Professional Development Online Events

What trainings are coming up? (with links)

On the Docket: Upcoming Supreme Court Cases

Close out the academic year by considering the upcoming cases the Supreme Court will be deciding this term. Our scholar will provide insight into the historical and legal aspects of several of these cases and the constitutional arguments on both sides of each case. A member of the Center’s teacher network will share resources to help educators discuss these cases in their own classrooms.

ConstitutionCenter.org

Wednesday, May 20th, 5:30-7pm CT

6 Econ Books in 60 Minutes

Looking for inspiration over summer break? We have six excellent contenders for your reading list. In this all-new edition of "6 Econ Books in 60 Minutes" you will learn about titles that promise to strengthen your content knowledge and enrich your instruction.

Econiful.org

Wednesday, May 13th, 6-7pm CT

TWO SESSIONS - AP Micro (5/11) and AP Macro (5/13) Exam Debriefs!

Teachers will have the opportunity to examine the 2026 AP Micro and AP Macro FRQ’s in detail. The concepts underlying each question will be addressed and participants will obtain timely feedback on how to answer the questions. Both teachers interested in debriefing their current students and/or preparing future students for success should attend.

EconEdLink.org

Monday, May 11th, 6-7pm CT

Wednesday, May 13th, 6-7pm CT

Reform Movements & the Declaration: Civil Rights

Explore how the Declaration of Independence shaped the struggle for civil rights in America. This webinar examines how activists and movements challenged the nation to live up to its promise of liberty and equality, highlighting key campaigns, speeches, and actions that connected the fight for equality to the ideals of 1776.

FTE.org

Saturday, May 9th, 9:45-11am CT

Speaker Series: Lessons from the Front Lines from Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) Volunteers

Bankruptcy lawyers, judges, and financial professionals see the aftermath every day - lives derailed by poor financial decisions made at 18. These are real stories told by professionals who witness the consequences when financial education comes too late. CARE volunteers will share what they've learned from thousands of classroom visits, and how to make credit education memorable for students.

NGPF.org

Tuesday, May 12th, 6-7pm CT

America at 250: Promises, Paradoxes, and the Present. "Do We Get a Birthday Cake?"

How far we have come! How far do we have yet to go? Let's perform a civic audit on America at 150: ideals proclaimed vs. ideals practiced. We will use the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the 14th Amendments and modern civic evidence and data to guide students on evaluating whether the U.S. is living up to its founding promises using evidence and civil discourse. Final Webinar in the 4-part series!

SocialStudies.org

Thursday, May 14th, 6-7pm CT