Teach me, and I remember
Involve me, and I Learn"
Courtesy of The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, the Theodore Gentilz Collection
San Antonio Living History
CPE Courses
SALHA offers professional development (CPE) courses designed for educators interested in incorporating living history and experiential learning into their classrooms. These courses provide guidance, resources, and hands-on activities to help teachers bring Texas history to life for their students.
A New Opportunity for Texas History Educators
FREE 8-Hour CPE Course
Limited Time Introductory Offering
The San Antonio Living History Association proudly presents its first TEA-approved CPE course: Tejano Contributions to the Texas Revolution: San Antonio's Role in Shaping History through Living History and Material Culture.
This innovative educational pilot project has been made possible through the generous support of the Educational Grants Program of the San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation. We are honored to offer this course free of charge to Texas history teachers who register for both the October 30th and November 15th, 2025, sessions. Full 8 hours of CPE accreditation will be awarded upon completion.
Tejano Contributions to the Texas Revolution
Course Duration: 8 hours of CPE credit
Focus Area: Tejano contributions to the Texas Revolution
Teaching Method: Dynamic, hands-on exploration with living history elements
Key Elements: Material culture—artifacts, clothing, tools, and weapons
Target Audience: Educators teaching Texas history
Location Emphasis: San Antonio's significance during the conflict
Schedule: October 30, 2025 (Zoom) & November 15, 2025 (Historical Tour & Field Session)
Introductory Course - Registration is FREE for Texas history teachers
Certified Living History Educator (CLHE)
Course Duration: 6 hours of CPE credit
Focus Area: Living history interpretation for educators
Teaching Method: Professional development and credentialing program
Key Elements: TEKS-aligned, culturally inclusive presentations
Target Audience: K-12 teachers, museum educators, reenactors, community historians
Format: Virtual sessions with interactive demonstrations
Schedule: Fall 2025 - 8:30-10:30 AM on 9/6, 9/20, 10/11, 10/25, 11/01, 11/15, 12/20
Cost: $75.00
Future CPE Courses & Associated Programs
Additional SALHA CPE courses on Living History Interpretation are also planned. Please check back for updates on future offerings.
- Historical clothing & sewing Workshop
- Living history interpretation in classrooms and at historical sites
- History Trunks for classroom curriculum and field trips
More information about upcoming CPE courses, schedules, and registration will be available soon. For inquiries, please contact us.