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UID:9694-1804703400-1804707000@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - Environmental Cooperation as a Path to Peace
DESCRIPTION:The Middle East is often viewed as a region fueled by conflict. In this session\, explore environmental crisis points in the area\, like climate change and water scarcity and how they are being addressed through peaceful transboundary collaboration. \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-lvw-environmental-cooperation-as-a-path-to-peace_3_10_27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270303T193000
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UID:9865-1804098600-1804102200@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - Jewish Voices in Early America
DESCRIPTION:In the year of the nation’s 250th anniversary\, and in honor of National Civic Learning Week (March 8-12th)\, join ICS to explore a paradox of the early Republic: the gap between the vision of liberty and the reality of religious exclusion. While the founders championed representative democracy\, many 1776 state constitutions implemented practices that effectively barred Jewish citizens and other religious minorities from holding public office.  \nThis session equips educators with primary source-driven strategies to teach the crucial distinction between religious toleration and true religious liberty. Highlighting primary sources such as Jonas Phillips’ 1787 letter to George Washington\, the session will trace the civic activism of early Jewish Americans that expanded religious liberty.  \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-lvw-jewish-voices-in-early-america_3_3_27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/Jewish-Voices-Curriculum-Page-Image-2.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T193000
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UID:9691-1802889000-1802892600@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - Teaching the Arab-Israeli Conflict
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict through primary source documents and teaching strategies that support critical analysis of texts. Participants will develop content knowledge\, experience student activities\, and receive ready-to-use resources that are easily embeddable into virtual learning platforms. These include detailed lesson plans\, primary source documents\, source analysis tools\, maps\, videos\, and more. \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-lvw-teaching-the-arab-israeli-conflict_2_17_27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/Arab-Isreal-Pic.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T162617Z
CREATED:20260720T162617Z
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UID:9688-1800469800-1800473400@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - History of European Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:Where does antisemitism come from? This is a question that students frequently ask when learning about the Holocaust. Antisemitism (anti-Judaism before the modern era) is over 2\,000 years old\, but courses that cover the Holocaust often do not consider pre-20th century history. This session outlines the larger context of antisemitism throughout Europe and offers the content teachers need to help students understand the origins and history of the “longest hatred”. The session will examine the four intersecting historical forms of antisemitism – religious\, economic\, socio-political\, and racial. \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-lvw-history-of-european-antisemitism_1_20_27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/Antisemitism-Image-3.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T200000
DTSTAMP:20261012T194833Z
CREATED:20261012T193714Z
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UID:9955-1799949600-1799956800@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and The Weitzman Present: From History to Humanity - Exploring the Roots of Antisemitism and the Untold Chapters of Survivor Lives
DESCRIPTION:Join the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History for an interactive professional development workshop honoring International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27). Together\, we will examine the history of Jewish life and anti-Jewish hatred through classroom-ready activities and primary sources. ICS will trace the 2\,000-year roots of European antisemitism before the Holocaust\, providing practical tools to help students understand its persistence. The Weitzman will explore how 140\,000 Holocaust survivors rebuilt their lives\, raised families\, and created new futures in modern America. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this event\, The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-the-weitzman-present-from-history-to-humanity-exploring-the-roots-of-antisemitism-and-the-untold-chapters-of-survivor-lives_1_14_27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/HOEA.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T162204Z
CREATED:20260720T162204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T162204Z
UID:9685-1799865000-1799868600@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - Jewish Voices in Early America
DESCRIPTION:In the year of the nation’s 250th anniversary\, join ICS to explore a paradox of the early Republic: the gap between the vision of liberty and the reality of religious exclusion. While the founders championed representative democracy\, many 1776 state constitutions implemented practices that effectively barred Jewish citizens and other religious minorities from holding public office.  \nThis session equips educators with primary source-driven strategies to teach the crucial distinction between religious toleration and true religious liberty. Highlighting primary sources such as Jonas Phillips’ 1787 letter to George Washington\, the session will trace the civic activism of early Jewish Americans that expanded religious liberty.  \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-lvw-jewish-voices-in-early-america_1_13_27/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/Jewish-Voices-Curriculum-Page-Image-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T090500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T095500
