Upcoming Institutes

Teaching Dystopian Literature (Spring 2026 Webinar)

 
On February 4, 2026, Humanities Texas will hold a webinar for English language arts teachers on teaching dystopian literature at the secondary level.

Schedule and Curriculum

The webinar will take place over Zoom from 5:00–6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4. 

Content will be aligned with the TEKS. The webinar will explore major, commonly taught works of dystopian fiction and offer strategies for teaching them at the secondary level. 

Like all Humanities Texas teacher programs, the program will emphasize close interaction with scholars, the examination of texts, and the development of effective pedagogical strategies and engaging assignments and activities. 

Faculty

Sean Connors (The University of Arkansas) will lead the webinar.

Eligibility

The webinar is open to secondary-level English language arts teachers in Texas schools. 

Cost, Attendance, and CPE Credit

The online program is free to teachers and their schools. Participants will receive CPE credit and a wealth of curricular resources. 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 "Teaching Dystopian Literature" webinar. 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.