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LGBTQ History: OUT Curriculum Cohort
In this free one-week workshop for 11th grade teachers, we will explore various points in LGBTQ history through readings, presentations by historians, model lessons, and a hands-on exploration of the ONE Archives at the USC Libraries. Teachers will be compensated $500 upon completion of a lesson.
Find out more »Democratic Discussions: Simulations, Character-Driven Seminars and the History-Social Science Framework
Three-day, hands-on program for secondary history-social studies teachers that will explore ways teachers can engage their students in historical, constitutional, political and controversial issues in the classroom. Fee: $200
Find out more »Places and Time: L.A. History and Geography
Free five-day workshop for 3rd, 4th, 8th and 11th grade teachers about environmental literacy and environmental justice, with a focus on the Port of Los Angeles. We will use the exceptional maps and photos of Southern California housed in the Auto Club Archives. Teachers will receive a $300 stipend upon completion of a lesson.
Find out more »Teaching with Primary Sources: The FAIR Act – LGBTQ & Disability History
Free three-day workshop for 11th & 12th grade teachers examining the history of disability and LGBTQ movements for civil rights and their legacies through readings, presentations by historians, and exploration of curriculum.
Find out more »Latin America & the History-Social Science Framework
Three-day workshop for 10th grade World History teachers. The workshop will explore topics related to Latin American history and the ways that the History-Social Science Framework addresses them. Through talks from scholars and model lessons teachers will explore these histories with a focus on multiple perspectives and learn how they can incorporate these ideas into their classrooms. Fee: $250
Find out more »Civic Justice: The Activism of the East L.A. Walkouts
Free one-day workshop for 11th, 12th and Ethnic Studies educators. This teacher workshop explores the historical context and pedagogical approaches that will help teachers include the 1968 East LA Walkouts in their courses in order to promote active civic engagement through culturally responsive instruction.
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