UCBHSSP Events

We are excited to support teacher learning during the Fall of 2025.

Please check this site throughout the current semester as we add new events regularly.

Ethnic Studies for Newcomers: Curriculum Showcase

Wednesday, September 10 2025 @ 4:00 pm PST on Zoom

The UCBHSSP believes that all students - especially newcomers - deserve to learn Ethnic Studies. Our team has been developing resources for a High School Ethnic Studies Survey course that can be modified to serve different communities at different fluency levels. If you'd like to learn more about the work we’ve been doing (or contribute to our efforts) please join our virtual information session on September 10th at 4pm.

Register here.

Deliberative Discourse for Controversial Conversations in the Classroom

Series Begins Tuesday, Sept. 23 2025 on Zoom

Learn a structured discourse protocol for controversial topics in which students research and explore the perspectives of different stakeholders while clarifying their own stance. The strategy can be modified based on how ‘hot’ the topic, though at all levels it encourages clarity and self reflection over ‘winning an argument’. The series will include discussion on planning for deliberative discourse and navigating controversy in the classroom.

Sessions will include:

- Protocol for engaging in controversial conversation.
- Considerations when choosing appropriate issues for deliberation.
- Framing questions to ensure a safe and productive conversation.
- A framework guiding adaptations of the protocol for different intensities of controversy
- Responding to unplanned controversies

Cost $100

Register here

2025 Newcomer Educator Support Initiative: Community Convening

Saturday, November 15 2025 at 9:00 am PST @ UC Berkeley Campus

The UCBHSSP is excited to offer a convening for MLL educators, coordinators and administrators. We will discuss the challenges and opportunities in our schools to support educators by sharing approaches to:

- Assessments and student intake
- Master Schedules and Course Offerings
- PD and Structured Collaboration amongst teachers

The convening will offer opportunities to network and learn how districts are addressing the needs of newcomers and MLL students. Cost: $100

Register Here.

UCBHSSP Student Advisory Group

2025-26 Programming Begins in December

Students - Think history isn’t your thing? Think again! What if learning history meant exploring the stories of your community? Do you want to learn strategies that will help you take action on issues that are important to you and your community?

Join the UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project’s (UCBHSSP) annual Student Advisory Group! We are looking for students from all backgrounds, not just history fans. Students who want to explore the People’s History of the Bay Area and create projects that highlight important community issues. Your voice will help shape the work we do at UCBHSSP.

Register here.

Professional Development for Educators - ongoing

A number of units across campus offer programs in support of the ongoing learning of classroom teachers. Check out this events calendar and share it with your colleagues in other content areas.

California History-Social Science Project - ongoing

Learn about programs hosted by member sites of CHSSP.

Note on Program Accessibility: If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in a UCBHSSP event, please contact Rachel Reinhard at ucbhssp@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.