At Founding Forward, we offer a variety of free in-person professional development seminars perfect for educators like you! Check out our featured seminars below:
Fourth Amendment: Search, Seizure, and Privacy
https://foundingforward.org/seminars/fourth-amendment/June 26-28, 2026
This three-day weekend seminar, features lead scholar Dr. Bruce Murphy from Lafayette College and guest scholar John Yoo from University of California Berkeley School of Law, invites educators to deepen their understanding of the Fourth Amendment and its enduring role in shaping Americans’ right to privacy. Participants will visit and tour Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA as part of the seminar. Apply today!
Medal of Honor Legacy: Vietnam
July 5-10, 2026
Educators will obtain a rich, immersive exploration of the Vietnam War through expert scholars. experiential learning, practical classroom application, and a special visit from a Medal of Honor recipient. Participants will spend a day in Washington, D.C. and visit multiple sites including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Victims of Communism Museum. Apply today!
Lincoln the Statesman
July 5-10, 2026
This week-long seminar, featuring lead scholar Dr. Joe Fornieri from RIT, invites educators to engage deeply with the statesmanship of Abraham Lincoln by examining his original speeches, letters, and writings. Participants will visit and explore Ford’s Theatre, Peterson House, Lincoln Cottage, and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Apply today!
First Amendment: Speech, Press, and Free Expression
July 10-12, 2026
This engaging weekend will focus on deepening educators’ understanding of the First Amendment and the right to freedom of speech through interactive sessions, field experts including guests from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, case studies, collaborative discussions, and real-world scenarios. Participants will explore Philadelphia, PA, on the heels of its 250th anniversary, and visit the American Philosophical Society and Independence Hall. Apply today!