The Clinton Presidential Library offers a variety of in-person and virtual professional development workshops for educators. All programs for teachers are free. Follow us on Facebook or X for updates. Visit our support partner, the Clinton Foundation to learn about additional virtual opportunities for students and teachers. Fall 2025 Workshops The Economics of Art, in partnership with Economics ArkansasSeptember 18, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Discover how art and economics intersect in this engaging two-hour professional development experience for Arkansas K–12 educators. The Economics of Art begins with a guided tour of the Portraits from a Presidency exhibit at the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, followed by an interactive panel discussion featuring an artist, a gallery owner, and a curator. Participants will explore the economic decisions and market forces that influence art—from creation to exhibition to sale—while gaining practical strategies for bringing these concepts into their classrooms. Educators will also receive ready-to-use classroom resources and a complimentary copy of a children’s book by Faith Ringgold to inspire lessons that connect art, storytelling, and economics. Join us for an inspiring afternoon where art meets economics and walk away with fresh ideas to spark creativity and critical thinking in your students. Registration Celebrating Faith Ringgold, in partnership with Economics ArkansasOctober 8, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Celebrate Faith Ringgold, artist and author, in this engaging two-hour professional development session. We’ll begin with a guided tour of the Portraits from a Presidency exhibit at the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, then connect with great resources. We’ll close by exploring how artists plan, price, and get paid—highlighting real-world strategies students can apply in your classroom. In celebration of Faith Ringgold’s birthday, you’ll also receive ready-to-use resources that connect art, storytelling, identity, and economic decision-making. The professional development will include: Gallery Tour: Portraits from a Presidency—identity, leadership, and the stories we tell through art.Art & Income: How artists price work, budget, and manage variable income (from commissions to exhibitions).Classroom Connections: Plug-and-play lesson ideas that blend visual art, literacy, and economic concepts. Registration Teaching the HolocaustWednesdays October 15 - November 19, 6 pm - 7 pm This virtual professional development series is designed to prepare Arkansas teachers to present state mandated Holocaust education to students in grades 4 - 12. Six hour long sessions will be held from 6 pm - 7 pm on Wednesday evenings, weekly from 10/15 to 11/19. Topics include the history of the Holocaust; presidential responses to the Holocaust; and teaching the Holocaust with images and diaries/memoirs; and children's literature on the Holocaust. Teachers attending all six sessions will receive six hours of Arkansas Department of Education approved professional development credit. Registration National Constitution CenterDecember 2, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Join the Clinton Presidential Library and the National Constitution Center for a day of learning, sharing, and collaboration. During this engaging professional learning session, participants will examine constitutional issues and explore connections to modern day by touring the museum, gaining insight from scholars, and applying the content through classroom-ready activities and protocols. There will be beverages and lunch provided during the day, as well as a stipend provided that can help offset costs of travel. Districts can also complete a form to receive a stipend for substitute coverage. The evening prior to the professional learning session, participants are also invited to join an optional talk from National Constitution Center President and CEO, Jeffrey Rosen, on his upcoming book, The Pursuit of Liberty. Limited lodging is available for teachers attending the 6 pm program on 12/1 who reside more than 50 miles to the Clinton Presidential Library. Registration Workshops Available Upon Request To schedule one of these workshops, please email our Education Department. “What is a Presidential Library?” Participants will learn about the resources available through the National Archives and the Presidential Libraries including programming available for students at the Clinton Presidential Library. Teachers will receive three hours professional development credit. "President Clinton and Arkansas" President Clinton’s Arkansas childhood is explored through a primary source analysis activity. Artifacts and photographs are compared to excerpts from his autobiography, My Life. Teachers will receive two hours Arkansas History professional development credit.