Objects, Art, and People:

Teaching with Primary Sources

Teacher Institute

June 10 - June 14, 2024

Apply now for 2024!

Interested? Click HERE to apply!

How do art, history and biography intersect in the study of Colorado's past?

What resources are available to promote learning with primary sources?

How can you incorporate primary sources into almost everything you teach?

Join us to find out the answers to these questions and more this summer! Collaborate with your peer teachers and create lesson plans focusing on the history of Colorado through art and biography.

Earn 35 PD hours while working and exploring 4 of Denver's best museums!

This Teacher Institute is open to elementary teachers within the 7 SCFD counties. Registration will open in January. Space is limited. Preference will be given to Title 1 teachers.

Cost: Free!

What have past participants said about the institute?

"I think this is a great model for educator development and practice-building. This week had the perfect blend of time spent working/thinking and time spend just being with art/artifacts/historical sources. A genuinely wonderful week thanks to all!" - 5th grade Denver Metro Teacher

"This was an awesome institute. Reenvisioning how my Social Studies lessons can go utilizing the primary sources we learned about will support my students understanding of the world around them." - 5th grade Denver Metro Teacher

News!

April 12, 2024: We have extended the Application Deadline! Applications are now due by April 27!

February 14, 2024: Applications are now available! Click here to apply. Applications are due by April 27

September 12, 2023: Interested in applying for our 2024 Teacher Institute? Let us know you are interested here and we'll send you an email once applications are live!