2027 In-Person Summer Institute for Teachers

Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for its 5th Annual Summer Institute for Teachers!
This immersive five-day professional development program, held July 5–9, 2027, offers educators a unique opportunity to explore the history and lasting legacy of the Pacific War while connecting it to today’s classrooms.

Participants will:

  • Engage in expert-led sessions featuring cross-curricular lessons, primary sources, and artifact-based learning.

  • Experience behind-the-scenes tours and immersive activities.

  • Receive a teaching tool kit prepared with standards-aligned lesson plans, activities, and resources that can be applied right away in their classrooms.

Proposed schedule (subject to change; a more detailed schedule will be updated later):

  • Monday: Opening reception
  • Tuesday-Thursday: 9:00-4:00
  • Friday-9:00-12:00

Upon completion, teachers will receive a certificate and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours through the Texas Education Agency (TEA # 902-759).

Sign up before May 3, 2027 to receive our early bird special!
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Registration Information

In-Person Dates: July 5th-July 9th

Space is limited and registration is required. You can register for the full Summer Institute for Teachers, or purchase daily passes to attend specific days that best suit your schedule. Tuition includes daily sessions, museum tours, workshops, daily refreshments, lunch, and a toolkit containing lesson plans, activities, and supplementary resources.

Tuition: Full Week Registration

  • $200 per person (Early bird special. Deal ends May 3, 2027)
  • $250 per person (After May 3, 2027)
  • $125 per person (Membership pricing, contact Jvanauken@nimitzfoundation.org for special code)

Tuition: Daily Pass

  • $40 per person (Early bird special. Deal ends May 3, 2027)
  • $50 per person (After May 3, 2027)
  • $25 per person (Membership pricing, contact Jvanauken@nimitzfoundation.org for special code)
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2027 Virtual Summer Institute for Teachers

The virtual institute is a fully online professional development program designed to make this experience accessible to educators everywhere. This self-paced program provides teachers with innovative tools and fresh approaches to connect the history and legacy of the Pacific War to today’s classrooms.

Over the course of the program, social studies educators (particularly those teaching 5th–12th grade) will engage in:

  • Online sessions exploring the Pacific War, featuring cross-curricular lessons and classroom-ready resources.

  • Digital learning experiences that deepen knowledge of World War II in the Pacific and its lasting global impact.

  • Interactive virtual networking and discussions to share ideas, strategies, and best practices with peers nationwide.

All lessons are aligned with National Standards and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Teachers who complete the institute will receive a certificate of completion and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours through the Texas Education Agency (TEA #902-759).

Details:

  • Dates: All summer long! (Self-paced program beginning on Memorial Day and ending on Labor Day)

  • Cost: $50

  • Registration includes workshops, digital programs, lesson plans, supplementary resources, and access to daily interactive sessions.

  • Educators with a museum membership receive additional benefits. To learn more about Teacher Memberships, contact membership@nimitzfoundation.org

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Scholarship Opportunities

Limited scholarships to waive registration fees are available for teachers needing tuition assistance. Click HERE to apply.