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Museum & History-Based Teacher Institutes
Museum & History-Based Teacher Institutes
Overview
These programs are hosted by major museums and historic sites and focus on place-based learning, civics, and American history immersion.
Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute
Application Window
Opens: November
Closes: Winter–early spring (rolling acceptance)
Program runs: Late May–August
What You Need
Online application
Short essays about teaching practice
Optional resume/CV
Sometimes recommendation letter
Interest in social studies/civics/history
Difficulty Level
Moderate to Hard
Scholarship spots are competitive
Strong preference for social studies educators
High acceptance value for early applicants
National Constitution Center Educator Programs
Application Window
Typically Fall–Spring applications for summer institutes
What You Need
Application form
Teaching background
Short essay or statement of interest
Resume
Some programs include interviews
Difficulty Level
Moderate
Competitive but accessible for practicing educators
Strong alignment with civics, government, or social studies preferred
Adams Presidential Center Teacher Institute
Application Window
Opens: December 2026
What You Need
Resume/CV
Teaching experience
Interest in civic education and founding documents
Difficulty Level
Moderate to Hard
Preference for educators with strong writing and civic engagement focus
Thomas Jefferson Monticello Teacher Institute
Application Window
Fall–Winter applications
Summer institute program
What You Need
Resume/CV
Teaching experience
Interest in civic education and founding documents
Some programs include interviews
Difficulty Level
Hard
Nationally competitive
Strong emphasis on writing + humanities teaching
White House History Teacher Institute
Application Window
Winter–Spring applications
Summer program (July)
What You Need
Resume/CV
Teaching experience
Interest in civic education and founding documents
Some programs include interviews
Difficulty Level
Hard
Highly selective cohort
Preference for civics/social studies educators
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