Teacher Film Study Series September - January 4 pm - 5 pm Teachers are invited to watch a selection of films featured in “Commanding the Screen: The American Presidency in Film and Television” on their own then participate in discussion sessions with guest presenters from other Presidential Libraries and historic sites. This free virtual series is open to all educators. Arkansas teachers will receive one hour of professional development credit per session. Register *The Lincoln session will be held at the library. Teachers are invited to view the exhibit prior to the 6 pm public program. ** Bonus in person session at the Macarthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, 6:30 pm screening of the 2003 National Geographic documentary “The Search For Kennedy's PT 109” (55 min). 9/24/24 - Amistad 10/22/24 - Lincoln* 11/19/24 - 13 Days 12/10/24 - LBJ 1/14/25 - Nixon 2/18/25 - PT-109 (1963)** Advise the President: Deliberation and Decision Making October 8th and October 17th 4 pm - 5pm Teachers will learn about deliberation, decision making, and the latest issue guide in the Advise the President series. Economics Arkansas will model an activity and provide a free resource related to the activity. Participants will also receive a set of all six Advise the President booklets, representing five presidential administrations - Truman, Eisenhower, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton. This free virtual session is designed for middle and high school educators. Arkansas teachers who attend on 10/8 or 10/17 will receive one hour of professional development credit. Register for 10/8 Register for 10/17 Image Image Teaching the Holocaust with the Arkansas Holocaust Education Committee and the Arkansas Holocaust Education Award Donation October 26th 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Teachers will learn about the Arkansas legislation that requires the annual teaching of the Holocaust in 5th through 12th grades and designates the last week in January as Holocaust Education week. Presenters, including the Roosevelt Presidential Library education specialist, will model teaching strategies with primary sources materials and provide classroom resources. This free in person workshop is open to all educators. Lunch will be provided. Arkansas teachers who attend the full day will receive six hours of professional development credit. Register