Weeklong Summer Teacher Workshops
The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society at The Ohio State University offers summer professional development workshops for civics, government, and history teachers across the country.
These opportunities are designed for high school teachers, but also benefit and are open to educators from third through eighth grade. These workshops increase U.S. teachers’ knowledge of and appreciation for the key texts and events that have shaped this nation’s history.
Summer 2026: Declaration of Independence
In summer 2026, our first set of workshops will provide strategies and resources for teaching about the Declaration of Independence. These workshops coincide with the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Sessions will include lectures from experts on the American Founding, discussion of strategies for teaching the Declaration, and simulation exercises on the Second Continental Congress.
Summer 2027: The U.S. Constitution
In summer 2027, we will offer professional development workshops focused on the U.S. Constitution. Details on these workshops will be available by early 2027. If you want to receive information on these workshops, please email ChaseCenter@osu.edu.
Summer 2028: The Bill of Rights
In summer 2028, we will offer professional development workshops on the Bill of Rights. Details on these workshops will be available by early 2028. If you want to receive information on these workshops, please email ChaseCenter@osu.edu.
