UCBHSSP Events

We are excited to support teacher learning during the Spring of 2026.

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

Integrated Action Civics: Using Expressions of Power to Examine Birthright Citizenship

Tuesday, Feb 10 @ 4:30 pm PST -  ZOOM

On Tuesday, February 10th, at 4:30 p.m., UCBHSSP will provide a brief introduction to theIntegrated Action Civics Project. This approach combines change analysis strategies with course content to deepen students' understanding. The session will highlight “Expressions of Power”, introducing five distinct ways power can show up in society. These concepts and terms provide students with more nuanced tools to analyze both contemporary and historical events, as well as developing skills to engage in civic action. Classroom ready lesson will be presented exploring an early case establishing birthright citizenship in the United States. The session is free and will be virtual. IACP is a program of the UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project

Register here.

Newcomer Content Modification Workshop

Saturday, Feb 28 @ 9:00 am - UC Berkeley, Dwinelle Hall
The UCBHSSP is excited to offer a workshop for educators who support Newcomers and Multi-Language Learners in their classrooms.  On Saturday, February 28th 2026 we will convene to discuss how to use the Content Modification Protocol that UCBHSSP has developed to support language learner students across multiple fields of study.  Teachers are encouraged to bring materials from an upcoming lesson in order to plan for implementation!  We also plan to host a virtual follow-up session to see how the process worked.

Cost $150 ($100 for Early Registration)

Artificial Intelligence in K-12 History classrooms

Tuesday, Mar 10 @ 4:30 pm PST -  ZOOM

Join the UC Berkeley History–Social Science Project (UCBHSSP) for a virtual workshop on March 10, 2026, designed for K–12 history educators exploring the possibilities and challenges of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Featuring Jennifer Elemen, this session will focus on practical, classroom-ready ways to consider the benefits and risks of using AI while strengthening historical thinking and disciplinary literacy. Leave with concrete strategies, critical questions, and a clearer framework for using AI thoughtfully and responsibly in history instruction.

Register here.

UC Berkeley HSESI Civic Engagement Learning Event

Details Coming Soon!

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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.

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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.

Contact: ucbhssp@berkeley.edu

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