Multi-Day Seminars Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a Multi-Day seminar last? Which days are they held? 

From the evening of day one to mid-day on day three. We attempt to schedule weekend seminars (Friday-Sunday) whenever possible, however during the summer we host mid-week seminars as well. See sample itinerary.

What is included in the program? 

Teaching American History pays for a private hotel room, materials, historical site admission, and all meals.

How does the stipend work? 

Teachers are required to participate in all the sessions, meals, and visits related to the seminar. Following the seminar, each teacher receives a direct deposit stipend for $600 to help offset the cost of travel to the seminar. 

How do you choose your discussion leaders? 

All of our Multi-Day discussion leaders are university professors who teach our graduate school courses. They are historians and political scientists with a deep expertise in the seminar topics they teach. 

What is the historical site visit? 

The visit varies by location and topic. They can range from a presidential library to an archaeological site to an art museum. 

How many teachers are in a Multi-Day seminar? 

To encourage a lively discussion small enough to be intimate, we cap our groups at 20 participants.

Do I need to make my own travel arrangements? 

Participants must make their own travel arrangements. Please research travel options before applying to a seminar to ensure that you can be on-site by the opening reception on day one through the conclusion of the program on day three. Participants will also be responsible for incidental charges and parking at the hotel, if applicable. Teaching American History covers all other arrangements, including hotel, meals, and historical site visit. 

Can I bring my partner or child? May I have a roommate?

We ask that participants not bring guests. All rooms are booked single occupancy but if you have a preferred roommate that has also been selected to attend the seminar, we can reserve a double-occupancy room for you. Please just respond to our confirmation email with your preferred roommate. 

Can I commute from home or stay elsewhere?

All participants must stay at the hotel where the seminar is held (even if you live locally). Attendees are expected to be fully engaged for the duration of the event and will have minimal downtime outside of the scheduled activities.

Do Multi-Days count for professional development hours? 

Most school districts accept our program for professional development. At the end of the seminar, participants receive a letter of participation acknowledging 15 contact hours. 

I have dietary restrictions and/or physical limitations. How do I request accommodations? 

When you are accepted into the program, we will reach out to learn more about you closer to the seminar dates. At that time you can tell us more and we will do our best to accommodate you. 

What is the dress code? What should I pack? 

The suggested dress is business casual, much like what many teachers wear on Fridays: nice denim and shirt/blouse with comfortable shoes. We recommend that teachers bring an umbrella, highlighters and pens/pencils, a notepad, and layers appropriate for the local weather. Please advise that the historic site visits vary in location and could include extensive walking or standing.  

What is the acceptance process? Is there a waitlist if I do not get accepted?

We aim to keep our discussion groups intimate and manageable with a diversity of experience, geography, and teaching level, so we ask that interested participants apply. 

We also select a handful of applicants to be added to a waitlist for each seminar in the event of cancellations. If you did not submit an application, you will not be selected to attend. 

What if I get accepted and can no longer attend?

Please let us know as soon as possible if you can no longer attend, so we can invite an alternate on the waitlist. Cancellations less than 3 weeks before the seminar can cause TAH to accrue unnecessary expenses which can be difficult to refund on a short notice. If you are a no show to a seminar without notifying us, you will not be invited to another multi-day seminar in the future.