ASU Civics Events
Upcoming Educator Events
We are excited to offer a series of engaging and impactful events for educators dedicated to civic education. These opportunities will provide valuable professional development in content and pedagogy, and collaborative discussions on civic education in Arizona.
From 2026-2028, we will be offering workshops in the Phoenix metro area, Tucson, Flagstaff, Show Low, and Lake Havasu!
Paid Content Workshops for Social Studies Teachers
Are you looking for engaging ways to bring American history, government, and civic education to life in your classroom? The ASU Center for American Civics invites you to participate in our upcoming Social Studies Teacher Workshops, designed specifically for grades 6-12 educators.
Each free, four-hour workshop features:
✅ Expert-Led Content – A professor from ASU’s School of Civic and Economic Thought & Leadership will provide deep dives into essential topics.
✅ Classroom-Ready Pedagogy – Get practical lesson plans, teaching strategies, and discussion techniques.
✅ $$$ Stipend – Earn for each content topic you attend; $200 for your first workshop with us, and $100 for each additional content topic.
✅ A Complimentary Meal – Enjoy a meal while you learn and connect with fellow educators.
Workshop Topics
🔹 American History – The American Founding, the Civil War, and the Progressive Era.
🔹 American Institutions – Federalism, Separation of Powers, and Judicial Review.
🔹 America 250 – The Declaration of Independence at its 250th anniversary, and the enduring impact of America's founding principles.
Space is limited—register to attend and reserve your spot today!
March 3, 4:15-8:45 PM at ASU West - American Institutions
Join Prof. Paul Carrese for a deep dive into the intentional design and changing practices over time of some of America's key political institutions, including federalism, separation of powers, and judicial review. Explore primary sources related to these themes, and learn from experienced teachers how to incorporate these sources and principles in engaging ways in your classroom. This workshop will be held at the ASU West campus located at 13590 N. 47th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85306. Registration is required for attendance at this event.
April 11, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM at ASU Tempe - American History
Join Prof. Aaron Kushner for an exploration of some of the common myths and misconceptions about the big moments in American history, exploring what key primary sources show us about the American Founding, the Civil War, and the Progressive Era. Learn from experienced teachers how to incorporate these sources and principles in engaging ways in your classroom. This workshop will be held at the ASU Tempe campus located at 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281. Registration is required for attendance at this event.
April 20, 4:30-9:00 PM at ASU Tempe - America 250
Join Prof. Paul Carrese as we approach the celebration of America's 250th anniversary of independence. Prof. Carrese will bring light to the nuance of the Declaration, line-by-line, and walk you through the underlying history and Enlightenment philosophy that shaped one of the most influential documents in history. Learn from experienced teachers how to incorporate these sources and principles in engaging ways in your classroom. This workshop will be held at the ASU Tempe campus located at 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281. Registration is required for attendance at this event.
April 25, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM at Flowing Wells Library, Tucson - American History
Join Prof. Paul Carrese for an exploration of some of the common myths and misconceptions about the big moments in American history, exploring what key primary sources show us about the American Founding, the Civil War, and the Progressive Era. Learn from experienced teachers how to incorporate these sources and principles in engaging ways in your classroom. This workshop will be held at the Flowing Wells Public Library located at 1730 W Wetmore Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705. Registration is required for attendance at this event.
June 8, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM at Chandler Innovation Center - American History and America 250
Prof. Sean Beienburg will lead a double session at the Chandler Innovation Center. The morning session will focus on major moments of American History--including the American Founding, the Civil War, and the Progressive Era--and the ways that each of these events shaped our understanding of the Constitution. In the afternoon, Prof. Beienburg will focus on the Declaration of Independence at its 250th anniversary, and the enduring impact of its powerful ideas. Teachers will be provided with collections of lesson resources for teaching these concepts and more in innovative and engaging ways. The Chandler Innovation Center is located at 249 E Chicago St, Chandler, AZ 85225. Registration is required for attendance at this event, but teachers are welcome to register for either the morning session, the afternoon session, or both.