2026-2027 Professional Development Series
(Some) Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm
Each session is worth 1 OPI Renewal Unit. You can sign up to attend live, or watch the recording within 2 weeks.
September
Sept. 21 Introduction to the NHD Elementary Division Receive Recording
October
Oct. 5 Understanding the Annual Theme: Innovation in History Receive Recording
Oct. 19 Tips for Researching Montana History Receive Recording
Oct. 26 Utilizing Digital Newspapers Receive Recording
November
Nov. 9 Classroom Ready Research Strategies Register
Nov. 16 Creating an NHD Performance Register
Nov. 23 Creating an NHD Paper Register
Nov. 30 Creating an NHD Documentary Register
December
Dec. 7 Creating an NHD Website Register
Dec. 14 Creating an NHD Exhibit Register
January
Jan. 4 Preparing the Annotated Bibliography & Process Paper Register
Jan. 12 Preparing for the Contest Register
February
Feb. 22 Turning Feedback into a Revision Plan Register
On-Demand PD
New to historical thinking, student-driven historical research, or National History Day? Looking to sharpen your skills in certain areas? Check out our On-Demand PD series to learn more.
Register for the sessions you want to complete, and we will email you a slide deck, recording, and completion form. Renewal units awarded for each session you complete
Primary v. Secondary Sources: What's the Difference? (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Asking & Answering Historical Questions (2 OPI Renewal Units)
Primary Source Analysis: Agency (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Introduction to the 2027 Theme: Innovation in History (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Introduction to the Elementary Division (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Tips for Researching Montana History (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Utilizing Digital Newspapers (1 OPI Renewal Unit)