Illinois Social Studies Resources
Thanks to Dr. Frederick C. Isele for information about the following social studies sites.
Please send any additions to: David McMullen () or Frederick C. Isele ().
Please send any additions to: David McMullen () or Frederick C. Isele ().
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Contact or call (312) 322 0302 to discuss your professional development goals and to start planning your customized experience.
Education coordinator and contact for setting up workshops: Jackie Formoso. Her e-mail address is: . Her phone number is (312) 692-3165.
Workshops on Demand are designed for up to 25 educators, cost is $250 and includes C&I materials. To register, download the registration form at this page and fax it to 312-663-1472. Reservations must be made three weeks before the date requested.
Contact Pam Barry at 773-753-1393 to set up teacher workshops. Her e-mail address is: [email protected].
MSI accepts applications for professional development/teacher workshop programs until Mid-September. The programs are held from Sept-May general information: (773) 684-1414
Information about
Call Adult programs department to find out more about workshops: (312) 464-7743 Use contact form on website (link above) to find out more about available workshops 
The Japan Information Center (JIC) provides members of its staff free of charge to deliver presentations about Japan and Japanese culture to schools and community groups. Our staff can visit area schools or groups, or welcome visitors from anywhere in our ten-state jurisdiction. Please refer to for more information on school visits. If you have any questions or would like to receive detailed information about our presentations, please contact our coordinator. Outreach Coordinator Japan Information Center Consulate General of Japan at Chicago 737 North Michigan Ave, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60611 Tel: (312) 280-0432 Fax: (312) 280-6883
(773) 721-9301 to inquire about teacher workshops
to inquire about teacher workshops When calling the number listed above, you will not reach an operator; only a voice recorder. |
Jessica Hankey (School Partnerships and Programs Manager) is the contact to speak with about setting up a teacher workshop. Her direct line is . You can also email her at
You may also want to make use of the Harris Learning Collection - a program through which teachers can borrow artifacts and specimens and bring them into their classroom. The website is General Info: (312) 922-9410 Schools: (312) 665-7500 Special Events: (312) 665-7600
For more information on teacher programs, call (312) 857-7199.
Museum Education Programs (312) 443-3680. To contact by e-mail, use the provided.
To find out more about , contact Heidi Moisan, school programs manager at 312-799-2152. Heidi develops professional development courses for educators.
You can make reservations for educator programs online through the link listed above.
The Freedom Express is available - free of charge - to visit schools in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties that serve 6th-12th grade students.
Schools can request multiple-day visits on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit our page for details. McCormick Foundation 205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 4300 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312 445 5000 Fax: 312 445 5001 Email:
Contact Leah Melber, director of student and teacher programs, at 312-742-2064. Her e-mail address is: .
at Lincoln Park Zoo. Call 312-742-2056 or email to learn more about workshops. Throughout the year, our Education Department offers several four-hour workshops focused on the themes and works of art of our temporary exhibitions. Our Saturday Educator Workshops offer a great opportunity for teachers to learn about different elements of Mexican art, history, and culture. Participating teachers (K-12) receive curriculum materials and resources to implement in their classrooms and integrate into their regular curricula. Workshops are offered on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm at a nominal cost. CPDUs available. To contact the education department about Saturday workshops, call (312) 738-1503 ext. 3842 or e-mail
To register for a teacher workshop, email , Manager of Tour and Teacher Initiatives, or call 773.834.1066.
The Smart regularly hosts workshops and other programs for art and other teachers interested in integrating aspects of the Museum into their curriculum. Topics generally include teaching with objects, special exhibition themes, and arts integration. The workshops currently listed were geared as courses and others labeled as workshops were not for teachers, but adults in general. Contact for more information about available courses and workshops. Contact adult education department at (773) 702-9507.
Each year, 20 teachers from 10 Chicago public schools are selected through a careful admissions process to participate in Intuit’s award-winning professional development program. Through the program, teachers interested in incorporating the work of self-taught artists into their classrooms receive training in how to use the art to supplement learning in the subjects of English, history, social studies, visual art, music and computer science.
There is no information listed online about application procedures for the professional development program. Interested teachers will need to call 312-243-9088 for current information.
at the Chicago Architecture Foundation.
Contact Jean Linsner, Vice President of Youth Education, for more information about teacher workshops. or
: Designed to draw connections between school curricula and the museum’s exhibitions and collection, workshops provide teachers with tools to integrate contemporary art and the creative process into their teaching practice.
MCA teacher programs are free for Illinois teachers. Participants receive CPDUs. Vouchers for free parking in the MCA garage are provided pending availability. Public transportation is recommended. For more information, please call 312.397.3840, or . Tel: 630.833.1616 General Information: John Lizzadro: Executive Director Dorothy Asher: Museum Director Museum Education Services: Kohl Children’s Museum’s professional development program is designed for teachers, caregivers, parents, and other adults who interact with children ages birth through 8. These are offered both on-site and at the Museum.Each in-service topic is aligned with the Illinois State Learning Standards and NAEYC Early Learning Standards. All involve hands-on exploration and small and whole group discussion.Continuing education credit is available. Contact the Kohl Children’s Museum Education Department at (847) 832‑6871 for fees and further information regarding Professional Development Training Topics or to customize one of your own.
at the Morton Arboretum.
