan University's Social Studies Education Program invites secondary educators to participate in an in-depth professional development session designed to enhance social studies instruction through high-quality resources and proven instructional strategies. Offered in collaboration with the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at Wayne State University Law School, this training will feature resources from the center's Learning by Hearings program, supporting the development of inquiry-driven, civically engaged, and literacy-rich classrooms. 

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AMERICA @ 250: THE DECLARATION’S PROMISE - PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE -  March 27, 2026 (Learn More Here)

Join us for a special professional learning event with the National Constitution Center, hosted by the Social Studies Education Program at Central Michigan University!

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Professional Learning with The Zekelman Holocaust Center -  April 24, 2026 (Learn More Here)

This professional learning opportunity consists of two sessions. Registrants may choose to attend one or both sessions. 

 

Session 1: Pre-War Jewish Life

Participants in this session will gain an understanding of the variety of Jewish experiences in Europe before the Holocaust. Learn how the history of Jewish life in Europe was impacted by historical antisemitism before the Holocaust. Explore testimonies and stories of Michigan Holocaust survivors describing what their lives were like before the war. 

 

Session 2: Eugenics & the Holocaust

This session focuses on the evolution of eugenics in Nazi Germany, which enabled everyday German citizens to believe in devaluation of human lives. Educators will learn about medical ethics during the Holocaust and how to teach students how the Nazis used pseudo-science to justify genocide. 

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