Free Professional Development for Teachers

Looking for an opportunity to develop new skills and lessons for your classroom? Join us for a professional development workshop and earn four in-service hours! History Center educators teach various workshop sessions that incorporate content and hands-on exercises and provide the opportunity to work with others in your field to develop take-away lessons. Teachers will enjoy a catered lunch while a History Center educator facilitates the session.

Teaching Difficult History

Teaching our community’s history can be tough when tackling sensitive or controversial topics such as slavery, civil rights, terrorism, and current events. In this workshop, we’ll share techniques for fostering empathy, examining alternative interpretations of sources, and how to generate inquisitive and positive conversation.

*Before the workshop session, teachers will complete pre-visit activities that count toward the four in-service hours.

PD on the Go

Interested in a workshop for your whole department? Let us host a professional-development workshop at your school! Our new “PD on the Go” program provides teachers a hassle-free opportunity to earn four in-service hours. History Center educators lead a workshop in the comfort and convenience of your school.

Space is limited. To reserve your spot, please register at thehistorycenter.org or contact Shannon Elliston at Shannon.Elliston@ocfl.net or 407-836-8580 for more information.

Lesson Plan Downloads

History at Home Resources

• Resources and activities for families and adults for learning opportunities and fun.

The History Center offers helpful resources for educators. Check this page often for new additions and changes!

Educator Resources

Free Professional Development for Teachers

Teaching Difficult History

PD on the Go

Lesson Plan Downloads

Heritage Series

Field Trips

History on the Go – Play Lesson Plans

History on the Go – Teach-In Lesson Plans

History at Home Resources

Upcoming Events

Educator Resources