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Our next workshop is coming up Sept 16-17! Click on "workshops" for more information!
Two in-person workshops will be offered in 2026 where we will welcome a total of 60 participants. The workshops are two-days long. The workshops will focus on inquiry-based pedagogical strategies for teaching with primary sources. Teachers will leave with a better understanding of how to find primary sources and how to use them.
Why should a teacher participate in this workshop?
Why should a teacher participate in this workshop?
Deepen your understanding for using historical evidence in the classroom. These strategies are engaging and positions students to deepen their critical thinking skills while practicing argumentation with claim, evidence, and reasoning. Each participant will receive a stipend for their participation. Three participants from the workshops will be recruited to be a TPS-UCM coach.
Who can participate in the in-person workshops?
Who can participate in the in-person workshops?
PK16 teachers who want to learn more about how to teach with primary sources.
How do I apply to participate in the workshop?
How do I apply to participate in the workshop?
You may now apply for our workshops. Click here to submit your application: this link.
Who ultimately gets selected for participation in the workshop?
Who ultimately gets selected for participation in the workshop?
Participants will come from diverse areas around the region and will represent a varied amount of experiences, grade levels and congressional districts.
When are the workshops?
When are the workshops?
Workshops will be held in two different locations/dates. All workshops will run from 8:00am-2:30pm.
July 14-15, 2026 | Lee's Summit, MO
September 16-17, 2026 | Platte City, MO
What are previous participants saying about their experience with the workshop?
What are previous participants saying about their experience with the workshop?
"This was the most beneficial, relevant PD I have attended since 2018. Thank you so much for your knowledge and expertise, and thank you for making it so fun!" -- Elementary Teacher
"I'm really excited to try some of these activities with kids!" --Elementary Teacher
"Thank you Tina and Scott!! I hope you will offer more workshops!" --Middle School Teacher
"I feel like these were two days away from my building that were very worthwhile. I appreciated the learning and opportunity. Thank you so much! I can't wait to share what I learned with my colleagues." --Middle School Teacher
"I learned so much and loved what was shared. This was my first workshop and I enjoyed it so much!! Thank you so much for allowing me to come and learn about such a great resource opportunity I have at my fingertips that I had no idea was available." --Middle and High School Teacher
"I have been to many, many PD opportunities provided in and out of the district since 2003, and this was by far my favorite. Thank you!!" --Middle School Teacher
"This was the PD I have had in 15 years! Keep up the great work!" --Middle School Teacher
How can you help me convince my district to allow me to attend?
How can you help me convince my district to allow me to attend?
Kansas Teachers: Here is a letter to share with your admin about the benefits of attending.
Missouri Teachers: Here is a letter to share with your admin about the benefits of attending.
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