630-719-2468 |
Downstate Illinois Sites
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Contact via e-mail using form on website contact page
Visitor Information Phone (217) 391-3226 Visitor information will transfer you to Laura Dundrum, Chief of Interpretation to speak about workshops. Teacher resources online but no information given about workshops.
Workshops for adult and children visitors but not for teachers.
309-686-7000 ext. 113 For field trip reservations call 309-863-3013 
The Dirksen Congressional Center
The Dirksen Center 2815 Broadway Road Pekin, IL 61554 (309) 347-7113 (309) 347-6412 FAX
For additional information, contact Site Manager, (309) 828-1084.
. There is no mention of professional development or workshops for teachers.
Contact Cahokia at the number and e-mail address below to find out more information about workshops.
618-346-5160
The Garfield Farm Museum does not list specific workshops catered to teachers but that webpage listed below gives a , some of which could be used by a teacher to enhance their lesson plans.
630.584-8485 |
See our calendar to register for educator workshops and public programs. To learn more about our professional development opportunities and education materials, please also see our page. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Education Team at .
Contact
to find out more about .
The Museum and Education Department offers content-based workshops for Continuing Professional Development Unit (CPDU) credit. Please let us know if you are interested in such a workshop and/or would like to be included on our CPDU mailing list. For more information, contact Stacey Clementz at (217) 896-2455 or .
CPDU .
217-524-4126 IDNR created the Illinois Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education (ENTICE)
, though no reference to teacher workshops listed.
Contact (309) 799-3482 Ext. 222 for more information about Education Programs.
Contact the Museum at 309-827-0428, or by email at , and Museum Staff will work with you to create customized resources or experiences that meet your educational needs.
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Other Illinois Locations
(no information about teacher workshops available)
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301 N. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 637-8000
(309) 344.8876
376 N. Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60601 312.977.0227 312.642.6502 ext. 3130
(847)697-4676
PO Box 401
992 Iron Horse Place Monticello, IL 61856 (217) 762-9011 (877) 762-9011 815-923-4391 Illinois Railway Museum Post Office Box 427 Union, IL 60180
Chanute Air Museum
1011 Pacesetter Drive Rantoul, Illinois 61866-3672 217-893-1613 Curator - Mark Hanson Education -
The Polish Museum of America
984 N. Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60642-4101 (773) 384-3352
This facility is not set up for workshops, seminars, etc.
(only summer day camps) 815 964-2424
1800 S. Prairie Avenue Chicago, IL 60616
312.326.1480
411 Kent Street
Rockford, IL 61102 815-964-2424
1510 46th Ave.
Rock Island, IL 61201 309-788-9536 Illinois State Museum - Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources 10956 N Dickson Mounds Rd Lewistown, IL 61542 Fulton, Region: 3 Natural History T-Sa 10-4 pm. Free. Explore 12,000 years of human experience in Illinois River Valley. Site features archaeological exhibits, unique artifacts, multi-media presentations, picnic grounds, and programs. Dr. Duane Esarey, Director 309/547-3721 309/547-3189
309-788-9536
Illinois Dept of Natural Resources 502 S Spring St Springfield, IL 62706-5000 Corner of Spring & Edwards Sts Sangamon, Region: 3 T-Sa 10-4 pm, Play Museum W-Sa, 11-4 pm Free admission, donations welcome. Permanent and changing exhibits on Illinois natural and cultural history, anthropology, fine, and history. Children ages 3 - 10 can learn through play what it is like to work at a museum in the hands-on children's Play Museum. Shop features educational games and quality crafts. Extensive Website for the public, research, and education. Educator’s Page Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko, Director 217/782-7386 217/782-0061 |
in Normal, IL
101 E Beaufort
Normal, IL 61761 Phone: (309) 433-3444 Email:
78 E. Washington St.,
Chicago, IL 60602 312.744.6630
1801 S.Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL60616 312.326.0270 Dan FitzGerald Programming Coordinator,
150 Cottage Hill Ave.
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 630.834.0202
600 S. MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60605 312.663.5554 Email:
155 Houston Street
Batavia, IL. 60510
630-406-5274
Allow 2-4 weeks for response.
near 6th & Adams Streets
Springfield, IL 217-785-9363
15588 History Lane
Petersburg, Illinois 62675 217-632-4000
8512 South Union Road
Route 20 & South Union Road Union, Illinois 60180 815-923-9000
523 S. Webster St., Naperville, IL 60540
630-420-6010
3826 N. Taylor Road
Hanna City, IL 61536 309-676-0998
71 S. Country Club Rd
Decatur, IL 62521 217.421.7435
737 North Main St Rockford, IL 61103
815.965.3433 Student workshops
425 West State Street (Route 64) Sycamore, IL 60178
815.895.9777 Director Gary Koeller 309-794-0991 ext 25 ; Education Coordinator Megan Crandall Cooper 309-794-0991 ext 32 |
Iowa Sites
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available. There are no teacher workshops listed, though, only courses like ceramics, photography, etc.
Molly Moser, Studio Programs Assistant via studioartclasses@desmoinesartcenter or 515.271.0306. |
Michigan Sites
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Contact Paula Gangopadhyay, Director of Education, at 313.982.6001.
Contact:
Lauren Talalay, Associate Director & Curator for Academic Outreach and Exhibits 734.647.0441 |
Contact Education Director Kira Berman 734-647-8574, for assistance.
Contact the education department at
734.647.0522 |
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