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Available exclusively for our district subscribers, ABC-CLIO’s professional development and training solutions are customized to meet the needs of educators as they work with students to build content knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and grow as problem solvers.
Whether you want to explore professional learning, standards, or curriculum, our ABC-CLIO Curriculum Specialists are ready to collaborate with you.
Get ready to engage your students through inquiry, research, and literacy with ABC-CLIO databases. In this interactive introduction to ABC-CLIO, participants will explore the basics and leave equipped with curriculum resources ready for immediate use in the classroom. Designed for those new or newer to ABC-CLIO, this session provides the foundation educators need to get comfortable with Bloomsbury Digital Resources/ABC-CLIO.
Dig Deeper into the ABC-CLIO databases in this interactive session designed for experienced users. From primary sources and ready-made bell ringers to engaging instructional activities, you will leave ready to help your students gain knowledge and grow in their understanding of social studies. We cannot wait to offer fresh learning experiences and ideas for you to use this year!
Join us for a strategic look into the four ABC-CLIO Mosaics. Attendees will discover relevant topic centers and inquiry activities that delve into culturally relevant topics. The Mosaics blend the rich culture and history of four ethnic groups: African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Latino Americans. This session will focus on expertly created inquiry activities, featuring primary and secondary sources that highlight the personal narratives and histories of each ethnic group. Participants will leave with ready-to-use activities and curriculum resources designed to engage students through their study of history and its relevance today.
Come ready to ENGAGE in this active session with practical activities you can use at once with your students. From bell ringers to inquiry activities to primary sources, you will leave with classroom-ready ideas to keep students engaged, interested, and thinking critically.
Join us for a workshop featuring ideas that promote relationships, collaboration, and incorporating ABC-CLIO databases into your social studies curriculum. In this session, teachers and librarians will benefit from instructional strategies with the theme: two brains are better than one! Using ABC-CLIO as a base for collaboration, teachers and librarians will discover how ideas transform, activities extend, and learning begins when true collaboration takes place!
*Some subscriptions qualify for complimentary training. Contact your Customer Success Specialist to learn more.
Let us guide you in aligning our content to your course guide or curriculum map, so that teachers can quickly find the best primary sources, background information, and inquiry activities for each unit. Assemble a team of your lead teachers to embark on a project that will benefit all of your teachers all year long! Contact us for specifics based on your district’s needs.
