Events for Educators
The Institute for Middle East Studies at The George Washington University offers educational and outreach programming for a variety of public audiences. We share scholarly research and perspectives that enrich understanding of the Middle East through expert lectures, films, book talks, arts & culture programming, support for K-14 curriculum development, and translating academic research into public scholarship, including content designed for a broad audience.
To request a free in-person or virtual professional development training for teachers contact imes_outreach
gwu [dot] edu (imes_outreach[at]gwu[dot]edu). We have done similar trainings for 10 school districts in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area and would be happy to work with yours too.
Upcoming Events
Reimagining Arabic Education in the United States: Innovation, Sustainability, and Access (K–16)
Friday, 5/15/2026, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Join the DC ATC for the third annual Arabic Language Education Forum.
Previous Events
Our event recording archive includes interviews with faculty experts and presentations from our professional development webinar series with the National Council of Geographic Educators, which includes presentations on digital storytelling, identity during the 2022 World Cup, basics of cartography, water politics and environmental justice, and others.
Workshop Recordings:
Event Archive:
How to Effectively Handle Disruptions & Bullying in the Language Classroom
Thursday, 2/26/2026, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Join the DC ATC for a presentation on handling bullying and disruptions in the language classroom.
Using Arabic and Arab American Literature in the Arabic Language Classroom
Thursday, 1/29/2026, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Using Arabic and Arab American Literature in the Arabic Language Classroom
Friday, 6/13/2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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