USHMM | 2026 Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education

Attend this free online conference to gain strategies for delivering accurate and meaningful Holocaust education to all students. With guidance from experienced historians and educators, explore how to bring artifacts from the Museum’s collection into your classroom. Inspire all students to think critically about how and why the Holocaust happened using lessons and resources that support instruction across subject areas.

The online conference sessions will cover a variety of topics, including teaching Holocaust history and literature using primary source artifacts, modifying instruction for different student needs, and examining new research that enhances our understanding of history.

Online Conference Highlights

• Learn from experienced educators and historians through concise, live, and interactive sessions.
• Gain instructional strategies paired with historically accurate, classroom-ready resources based on the Museum’s extensive collection of primary source evidence.
• Engage with Museum Teacher Fellows, experienced educators who offer practical advice on strategies and tools for your classroom.
• Connect in real time with a community of educators dedicated to teaching and learning about the Holocaust.

Free Resources & Benefits

• You will receive books in the mail that will be referenced during the conference, along with other classroom resources. (Available for teachers with a US or US territory mailing address only. While supplies last.)
• Online participation is easy, free, and accessible for all.
• Real-time attendance isn’t necessary; participate during live sessions or watch recordings later.
• Learning can continue after the conference, with six months to further explore featured content on your personal homepage.
• Earn 24 hours of professional development.

The deadline to register is June 14, 2026. For more information, please contact belferconference@ushmm.org.

To register, click here.