The Cullman Center Institute for Teachers

“The Cullman Center and its workshops are an inspiration, a reminder, a challenge to stay focused on what matters in education—curiosity and inquiry.” — Matthew Hoffman, history and geography teacher in the International High School at Lafayette

“Your dedication and generosity to NYC public school teachers are truly remarkable, a much appreciated reminder that teaching is a noble profession. You show that in everything you do.” — Cinda Becker,  English teacher at Crotona Academy

APPLY HERE FOR THE 2025 SUMMER SEMINARS. 

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 25th.

The Cullman Center Institute for Teachers provides opportunities for teachers to enrich their understanding of the humanities in The New York Public Library's landmark building at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street.  Leading our seminars are scholars and writers who have won Cullman Center Fellowships and pursued their excellent work using the research collections of this Library.

All seminars are offered free of charge. Each participant in a summer seminar will receive all required books and materials; at the Cullman Center, participants will be provided with private offices, networked computers, and breakfast and lunch each day. 

2025 Summer Seminars

July 14th–July 18th: Nonfiction Workshop: "The Breath of Life" with Amitava Kumar

July 28th–August 1st: Writing the Restless Dead: On Writing Historical Fiction with Maaza Mengiste

Space is limited:  Full-time teachers, school librarians, and administrators are welcome to apply. Priority is given to public school teachers, grades K-12, in the New York metropolitan area. 

CTLE Credit 

The Cullman Center Institute for Teachers is an approved sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) and offers up to 40 hours of CTLE credit upon completion of a summer seminar. The New York State Department of Education requires NYS educators to meet CTLE requirements to maintain their teaching certifications.  Learn more about CTLE here and see a list of CTLE sponsors here.         

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Special funding for the Cullman Center’​s Institute for Teachers is generously provided by Helen and Roger Alcaly.

The Cullman Center is made possible by a generous endowment from Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman in honor of Brooke Russell Astor, with major support provided by Mrs. John L. Weinberg, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Estate of Charles J. Liebman, The von der Heyden Family Foundation, John and Constance Birkelund, and The Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation, and with additional gifts from Helen and Roger Alcaly, The Rona Jaffe Foundation, The Arts and Letters Foundation Inc., William W. Karatz, Merilee and Roy Bostock, and Cullman Center Fellows.