Available exclusively for our district subscribers, ABC-CLIO’s professional development and training solutions are customized to meet the needs of educators as they work with students to build content knowledge, develop critical thinking skills, and grow as problem solvers.
Whether you want to explore professional learning, standards, or curriculum, our ABC-CLIO Curriculum Specialists are ready to collaborate with you.
Get ready to engage your students through inquiry, research, and literacy with ABC-CLIO databases. In this interactive introduction to ABC-CLIO, participants will explore the basics and leave equipped with curriculum resources ready for immediate use in the classroom. Designed for those new or newer to ABC-CLIO, this session provides the foundation educators need to teach and share Bloomsbury/ABC-CLIO reliable resources with their students.
In the session you will explore:
Ready to move beyond the basics to more in-depth usage of your ABC-CLIO subscription? Join us for a look into some lesser-known features of the Academic Success Corner, explore valuable resources in the Educator Support Site, and learn some tips for searching smarter as you create your own research lists.
In this session you will explore:
Take your lessons to the next level with ready-made inquiry activities found in ABC-CLIO Topic Centers. Educators will engage with primary and secondary source text sets and investigate inquiry questions to further reading and writing skills. Join us to explore opportunities for student-led inquiry, and find teacher planning resources that will make your life easier!
In this session you will explore:
Designed for school librarians and teachers of research, this session is all about making sure your students have the tools necessary to succeed as independent researchers. Educators will investigate smart searching by using the Advanced Search feature and learn where to locate ready-made lesson plans for teaching literacy skills. Educators will learn how to use Bloomsbury/ABC-CLIO’s resources to develop confident and independent student researchers.
In this session you will explore:
Participate in this hands-on session to extend and create beyond the ready-made lessons and activities in the databases. Participants will have time to review student tools, plan a sample activity with database resources, and share ideas with each other.
Bring your laptop and lesson plans!
In this session you will explore:
*Some subscriptions qualify for complimentary training. Contact your Customer Success Specialist to learn more.
Let us guide you in aligning our content to your course guide or curriculum map, allowing teachers to quickly locate the best primary sources, background information, and inquiry activities for each lesson. Assemble a team of lead teachers to embark on a project that will benefit students and educators all year long!
Additionally, we offer custom alignment of ABC-CLIO subscription resources to your course guide or curriculum map by our expert editorial Curriculum Specialist. Fees will vary according to course complexity and duration.
Contact us for specifics based on your district’s needs.
