Professional Development

Opportunities for Teachers and Administrators.
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For Teachers

"Gett Ready" For Your School Year With Professional Development with Gettysburg National Military Park!

New for the 2025-2026 School Year:

Customizable Teacher In-Service Sessions

Now Available at your school or district, here at the park, or virtually


Looking for something new for your in-service days? We have one, two, or three-hour sessions available. Select from the topics below. Presentations are active, fun, and provide sample classroom-ready materials. Submit a reservation request for a faculty field trip to Gettysburg, a virtual session, or for schools within an hour’s drive, we can come to you!

Available sessions include:

  • Field Trip Planning
  • Teaching the Essential Gettysburg Documents
  • Teaching the Historical Method for Middle Schoolers
  • Teaching With Primary Sources: Civil War Maps, Official Reports, Letters and More
  • Introducing History Through Books (for Lower Elementary)

Instructions: Submit your reservation request below, and be sure to comment on which form of in-service you are requesting: faculty field trip to Gettysburg, ranger visit to your district, or virtual session.

All Workshops Are Free Of Charge!

How To Book:

To book our Professional Development, Email our education team.

 

Note: All programs and procedures subject to change.

 

 
 

Last updated: August 4, 2025

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1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325

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