America at 250 Educator Summit

Engaging Learners through Civics, Inquiry, and Media Literacy

Wisconsin Historical Society and UW-Madison Pyle Center

Madison, WI

Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 2:00pm - 5:00pm and Thursday, August 6, 2026, 8:00am - 3:30pm

 

Join us for the America at 250 Educator Summit, a convening of over 100 educators from around the state to explore innovative,

content-rich strategies for teaching the Revolutionary Era. The event is designed for 3rd-12th grade educators, particularly those 

who teach social studies, civics, and history content. Summit activities will center interactive learning and peer collaboration, and 

you’ll come away with practical resources and connections to bring history to life in your learning spaces.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to the summit which is being generously covered by grant funding. ($400 per attendee) Your full

attendance is required to obtain the grant funding for this summit.

 

Before registering, please ensure that you can attend fully on both days. Attendees will be required to be present to complete an

exit evaluation at the conclusion of the summit experience. Because event capacity in this summit is limited, partial attendance is

not permitted so that attendees can benefit from the full range of expertise and resources shared.

 

If you must cancel due to unforeseen issues (illness or family emergency), please notify us as soon as possible and preferably no

later than July 1, 2026 so that we can fill your seat with an educator on our waitlist.

Registration Type

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Contact Details

Home Address

School / Organization Address

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Do you have any dietary restrictions?

Dietary Restrictions

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Accommodations

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Lodging Sponsorship

We have a limited number of lodging sponsorships available for a 1-night stay on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Sponsorships are available to residents outside of Dane County and will be awarded on a rolling basis. If you are eligible and indicate interest in a lodging sponsorship, you will be notified of sponsorship no later than Friday, May 15, 2026.

Please visit our event website for information about parking.

Do you reside in Dane County?

Please indicate your need or interest in a lodging sponsorship:

If a lodging sponsorship is not available, would you still attend the event?

** If you are not awarded a lodging sponsorship, we will contact you to ask if you'd like to keep or cancel your registration.

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conferences@union.wisc.edu | 702 Langdon Street | Madison, WI 53706 | (608) 890.2645

Consent Forms

Media Release

PBS Wisconsin is photographing and filming during this event. Your image may be distributed via broadcast, online streaming, public display, and/or in any other format or media. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at education@pbswisconsin.org.

We plan to share a directory attendee and presenter contact information (name, title, school/organization, email) to support connection and collaboration following the event. The directory will be shared with attendees and presenters only.

Attendee Directory

Newsletters

By registering for this event, you also join PBS Wisconsin Education’s bi-weekly newsletter list. You’ll receive timely resources and professional learning opportunities, giveaways, behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and more, delivered straight to your inbox.

Newsletters

By registering for this event, you are invited to join a mailing list managed by the Universities of Wisconsin and the Jack Miller Center in association with a project that will offer ongoing teacher trainings connected to America 250 that will run through 2028. Would you like to join?

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Teaching Background

Please choose the title that best relates to your role.

Please let us know what title best describes your role.

What grade level(s) do you work with? (Check all that apply)

Please let us know what grade level you teach.

What subject matter do you teach? (Check all that apply)

Please let us know what subject matter you teach

How many years have you been teaching?

Website Hosted by UW Conferences & Events

conferences@union.wisc.edu | 702 Langdon Street | Madison, WI 53706 | (608) 890.2645

Summary

Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your registration due to unforeseen issues (illness or family emergency), please notify us as soon as possible and preferably no later than July 1, 2026 so that we can fill your seat with an educator on our waitlist. Substitutions are accepted at any time prior to the start of the conference. It is highly recommended that substitutions are completed by July 1, 2026 to ensure conference credentials will be ready upon the start of the conference.

Please contact us at Wisconsin Union Conference Management (608) 890.2645 or conferences@union.wisc.edu

Website Hosted by UW Conferences & Events

conferences@union.wisc.edu | 702 Langdon Street | Madison, WI 53706 | (608) 890.2645

Thank you for registering for the America at 250 Educator Summit. We look forward to seeing you in August. A registration confirmation has been sent to your email. If you do not receive it, contact us at education@pbswisconsin.org.

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