Move beyond survival narratives by exploring the complete life stories of Holocaust survivors. Learn how to use first-person testimony to help students understand Jewish life before the Holocaust, experiences during persecution, and the resilience demonstrated in rebuilding lives after liberation. Includes Florida-based survivor resources and classroom activities.

How does a democracy collapse? Explore the political, economic, and social conditions that led to the rise of Nazi Germany and examine the gradual erosion of democratic institutions and individual rights. Participants will gain inquiry-based lessons that help students understand the importance of civic engagement and protecting democratic values.

Discover how the Nuremberg Trials shaped modern concepts of justice, accountability, and human rights. Through primary sources and inquiry-based activities, participants will explore courtroom evidence, crimes against humanity, and engaging classroom strategies that connect Holocaust history to civics education.

Move beyond survival narratives by exploring the complete life stories of Holocaust survivors. Learn how to use first-person testimony to help students understand Jewish life before the Holocaust, experiences during persecution, and the resilience demonstrated in rebuilding lives after liberation. Includes Florida-based survivor resources and classroom activities.

Design respectful and educational Holocaust remembrance experiences for your classroom or school community. This session shares best practices for planning commemorative activities, avoiding common pitfalls, and creating meaningful opportunities that honor victims and survivors while deepening historical understanding.

With countless Holocaust education resources available, knowing where to start can be overwhelming. This session highlights trusted organizations, primary sources, lesson plans, multimedia resources, and digital tools while helping educators curate a standards-aligned collection of materials tailored to their classrooms.

Develop strategies for leading respectful, evidence-based classroom discussions about Holocaust history and other challenging topics. Participants will learn practical discussion protocols, questioning techniques, and facilitation strategies that encourage thoughtful dialogue while remaining grounded in historical evidence and Florida standards.