EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Join the Jackie Robinson Museum and Brooklyn Public Library’s Center for Brooklyn History for a special two-part professional learning opportunity that will introduce Jackie Robinson as an athlete, activist, citizen, businessman, and family man and explore Robinson’s legacy as a champion for equality, on and off the field.

CTLE credit provided for educators who participate in both sessions.

REGISTER

Note: This is a two-part PD. Registrants will be automatically registered for both April 29 at the Jackie Robinson Museum and May 5 at the Center for Brooklyn History, each from 4pm to 6pm. 4 CTLE credits will be issued at the end of the second session.

Session 1: Jackie Robinson Museum, April 29, 4-6PM

During Session 1 at the Museum (75 Varick Street, lower Manhattan), join an interactive exhibition tour, learn about the program offerings, and try out student-facing activities that are part of the Museum’s popular field trip programs.

Session 2: Center for Brooklyn History, May 5, 4-6PM

In Session 2 at the Center for Brooklyn History (128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Heights), educators will encounter Jackie Robinson-related artifacts in the Othmer Library reading room, acquire practical teaching techniques, and practice hands-on primary source work.

Light refreshments served at each session. Free registration available via the Center for Brooklyn History.

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