Upcoming Institutes

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching the Declaration of Independence (Fall 2026 Webinar)

On September 28, 2026, Humanities Texas will hold a webinar for both social studies and English language arts teachers on interdisciplinary approaches to teaching the Declaration of Independence.

The webinar will take place over Zoom from 5:00–6:15 p.m. CT.

Curriculum

Content will be aligned with the TEKS. This interdisciplinary webinar for social studies and English language arts teachers will focus on the Declaration of Independence and other key founding-era primary sources. Participants will explore ways to help students learn about the Revolutionary era through selected texts while building skills for the future.

Like all Humanities Texas teacher programs, the webinar will be teacher-centered, with an emphasis on developing effective pedagogical strategies.

Faculty

Lorri Glover (Saint Louis University) will lead the webinar.

Eligibility

The webinar is open to secondary-level humanities teachers in Texas schools.

Attendance and CPE Credit

The online program is free to teachers and their schools. Participants will receive CPE credit and a wealth of curricular materials. CPE hours will be based on Zoom attendance and adjusted if a participant misses any portion of the program. In order to attend the webinar and receive CPE credit, you must be a registered participant.

How to Apply

Complete the online application for the webinar "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching the Declaration of Independence.” By submitting an application, you are signing up to receive information about and access to the webinar.

Sponsors

The webinar is made possible with major funding from the State of Texas with ongoing support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.