The Community of Holocaust Education Centers (CHEC) program consists of a dedicated network of U.S. Holocaust education and remembrance organizations that have participated in training at the Museum to learn about educational resources and historical content to integrate into their existing teacher professional development programs. Additionally, CHEC partners continue to engage in ongoing collaboration with the Museum and one another to advance Holocaust education across the country. The Museum provides ongoing support to each CHEC partner with a variety of resources. These resources help ensure that every secondary student in the US can examine how and why the Holocaust happened and think critically about their roles and responsibilities today.
Holocaust Centers Joining this Community
Participate in training to advance best practices in Holocaust education using the Museum’s collection and subject matter expertise
Integrate Museum content and resources on their websites and into their teacher professional development programs
Join monthly learning and networking opportunities with other CHEC partners
Local Teacher Programs
When joining the program, each CHEC partner participates in training opportunities within a two-year period. During this time, CHEC partners work with Museum staff to integrate USHMM resources and content that support educators attending new or existing programs.
Ongoing Support and Networking
After the two-year cohort is completed, CHEC partners remain engaged with the Museum and others in the Community. This network meets regularly to learn from leading educators, subject matter experts, and fellow CHEC partners to advance Holocaust education, memory, and awareness.
Selection Process
For information about CHEC, contact Christina Chavarria at cchavarria@ushmm.org