Professional Development

GenEd is a nonprofit organization assisting educators in teaching about human rights and genocide, particularly the Armenian Genocide, as the predecessor of the pattern of genocides that followed. GenEd develops instructional materials and provides workshops, consultation and presentations.

A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity. the Museum provides a powerful lesson in the fragility of freedom, the myth of progress, and the need for vigilance in preserving democratic values. With unique power and authenticity, the Museum teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the need to prevent genocide.

Conceptual overview, with details on operational definitions and warning signs. Case study briefs with outcomes and lessons learned.

Access through The Applied Anthropologist, online journal website (vol. 38, no. 1/2, 2018, by Peter Van Arsdale, Melissa Jessen, Nicole Hawthorne, Kellie Ramirez, and Cathy Smith)

This is an amazing resource for the Holocaust as well as each of the other genocides in this resource bank. Users need to create an account. They will then gain access to a wealth of materials for learning and teaching.

The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education teaches the history of the Holocaust, applying its lessons to coun

This organization tracks the work of the Einsatzgruppen in Eastern Europe.

The Colorado Holocaust Educators are a group of USHMM Teacher Fellows who provide high quality professional development for teachers.