"This institute was, by far, the best I have ever attended in all my years of teaching.” — Boston Public School teacher
The Education Department of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum provides professional development opportunities for elementary and secondary school educators.
These offerings range from day-long conferences to two-week institutes and take place throughout the year. Programs combine opportunities to interact with leaders in the fields of history, public affairs and politics with creative teaching tools and primary source materials.
The President at Work: Historical Perspectives from the Kennedy Years and Contemporary Views
June 29 - July 1, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
July 2, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
"The President at Work", presented in partnership with Boston Public Schools, will examine several key roles of the presidency -- first looking back at how President Kennedy fulfilled each role in relation to the historical circumstances of the early 1960s, and then examining President Obama's approach to the office in meeting current challenges. This year's program, geared towards teachers of civics, United States history, and American government, will feature guest speakers including Andrew Card, President George W. Bush's Chief of Staff from 2001-2006, and Leon Fuerth, Vice President Al Gore's National Security Advisor from 1993-2000.
There is no charge for Boston Public School teachers. The fee for educators who do not teach in the Boston Public Schools is $100. Teachers may earn 20 PDPs.
Click here for a flyer and registration form. (doc)
Hard Times and Public Policy: Facing Economic Challenges, Past and Present
July 6-17, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The 2009 American Studies Summer Institute, presented with the University of Massachusetts Boston, will offer a critical and historical examination of the social and political impact of severe downturns in the U.S. economy. Teachers may earn three graduate credits (fee of $195) or 35 PDPs (fee of $100).
Click here for a brochure with registration form. (pdf)
Kennedy Library Forums
Our free public forums are often tied to history and civics curricula.