The Leventhal Education team’s work is centered on supporting K-12 educators. The team strives to offer professional development that relates to and enhances your essential work in the classroom. Whether you're looking for a map to spark curiosity or a question to bring students in closer, we hope you'll find tools that support your work.
Can’t attend virtual sessions live? No problem. All registrants will receive access to the session recording and materials. (Just a heads up—these are only available to registered participants and won’t be shared publicly.)
Wednesday, December 3 at 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Limited Attendance (16). Please note, priority will be given to teachers currently working in the classroom.
Fire insurance maps might sound boring at first. But our experience at the Leventhal Center is that students—from third grade to high school—light up when we dig into the rich histories of their neighborhoods these maps provide. What was here before? Why did our school have a different name? What remains the same?
In this hands-on session, we’ll introduce Atlascope, our interactive map tool, and show you how to bring it into your classroom. You’ll also get a sneak peek at our new classroom kits, designed to help students explore local history through maps.
Refreshments will be served. Attendees will also be mailed copies of maps showing the location of their school over time following the workshop.
Wednesday, February 4 at 6:30 pm
Boston’s coastline has changed dramatically over the centuries—the original peninsula has more than doubled in size through landmaking projects that added over 500 acres.
In this session, we’ll explore the reasons behind these transformations and share approachable ways to weave this history into your teaching about Boston and its neighborhoods.
Wednesday, March 18 at 6:30 pm
Many great picture books take us on a journey. Some even take us on a journey we can map.
Learn how to use picture books to teach elementary students about the basics of geography, mapping and spatial awareness. Leave this session with a recommended book list and strategies for your classroom.
See a list of past workshops here, with links to workshop materials.