DTSTAMP:20261013T202444Z
CREATED:20261013T201953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T202444Z
UID:9973-1796375100-1796378100@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS at NCSS: Ancient Foundations\, Contemporary Expressions: Gaining Insight Into Judaism (Session #491)
DESCRIPTION:Join Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) at the NCSS Annual Conference for Session #491: “Ancient Foundations\, Contemporary Expressions: Gaining Insight Into Judaism\,” taking place in the Haymarket room. \nKnowledge of the world’s religions is essential for understanding history\, literature\, art\, and contemporary events\, as well as cultivating mutual respect amongst different faiths. Explore one of the world’s oldest religions as we highlight Judaism’s beliefs\, behaviors\, and experiences of belonging and provide a framework for teaching about all religions. \nWe’d love to meet you\, so please be sure to stop by exhibit booth #611.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-at-ncss-ancient-foundations-contemporary-expressions-gaining-insight-into-judaism-session-491_12_04_26/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/ncss-logo.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T090500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T095500
DTSTAMP:20261013T202500Z
CREATED:20261013T195738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T202500Z
UID:9968-1796375100-1796378100@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS at NCSS: Building Democracy: Jewish Voices in Early America (Session #305)
DESCRIPTION:Join Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) at the NCSS Annual Conference for Session #305: “Building Democracy: Jewish Voices in Early America\,” taking place in the Randolph 3 room. \nAs the nation continues its AM250 celebration\, join ICS to explore the gap between founding ideals and true religious liberty. Using primary sources\, we’ll examine how early Jewish civic action helped build a strong representative democracy. \nWe’d love to meet you\, so please be sure to stop by exhibit booth #611.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-at-ncss-building-democracy-jewish-voices-in-early-america-session-305_12_4_26/
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/ncss-logo.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260902T155820Z
CREATED:20260720T161951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T155820Z
UID:9682-1796236200-1796239800@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - Ancient Israel
DESCRIPTION:Using archaeology\, ancient texts\, and current research\, we will explore ancient Israel society in the context of ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations. Focusing on daily life\, religion\, and law\, students will be able to develop a fuller picture of the Israelites’ role in the ancient world and the development of Judaism as we know it today. \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-lvw-ancient-israel_12_2_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/3_JudaismHistory_Ancient.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20261012T185517Z
CREATED:20261012T185517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T185517Z
UID:9948-1795111200-1795118400@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS + Tanenbaum Present: Building Confidence for Teaching About Religion Using Judaism as a Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Combining the expertise of the Tanenbaum and the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS)\, this interactive workshop equips educators to navigate religious identity in the classroom with confidence. Participants will bridge “how to talk about religion” with “what to teach\,” using teaching about Judaism as a practical case study for religious inclusivity. Grounded in the culturally responsive “3Bs” framework (Belief\, Behavior\, Belonging)\, you will explore inclusive pedagogical practices\, learn to turn tense conversations into respectful curiosity\, and leave with a complete toolkit to counter misinformation and foster nuanced religious literacy across any curriculum. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this session\, the Tanenbaum\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-tanenbaum-present-building-confidence-for-teaching-and-religion-using-judaism-as-a-case-study_11_19_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/Tanenbaum-Logo.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T195911Z
CREATED:20261008T195655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T195911Z
UID:9932-1795107600-1795114800@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and The Zekelman Holocaust Center Present: Teaching History\, Identity\, and Resiliency (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of ICS‘ Teaching History\, Identity\, and Resiliency series with The Zekelman Holocaust Center will explore Jewish American history and diversity to gain a practical toolkit for teaching multifaceted identity and how personal experiences shape worldview. Hear a powerful first-hand perspective from a Next Generation speaker on their family member’s Holocaust experience and the intergenerational impact of genocide. \nEach educator will be provided with a meal\, SCECH credit based on sessions attended (up to 8 total for both programs)\, and instructional resources for their classroom. \nRegister Here \nThis is an in-person workshop at The Zekelman Holocaust Center. You can attend both workshops or just one – whichever works best for your schedule! To learn more about the rest of the series (Part 1: November 12th)\, please click here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-the-zekelman-holocaust-center-present-teaching-history-identity-and-resiliency-part-2_11_19_26/
