Summer Institute for Teachers

To the Revolution and Beyond: In Their Own Words
June 26-27, 2026

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, come explore the ideas that shaped the American founding directly from the primary sources your students should encounter. On Day 1, we begin before independence, examining the diverse traditions that informed colonial political thought. On Day 2, we turn to the immediate aftermath of independence and the challenges of political construction. Together, we’ll examine voices from the colonial period through the Constitutional Convention, including the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Federalist and Anti-Federalist debates, and more.

Teachers already know how to teach. Our goal is to provide space to think, read, and explore.

Institute Details: 

This institute is offered entirely free of charge to teachers. Participants who complete the institute will be awarded a certificate of completion and a stipend of $300.

Schedule:

Friday, 9:00-5:30pm
Saturday, 9:00-6:00pm, followed by a closing dinner & certificate awards

Included: Mailed packet of reading materials, breakfast and lunch, certificate of completion, stipend

To Apply, click here

Deadline to apply: June 1, 2026 (late applications will be considered on a rolling basis)

For additional information, please contact ZavalaProgram@baylor.edu