Professional Learning Opportunities | Half-Day or Full-Day on-site programs

The First Amendment and the Freedom of Conscience

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Date
Saturday, November 14
Time
8:30 am - 4:00 pm CT
Location
Broken Arrow, OK

The National Constitution Center is hosting a free, in-person workshop at Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow Campus, on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 4p.m. Using the Center’s nonpartisan resources and Educational Framework, participants will explore the historical and constitutional foundations of

All participants will receive a light breakfast and boxed lunches (dietary restrictions will be accommodated).

Participating teachers will receive a $100 stipend. Participants traveling more than 60 miles will be eligible for an additional $50 travel stipend.

During this workshop, participants will:

  • Explore the National Constitution Center’s classroom ready resources and protocols
  • Collaborate with area teachers
  • Learn from a constitutional scholar 
  • Engage with constitutional questions and civil dialogue practices to help students participate thoughtfully in the classroom.

Register by October 30, 2026, to secure your spot.

Agenda

8:30 a.m. – Coffee and registration

9: a.m. – Welcome and introductions

9:30 a.m.– Primary Source Exploration: Thomas Jefferson’s A Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom

10:15 a.m. – Break

10:30 a.m. – Scholar Talk

12:00 p.m. – Lunch

12:45 p.m. – Scholar debrief

1:00 p.m. – Classroom application with NCC protocols

3:30 p.m. – Debrief and final reflection

4:00 p.m. – Program concludes

This program is part of the National Constitution Center’s Civic Education for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) Fellowship, an initiative designed to expand access to high-quality constitutional learning and civil dialogue in rural and remote communities across the United States by investing in educators and building lasting local capacity.