LOCATION:Farmington Hills\, MI
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/TheHC_Wordmark_Final_BlackBlu_060821-Kassidy-Blum-scaled.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T161657Z
CREATED:20260720T161657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T161657Z
UID:9678-1795026600-1795030200@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - Developing Religious Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Exposure to the world’s religious traditions is critical for students as they move toward becoming global citizens. Focusing on the NCSS’s C3 Supplement on Teaching about Religion\, this interactive session explores the legal foundations in the United States for teaching about religion\, uses case studies to consider the very real challenges involved in teaching this topic\, and provides both guidelines and compelling digital options for incorporating the study of religion into instruction. Furthermore\, the session leverages current data and academic research to illuminate the societal dangers of religious illiteracy—such as the rise of prejudice and misinformation—while underscoring the pedagogical importance of building robust religious literacy to foster empathy\, critical thinking\, and civic engagement in students. \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-lvw-developing-religious-literacy_11_18_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/4_ForTeachers_ReligionInTheClassroom-yWSUUv.tmp_.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T203000
DTSTAMP:20261013T185206Z
CREATED:20261013T184632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T185206Z
UID:9961-1794940200-1794947400@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and Or Initiative Present: Antisemitism in the Digital Age - History\, Media\, and Critical Thinking
DESCRIPTION:In this collaborative professional development workshop\, ICS and Or Initiative join forces to help educators navigate the complex intersection of history\, modern media\, and antisemitism. \nDrawing on ICS’s History of European Antisemitism framework and Or Initiative’s digital discernment strategies\, participants will examine how centuries-old tropes persist\, evolve\, and manifest in contemporary discussions. \nEducators will be equipped with historical context and practical tools to help students critically analyze online information\, identify modern antisemitic tropes\, and foster informed\, nuance-driven dialogue in the classroom. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this session\, Or Initiative\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-or-initiative-present-antisemitism-in-the-digital-age-history-media-and-critical-thinking_11_17_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/Or-Initiative-Logo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20261012T174354Z
CREATED:20261012T174258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T174354Z
UID:9943-1794506400-1794513600@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and Thinking Nation Present: The Power of Thinking Comparatively: Ancient Israel in the Fertile Crescent
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your ancient history instruction by combining Thinking Nation‘s historical thinking strategies with rich content from ICS. \nIn this session\, participants will explore Thinking Nation’s Comparison Thinking strategy to help students analyze historical similarities and differences. Using authentic primary sources\, you will examine Ancient Israel’s daily life\, law\, literature\, and religious evolution\, comparing early Judaism directly with neighboring Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. \nYou will leave with actionable classroom routines\, comparison frameworks\, and strategies that bring Ancient Israel into sharp focus while developing students’ broader historical thinking skills. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this session\, Thinking Nation\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-thinking-nation-present-the-power-of-thinking-comparatively-ancient-israel-in-the-fertile-crescent_11_12_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/Thinking-Nation-Logo-Full-Primary-Color-1024x425-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T150000
DTSTAMP:20261008T195852Z
CREATED:20261008T183032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T195852Z
UID:9922-1794474000-1794495600@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and The Zekelman Holocaust Center Present: Teaching History\, Identity\, and Resiliency (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 of ICS‘ Teaching History\, Identity\, and Resiliency series with The Zekelman Holocaust Center will trace the origins\, laws\, traditions\, and global impact of Judaism\, while discovering its unique dual character as both a culture and a religion. Experience an educator-led tour of The HC’s core exhibit\, centered around pre-war Jewish life\, and spiritual resistance during the Holocaust. \nEach educator will be provided with a meal\, SCECH credit based on sessions attended (up to 8 total for both programs)\, and instructional resources for their classroom. \nRegister Here \nThis is an in-person workshop at The Zekelman Holocaust Center. You can attend both workshops or just one – whichever works best for your schedule! To learn more about the rest of the series (Part 2: November 19th)\, please click here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-the-zekelman-holocaust-center-present-teaching-history-identity-and-resiliency-part-1_11_12_26/
