Teacher Professional Development
Everything you need
to teach Wisconsin history
The Wisconsin Historical Society provides professional learning opportunities and classroom materials for teachers across Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. Our professional development resources focus on historical thinking and civic learning – making history engaging and relevant for learners of all ages.
Scheduled Events
Teaching Historically
Bring primary resources, historical thinking and inquiry into your classroom through these hands-on and standards aligned professional learning workshops. Through these sessions, teachers explore primary resources, deep dive into Wisconsin history, and practice teaching historically across all grades.
National History Day
Events coming soon!
Are you a National History Day teacher? Check out these professional learning workshops for how to bring NHD into your classroom, engage your students in historical research, and make the most of this program.
Educator Open Houses
Dive into the history in your backyard! The Wisconsin Historical Society hosts free Educator Open Houses at its 12 sites and museums throughout the year. Stop by and pick up free teaching materials and learn more about the history all around us.
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Wisconsin: Our State Our Story
Core content for grades 3-5
Do you teach with the Wisconsin: Our State; Our Story textbook? We are here for you! These professional learning sessions can be scheduled on demand and held virtually or in person at your school. Each workshop provides tips and ideas for pacing, activities, and extension resources.
Bring WisHistory to Your School!
Are you looking to hone your social studies teaching skills? Contact us to schedule a workshop at your school, plan an in-service day, or learn more about the resources available to you from the Wisconsin Historical Society.
Wisconsin Adventures
Welcome to a new way of learning! Wisconsin Adventures combines Wisconsin history with the deep learning opportunities at the heart of role-playing games. Discover how easy it is to turn Dungeons & Dragons (a Wisconsin invention!) into a uniquely fun learning experience.
Classroom Resources
Looking for ready-to-use classroom resources? Check out the Wisconsin Historical Society classroom resource library for lesson plans, activities, media, and more to support your teaching.
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Wisconsin History Center
A landmark cultural destination designed to share the rich, vast, and varied stories of the people who have shaped the state. Featuring world-class exhibits, community gathering spaces, immersive moments, and interactive experiences, this landmark venue will showcase Wisconsin's impact on America and inspire exploration across all 72 counties.
Learn MoreGet monthly updates about exciting field trips, classroom resources, professional development, and all things history education with the Wisconsin Historical Society!
WisHistory Education
History matters! The Wisconsin Historical Society provides field trips, learning opportunities, civics education programs, teacher professional development and more.
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