Events
Virginia Holocaust Museum: The Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute Part I
Monday, June 16, 2025 - Wednesday, June 18, 2025
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
At Virginia Holocaust Museum, Richmond
The Institute is recommended for middle and high school educators who would like to or currently teach the Holocaust in their classrooms. Sessions focus on the Holocaust’s historical background and pedagogy which link to the Virginia Standards of Learning requirements.
From Context to Classroom Part I: June 16-18, 2025
From Context to Classroom Part II: July 14-16, 2025
Dates: June 16-18, 2025, 8:30 am – 5pm (on the last day, class ends at 1:30pm)
Location: Virginia Holocaust Museum, Richmond
From Context to Classroom Part I is open to teachers who have never completed the Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute. With the successful completion of this 2 1/2 day in-person class and its requirements, your school division may allow you to apply up to 45 recertification points.
In order to complete class requirements you must fully participate, which includes pre-reading and the use of the online platform Canvas and a final project. A certificate of completion, the $200 stipend, and the reimbursement of the $30 registration fee will be sent to you after the class and when all requirements are met.
Dates: July 14-16, 2025, 8:30 am – 5pm (on the last day, class ends at 1:30pm)
Location: Virginia Holocaust Museum, Richmond
From Context to Classroom Part II is recommended for teachers who have already completed Part I. With the successful completion of this 2 1/2 day in-person class and its requirements, your school division may allow you to apply up to 45 recertification points.
In order to complete class requirements you must fully participate, which includes pre-reading and the use of the online platform Canvas and a final project. A certificate of completion, the $200 stipend, and the reimbursement of the $30 registration fee will be sent to you after the class and when all requirements are met.
Registration: click here
Cost: $30 (reimbursed with successful completion of all class requirements)
Stipend: $200 paid with successful completion of all class requirements
A limited number of $500 scholarships are available for teachers 50+ miles from Richmond. Scholarships are to help cover travel, housing, and meals. Please contact Megan Ferenczy with questions or to apply.