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!
Wednesday June 3, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM at Northland Pioneer College, Show Low - American Institutions
Join Prof. Sean Beienburg 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 is a special double session that will include content from our Introductory and Advanced Institutions sessions. This workshop will be held in Show Low at the Northland Pioneer College campus located at 1001 W Deuce of Clubs, Show Low, AZ 85901. Registration is required for attendance at this event.
Monday 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.
Monday June 8 and Tuesday June 9 at UCCS Downtown Campus, Colorado Springs, CO - American History and Institutions
Prof. Paul Carrese will lead a series of lectures and discussions about some of America's core political institutions; federalism, separation of powers, and judicial review. This session will also survey key eras of American history that have shaped and reshaped these institutions. This event is designed for K-12 educators to deepen their content knowledge about these topics to strengthen civic education. Teachers will be provided with engaging resources, lesson plans, and other instructional ideas to help bring these institutions to life in the classroom. Monday June 8, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM and Tuesday, June 9, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
Teachers who attend this event are eligible to receive 2 hours of course credit through the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Please see this flyer from the UCCS Center for the Study of Government and the Individual for more information.
Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Northern Arizona University College of Education - America 250
Join Prof. Sean Beienburg for a workshop exploring the Declaration of Independence as we approach the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Participants will examine the document line by line, with attention to its historical context, key ideas, and the Enlightenment influences that shaped its meaning and lasting significance.
The workshop will also feature practical strategies from experienced educators for bringing these sources and principles into the classroom in engaging and accessible ways.
In the afternoon, Sphere Education will lead sessions on civil discourse, offering educators tools and strategies for facilitating thoughtful discussion, respectful disagreement, and productive civic dialogue with students.
This workshop is hosted in partnership with the NAU College of Education at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. Registration is required.
Registration will be available soon!