Are you looking for a free, engaging, self-paced course where you can learn more about civics? Check out the Civics Classroom, a free online learning program open during the summer!

What is the Civics Classroom?

This course series provides educators with online, self-paced, professional learning that develops the knowledge and skills necessary to help students achieve their roles as participants in civic life. Each course will take approximately five hours to complete. While it is recommended that participants complete the courses in order, it is NOT required.

The awarding of a certificate for each course in this series is based on successful completion of the pre and post tests, module quizzes, post course survey  and a passing final grade in the course. Certificates are emailed by staff of the Florida Joint Center for Citizenship at the Lou Frey Institute within two weeks of course completion.

A Prepared Classroom provides teachers with an understanding of:

  • Course descriptions and the Civics End-of-Course Test Item Specifications,
  • How to utilize curriculum and pacing guides,
  • The value of strategic planning and preparing for instruction, and
  • Making informed decisions about instruction based on formative and summative data.

The High School Government Classroom: Building Critical Knowledge course will provide teachers with pedagogy, content and resources for:

  • Lesson planning and preparation in social studies
  • The principles of American democracy
  • The U.S. Constitution
  • Founding Documents
  • Landmark Cases


The High School US History: Civil War and Reconstruction course will provide teachers with pedagogy, content, and resources for:

  • The major ideas of the cause, course, and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era
  • Primary sources and disciplinary literacy
  • Strategies and structures for accessible learning

Like with everything else we offer, these course are free and open to everyone! Questions? Email us!