LOCATION:Farmington Hills\, MI
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/TheHC_Wordmark_Final_BlackBlu_060821-Kassidy-Blum-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20261012T152332Z
CREATED:20261012T152219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T152332Z
UID:9938-1793296800-1793304000@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and TeachRock Present: Crafting the American Soundtrack: Ellis Island\, Jewish Immigration\, and Musical Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join ICS and TeachRock to discover how music and primary sources bring to life the American immigrant experience between 1880 to 1924. Educators will explore strategies for analyzing song lyrics\, Ellis Island artifacts\, and iconic instruments crafted by newcomers who shaped the nation’s soundtrack. The session will also examine the push-and-pull factors of Jewish immigration\, the cultural contributions of Jewish Americans\, and political backlash to this immigration wave. Participants will walk away with adaptable\, classroom-ready resources that foster empathy\, historical inquiry\, and critical thinking. \nRegister Here\n\nLearn more about our partner for this session\, TeachRock\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-teachrock-present-crafting-the-american-soundtrack-ellis-island-jewish-immigration-and-musical-legacy_10_12_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-TeachRock-Logo-Outline-Stacked-V1-scaled.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T160900Z
CREATED:20260720T160900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T160900Z
UID:9675-1793212200-1793215800@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - Jewish Immigration
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we’ll discuss the push and pull factors that brought Jewish immigrants to America\, explore the challenges of assimilation\, and grapple with the repercussions of the 1924 Immigration Act. \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-lvw-jewish-immigration_10_28_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://icsresources.org/wp-content/uploads/JewishImmigration.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T160458Z
CREATED:20260720T160458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T160458Z
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SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - Religion and Government
DESCRIPTION:This session offers teachers resources to explore the role of religion in the governments of Lebanon\, Israel\, Egypt\, and Iran. By comparing these countries to the United States\, participants will gain insights into global religious and political diversity. By examining primary source foundational documents from each country\, teachers can then support student inquiry in understanding these complex landscapes. \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-religion-and-government_10_14_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T143814Z
CREATED:20260923T143813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T143814Z
UID:9847-1791810000-1791828000@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum's Educators Open House: Connect. Discover. Inspire.
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! \nJoin Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for an afternoon designed just for educators – explore free resources\, connect with partner organizations\, and enjoy a networking reception. \nThis come-and-go event is FREE and open to all K-12 and higher education teachers\, administrators\, and curriculum specialists. There will be a museum quest for prizes. Educators may bring a guest for free. Parking is also free. \nSee flyer for more details!
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/dallas-holocaust-and-human-rights-museums-educators-open-house-connect-discover-inspire_10_12_26/
LOCATION:Dallas\, TX
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T180955Z
CREATED:20260908T180955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T180955Z
UID:9807-1791482400-1791489600@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History Present: Saluting Liberty: How Early Jewish Communities Shaped American Democracy on Land and Sea
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History\, this workshop invites participants to trace the journey of the Andrew Doria to St. Eustatius to uncover the story of the “First Salute”\, the first official foreign recognition of the United States\, and examine how Caribbean Jewish merchants risked everything to supply the Continental Army. Crossing back to the mainland\, educators will analyze restrictive 1776 state constitutions to uncover how early religious minorities fought to tear down civic barriers. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this event\, The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-the-weitzman-national-museum-of-american-jewish-history-present-saluting-liberty-how-early-jewish-communities-shaped-american-democracy-on-land-and-sea/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T145631Z
CREATED:20260414T145511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T145631Z
UID:9417-1790704800-1790712000@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and the National Constitution Center Present: The Paradox of Liberty: Religion\, the Constitution\, and the Jewish American Story
