Professional Learning for the New Year

A new year offers a valuable opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and invest in your professional growth as an educator.

At the National Constitution Center, we’re kicking off 2026 with meaningful opportunities for educators to deepen content knowledge, strengthen practice, and connect with peers nationwide.

Explore ways to learn with us—virtually and in person—in the months ahead below.

Educator Institute Application Deadline

Applications are closing soon for the National Constitution Center’s 2026 summer Educator Institutes. Don't miss your opportunity to join fellow teachers from across the country for a weeklong, residential professional learning experience that blends rich constitutional content, innovative pedagogy, and a supportive community of peers.

Next summer will be an extraordinary moment to learn in Philadelphia, as the National Constitution Center proudly serves as an anchor of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

Educator institute applications are due January 23, with notifications shared by February 20.

2026 Professional Learning Programs

As the year progresses, we invite you to take advantage of opportunities to engage in professional learning that supports your classroom practice. Whether you join us virtually or in person, our programs are designed to be practical, collaborative, and immediately relevant.

Our professional learning calendar for 2026 is available now. Register in advance to save your spot for these free programs.

Virtual Monthly Sessions

• 90-minute sessions that serve as introductions to the U.S. Constitution that explore methods for constitutional teaching and pedagogy from experienced practitioners and scholars. Topics this year will focus on the 250th anniversary theme. Learn more

NEW: Virtual Sessions: Protocol Edition

• 60-minute sessions that provide an opportunity to explore classroom-ready instructional protocols designed to bring the NCC’s educational framework to life. Learn more

Spring 2026 Weekend Workshops

• Immersive three-day sessions hosted at the Center designed to deepen participants’ understanding of constitutional topics while fostering collaboration with peers nationwide.

Connect With Us

The National Constitution Center's education team is here to help. Email [email protected] with questions or comments.

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