Voices of the Holocaust

A virtual professional development series for English Language Arts (ELA) educators on using Holocaust memoirs in the classroom. 

Virtual Learning Opportunity for ELA Educators

Join us virtually for Voices of The Holocaust: Teaching with Holocaust Memoirs, a professional development series! Through this series, you will gain access to impactful resources, align practice with Common Core standards, and earn SCECHs.

  • Free to attend for Michigan ELA educators
  • Participate virtually from anywhere with Google Classroom
  • Opportunity to receive free SCECH hours
  • Add six new Holocaust memoirs to your classroom library
  • Gain access to our bus subsidy program to bring your students to The HC

Engage with a community of ELA educators from across Michigan who are dedicated to empowering students and preserving Holocaust memory. The application window for this series has now closed.

This series is presented in partnership with our friends at The Nissan Foundation.

2025 Session Schedule

This professional development series will include four virtual sessions discussing elements from the six memoirs provided and sharing personalized best practices for Holocaust education.

February 6, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM via Google Meet
Setting the Stage: Why Teach Holocaust Memoirs in the ELA Classroom?

February 20, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM via Google Meet
Where Do I Start? Building a Foundation for Teaching With Holocaust Memoirs

March 6, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM via Google Meet
The Importance of Historical Context: Supporting Memoir Instruction With Historical Inquiry

March 20, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM via Google Meet
Authentic Assessments: Holocaust Learning and Educating With Purpose

For questions about Voices of the Holocaust or more information about professional development opportunities for Michigan educators at The Zekelman Holocaust Center, contact Renea DiBella, Education Specialist, at renea.dibella@holocaustcenter.org.