Primary Source, the organization that authored Investigating History Grades 5-7, is offering multiple professional learning opportunities starting summer 2023 to support implementation of the state curriculum. These live or hybrid program options provide a deep dive into the content, structure, and pedagogy of Investigating History. Sessions will include presentations from scholars and classroom practitioners, curriculum internalization with Primary Source program directors, and opportunities to work collaboratively with peers from around the state.
Please contact our program administrator Sara Wahid with any questions regarding Investigating History PD or in-district opportunities, sara@primarysource.org
Track 1 (Fall 23-Winter 23)
Grade 5
Dates: In-person September 21 & 22, Virtual Session 3:30pm-6pm Nov. 2 and in-person sessions December 6 & 7, 2023
Location: Marlborough, MA
Price: $1250 per teacher, $1,000 for PS Partner Districts
PDPs: 45 or Graduate Credit 2 through Framingham State University (with additional grad reg fee)
Grade 6 & 7
Dates: In-person September 21 & 22, Virtual sessions from 3:30pm-6pm on Oct 18 (Grade 6) and Oct 25 (Grade 7), and in-person sessions December 6 & 7, 2023
Location: Marlborough, MA
Price: $1250 per teacher, $1,000 for PS Partner Districts
PDPs: 45 or Graduate Credit 2 through Framingham State University (with additional grad reg fee)
Track 2 (Spring 24-Summer 24)
Grade 5
Dates: January/February: 2 days TBD, 2 Virtual sessions in spring 2024 (dates TBD), and 2 days in 2024
Location: Greater Boston Area
Price: $1250 per teacher, $1,000 for PS Partner Districts
PDPs: 45 or Graduate Credit 2 through Framingham State University (with additional grad reg fee)
Grade 6 & 7
Dates: 2 sessions in January/February 2024, 2 virtual sessions in spring 2024, and 2 days in 2024 (dates TBD)
Location: Greater Boston Area
Price: $1250 per teacher, $1,000 for PS Partner Districts
PDPs: 45 or Graduate Credit 2 through Framingham State University (with additional grad reg fee)
Tracks 1 & 2 offer the opportunity for educators to earn 45 PDPs or 2 graduate credit. The fee for each track is $1,250 per teacher + fee for graduate credit (Partner District Discount: $1000 per teacher + fee for graduate credit).
One-Day Workshop for Administrators:
Transforming Social Studies Education with Investigating History: An Orientation for Administrators
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 8:30am – 11:00 am
Location: Greater Boston Area
Price: $200
Discount available for districts who register 6+ people per course, please contact us to discuss pricing.
We also offer many programs that will support teachers in developing deeper content knowledge that will support Investigating History.
Relevant programs supporting curricula content:
4 to 8-Week Online Courses ($400-$750)
- Dynamic Societies of Ancient & Medieval Africa
- Multicultural History of Colonial & Revolutionary America
- The Enduring Legacy of Ancient China
- Windows to the Islamic World: Art, Architecture & Music
- Engaging Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students & Families (Elementary & Secondary Levels)
- Japan & the World
- Preparing Students for Global Citizenship
Seminars (pricing varies)
- Teaching “Hard History” to Elementary Learners
- Mosaic America: Teaching Inclusive Elementary Social Studies
- Ancient Societies of Latin America & the Caribbean
Learn more: primarysource.org/courses
Become a Partner District: Bring the benefits of a Primary Source partnership to your school or district! primarysource.org/partnership.
