The Virginia Holocaust Museum is committed to providing exceptional educational resources for teachers and students.
Our workshops and programs are designed to enhance Holocaust education and foster deeper understanding.
April 11: “Decoding Deception: How to Teach About Nazi Propaganda”
This professional development workshop equips educators with the tools to analyze and teach the impact of propaganda during the Nazi era.
Propaganda has played a significant role throughout history—and continues to shape narratives today. This session will explore the key terms, definitions, and historical context of Nazi propaganda, including the influence of figures like Joseph Goebbels. Participants will engage in hands-on activities using primary sources to examine how propaganda targeted different victim groups. Educators will also discuss how to connect these lessons to American history and empower students to critically analyze propaganda in contemporary contexts.
April 23: “Teaching the Human Story – An Exploration of Dimensions in Testimony”
Join the Virginia Holocaust Museum and Echoes & Reflections for a full-day professional development workshop focused on the personal stories of Holocaust survivors.
Educators will explore classroom lessons, visual history testimonies, and other resources that emphasize the human experience and its ongoing relevance.
Special attention will be given to the Dimensions in Testimony platform, which allows students to engage with interactive survivor biographies both in-person and in the classroom.
June 16-18: “From Context to Classroom Part I” – TEI 2025
July 14-16: “From Context to Classroom Part II” – TEI 2025
The Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute (TEI) is recommended for middle and high school educators who desire to teach about the Holocaust in their classrooms.
Longwood University’s Professional Studies Office utilizes the descriptions for Renewal Options in the Virginia Licensure Renewal Manual to suggest appropriate professional development points but advises all participants earning those points to work with their educational employing agency to verify and classify each course offered.
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