National History Day in Montana - Professional Development

2026-2027 Professional Development Series

(Some) Mondays, 4:00-5:00 pm

Each session is worth 1 OPI Renewal Unit. You can sign up to attend live, or watch the recording within 2 weeks.

September

Sept. 21 Introduction to the NHD Elementary Division Receive Recording

October

Oct. 5 Understanding the Annual Theme: Innovation in History Receive Recording

Oct. 19 Tips for Researching Montana History Register

Oct. 26 Incorporating Digital Newspaper Research into NHD Projects Register

November

Nov. 9 Classroom Ready Research Strategies Register

Nov. 16 Creating an NHD Performance Register

Nov. 30 Creating an NHD Documentary Register

December

Dec. 7 Creating an NHD Website Register

Dec. 14 Creating an NHD Exhibit Register

January

Jan. 4 Preparing the Annotated Bibliography & Process Paper Register

Jan. 12 Preparing for the Contest Register

February

Feb. 22 Turning Feedback into a Revision Plan Register

On-Demand PRofessional Development

On-Demand PD

New to historical thinking, student-driven historical research, or National History Day? Looking to sharpen your skills in certain areas? Check out our On-Demand PD series to learn more.

Register for the sessions you want to complete, and we will email you a slide deck, recording, and completion form. Renewal units awarded for each session you complete

Primary v. Secondary Sources: What's the Difference? (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Asking & Answering Historical Questions (2 OPI Renewal Units)
Online Research & Digital Literacy (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Establishing Historical Context (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Primary Source Analysis: Agency (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Primary Source Analysis: Perspective (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Descriptive v. Analytical Writing (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Preparing for the Contest (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Introduction to the 2027 Theme: Innovation in History (1 OPI Renewal Unit)
Introduction to the Elementary Division (1 OPI Renewal Unit)

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