DESCRIPTION:As the nation marks its 250th anniversary\, how can we help students explore the relationship between the founding ideals of liberty and the ways those principles have been understood and applied over time? \nThis session\, featuring the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and the National Constitution Center (NCC)\, invites educators to move beyond a surface-level study of the Founding Era and engage students in a deeper examination of how religious freedom has developed through both constitutional interpretation and the actions of individuals and communities. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this session\, the National Constitution Center\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-the-national-constitution-center-present-the-paradox-of-liberty-religion-the-constitution-and-the-jewish-american-story_9_29_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
DTSTAMP:20260723T193632Z
CREATED:20260723T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T193632Z
UID:9725-1790181000-1790184600@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and the Maltz Museum Present: From Exhibits to Classrooms - Teaching the History of European Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:Where does antisemitism come from? This is a question that students often ask when learning about the Holocaust. The phenomenon of antisemitism is over 2\,000 years old\, yet social studies curricula often do not consider pre-20th century history. \nIn this collaborative workshop\, featuring the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and the Maltz Museum\, teachers will explore primary sources and historical tropes that outline the larger context of antisemitism. We will bridge the gap between museum exhibits and the classroom\, offering the content and tools educators need to help students understand the origins\, persistence\, and modern expressions of this hatred. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this session\, the Maltz Museum\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-the-maltz-museum-present-from-exhibits-to-classrooms-teaching-the-history-of-european-antisemitism_9_23_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000
DTSTAMP:20260824T153016Z
CREATED:20260824T153016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T153016Z
UID:9751-1790179200-1790184600@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and the New York Public Library Present: Beyond the Declaration: Stories of Revolutionary America
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the history of the American Revolution\, going beyond the Declaration of Independence to look at the early United States from multiple perspectives. \nFirst\, explore “Declaring America: Revolutionary City\,” highlighting the experiences of Indigenous people\, African Americans\, and women in the Revolution\, using a resource guide from the New York Public Library. Then\, investigate the evolution of religious liberty through early Jewish American experiences\, using resources from the Institute for Curriculum Services. \nEligible New York State Educators can earn 1.5 hours of CTLE credit.  \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this session\, the New York Public Library\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-the-new-york-public-library-present-beyond-the-declaration-stories-of-revolutionary-america_9_23_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260904T160251Z
CREATED:20260904T160251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T160251Z
UID:9794-1790100000-1790107200@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding Present: Belief\, Behavior\, and Belonging: An Academic Framework for Religious Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Teaching about religion is essential for a comprehensive understanding of history\, culture\, and global society\, yet many educators find the subject daunting. This collaborative workshop\, featuring the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding and the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS)\, provides teachers with a clear\, constitutionally sound framework for bringing religious literacy into the classroom with confidence. \nWhether you are navigating real-world classroom challenges or looking for high-quality primary sources\, this session empowers you to move past the tension of religious topics. You will leave equipped to foster a learning environment that is rooted in historical accuracy\, pedagogical best practices\, and mutual respect. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this session\, Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-tanenbaum-center-for-interreligious-understanding-present-belief-behavior-and-belonging-an-academic-framework-for-religious-literacy_9_22_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260908T231223Z
CREATED:20260904T155142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T231223Z
UID:9789-1789669800-1789677000@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and Or Initiative Present: The Digital Front Line: Navigating the Arab-Israeli Conflict in an Age of Viral Information
DESCRIPTION:Teaching the Arab-Israeli conflict is a required instructional standard\, yet it is often complicated by the unpredictable nature of what students encounter online. Join the Institute for Curriculum Services and the Or Initiative for a professional development event that provides a practical roadmap for educators to address social media’s influence on student perception while maintaining a rigorous\, inquiry-based approach to the history itself. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this session\, Or Initiative\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-or-initiative-present-the-digital-front-line-navigating-the-arab-israeli-conflict-in-an-age-of-viral-information_9_17_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260904T160428Z
CREATED:20260904T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T160428Z
UID:9780-1789574400-1789581600@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and Sphere Education Initiatives Present: Hard History in Practice: The Arab-Israeli Conflict as a Case Study in Civil Discourse
