2017 American Historical Association Annual Meeting

The American Historical Association invites history educators to attend their 2017 annual meeting. Registration is only $45 ($50 after December 16). The program of events includes professional development, practical ideas for the classroom, the latest historical scholarship, and opportunities to share best practices. Register early to reserve your spot in Saturday’s K-12 Workshop on using primary sources to teach the complexity of westward expansion. Workshop facilitators Patricia Nelson Limerick, Center of the American West; Brenda Santos, Achievement First and member of AHA Council; and Fritz Fischer, University of Northern Colorado will guide small groups through this interactive half-day session.

Teaching is an essential skill for any historian. That's why AHA17's teaching and learning program caters to all career stages and all levels of history. You will find numerous opportunities to enhance your teaching and discover more about the value of learning history. Learn more about session at their Teaching and Learning at AHA17 Guide.

Explore the AHA’s online resources for history education:

Teaching and Learning video library

Includes videos from past K-12 Educator Workshops, as well as interviews and other sessions

Classroom materials

Materials you can use in designing your own courses: syllabi, reading lists, sample assignments, course modules, etc. These are organized thematically, by resource type, and by the project or initiative that created the resource.

Approaches to Teaching

Information on the initiatives and links to resources that will help you think about new ways of approaching teaching.