Professional Development

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Participate in programming for educators, where you’ll connect with experts and peers and get the content knowledge and confidence to teach with primary sources from The Huntington’s collections. Workshops feature botanical, art, and library collections and follow object-based learning and scientific-inquiry pedagogy.

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Evening for Educators

Connect with other educators while exploring an exhibition after hours. Learn how to incorporate engagement strategies such as See-Think-Do to encourage close looking, participate in a related artmaking activity, and enjoy dinner. Separate workshops are available for grades K–5 and 6–12 educators.

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Saturday Workshops

Take a deep dive into a featured topic with experts, engage in hands-on activities, and discover creative ways to apply your knowledge to your classroom teaching. Leave with a kit of materials that you can take back to your class!

Virtual Office Hours

Join monthly virtual drop-in sessions, where you can ask questions and receive support about The Huntington’s primary sources and programs. Join at any point during the session to learn how to find primary sources and fun activities that encourage hands-on creativity, troubleshoot lesson plans, and book school or educator programs.

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Group Educator Orientation

For schools, district coordinators, and other educator groups: Learn how to make the most of The Huntington’s resources through private sessions with our Educator Programs team.

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Teacher Advisory Panel

The Teacher Advisory Panel brings together educators of many disciplines and grade levels to guide, pilot, and evaluate educational programs and resources produced by The Huntington’s Education staff.