DESCRIPTION:A Special Event for Educators in CA\, OR\, & WA \nHow do we foster and manage productive classroom discourse when a topic feels deeply personal to some students\, while others lack basic context or seem indifferent? Designed specifically for West Coast educators across California\, Oregon\, and Washington\, this collaborative workshop from Sphere Education Initiatives and ICS tackles that exact challenge – equipping teachers with practical tools to navigate high-stakes classroom dynamics while delivering rigorous\, source-based history. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this session\, Sphere Education Initiatives\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-sphere-education-initiatives-hard-history-in-practice-the-arab-israeli-conflict-as-a-case-study-in-civil-discourse_9_16_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260908T175328Z
CREATED:20260908T173950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T175328Z
UID:9802-1789495200-1789502400@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:ICS and Thinking Nation Present: Evaluating Perspectives in Early America: Jewish Voices and the Fight for Civic Liberty
DESCRIPTION:ICS and Thinking Nation Celebrate America 250 with Evaluating Perspectives in Early America: Jewish Voices and the Fight for Civic Liberty. \nIn this interactive professional development session\, educators will learn to pair critical skill development from Thinking Nation with rich historical content from Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS). \nDiscover how to teach Thinking Nation’s Evaluating Perspectives strategy\, equipping students with the critical inquiry skills to analyze how identity and context influence historical narrative. Through ICS’s Jewish Voices in Early America source collection\, participants will put this strategy into practice using late colonial primary sources and 1776-era state constitutions. \nEducators will walk away with a high-leverage Thinking Nation inquiry skill and rich ICS content to immediately elevate and enrich their instruction on America250 topics. \nRegister Here \nLearn more about our partner for this session\, Thinking Nation\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/ics-and-thinking-nation-present-evaluating-perspectives-in-early-america-jewish-voices-and-the-fight-for-civic-liberty_9_15_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T192651Z
CREATED:20260820T192136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T192651Z
UID:9738-1789063200-1789070400@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Tune In to History Through Primary Sources with ICS and TeachRock
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to amp up your history lessons! The Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and TeachRock are cranking up the volume on a jamming professional development session. Tune in to master strategies for teaching with primary sources with a major key focus on using musical sources to explore history. This session is guaranteed to be a hit! \nRegister Here\n\nLearn more about our partner for this session\, TeachRock\, by clicking here.
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/tune-in-to-history-through-primary-sources-with-ics-and-teachrock_9_10_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T153623Z
CREATED:20260720T153623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T153623Z
UID:9668-1788978600-1788982200@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - Jewish Voices in Early America
DESCRIPTION:In the year of the nation’s 250th anniversary\, join ICS to explore a paradox of the early Republic: the gap between the vision of liberty and the reality of religious exclusion. While the founders championed representative democracy\, many 1776 state constitutions implemented practices that effectively barred Jewish citizens and other religious minorities from holding public office.  \nThis session equips educators with primary source-driven strategies to teach the crucial distinction between religious toleration and true religious liberty. Highlighting primary sources such as Jonas Phillips’ 1787 letter to George Washington\, the session will trace the civic activism of early Jewish Americans that expanded religious liberty.  \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-lvw-jewish-voices-in-early-america_9_9_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T152837Z
CREATED:20260720T152837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T152837Z
UID:9664-1788373800-1788377400@icsresources.org
SUMMARY:Institute for Curriculum Services LVW - Teaching About Judaism
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides educators with a comprehensive\, culturally responsive framework for teaching about Judaism—a model designed to be adaptable for instruction on any world religion. By framing religion through the interconnected lenses of belief\, behavior\, and belonging\, participants will move beyond surface-level facts to examine the lived experiences and diverse systems of the Jewish faith.  \nThrough interactive\, model activities\, attendees will explore how to integrate these concepts into their classrooms in ways that foster deep religious awareness and mitigate misinformation. Ultimately\, this session aims to equip educators with the tools to cultivate mutual respect and tolerance among students of all backgrounds\, preparing them to engage thoughtfully in a pluralistic world. \nThis is an open workshop\, led by one of our ICS educators\, and is designed for current/future K-12 educators who teach/plan on teaching this content. Interested in setting up a PD? Contact us at info@icsresources.org. \nRegister Here
URL:https://icsresources.org/event/institute-for-curriculum-services-lvw-teaching-about-judaism_9_2_26/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Open To All
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