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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access the conference on my phone or tablet?

Yes! The conference is available as a seamless experience on desktop, tablet, and phone via browser. You don’t need to download an app to access it.

Where can I find my participation certificate?

The certificate will be posted under Resources after the conference's live broadcast concludes on Wednesday, June 25. The certificate will note 24 hours of participation.

Will the live sessions be recorded and available to watch at a later date?

Yes, the live sessions will be recorded and available to watch on your dashboard within 24 hours.

Do I have to attend live to receive credit?

All participants can receive credit for attending Belfer, whether you attend live or watch all the sessions at a later date.

How long can participants access the content?

All participants will have access to the conference content for six months. After that, most videos will be posted on the Museum's website for you to reference.

Where can I ask Museum staff questions about the conference?

Email the team here: belferconference@ushmm.org.

Will I receive free resources via mail?

All participants from the continental United States receive a copy of The Boy on the Wooden Box, and first-time participants from the continental United States receive printed copies of the Museum's timeline cards. If you haven’t received your resources by Friday, July 18, please email belferconference@ushmm.org with your name and mailing address.

Can I buy additional resources from the Museum shop?

Yes. You can access the Museum shop and receive a 25% discount by using the discount code: Belferteach25. This code is active until the end of July. 

Which Museum staff members are we interacting with at the Belfer Conference?

Every session has links to speaker bios. The Museum team answering your questions includes: Kim Blevins-Relleva, Laura Boughton, Cathleen Cadigan, Dr. Becky Erbelding, Dr. Lindsay MacNeill, and Bethany Nagle. Museum Teacher Fellows are also answering your questions.

Why didn’t my question appear onscreen during a session?

Due to the high volume of questions submitted during sessions, not all will appear. However, the Museum staff will answer every question. Check your email for your personal response.

Where can I connect with other attendees?

You can access discussion boards on the Community Connection page. All posts are moderated, so allow time for your questions and comments to appear. Please be mindful about sharing personal information and follow the conference Code of Conduct.

Can I create a discussion board?

You can respond and ask questions on the existing discussion boards.

What is the moderation policy?

Thank you for joining the conference community. The Museum staff warmly welcomes you to the event. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federal institution dedicated to Holocaust education and memorialization. The Belfer National Conference for Holocaust Education is intended to provide learning opportunities for classroom teachers about Holocaust history from 1933-1945 and classroom pedagogy. Participant communication must be civil, respectful, and focused on Holocaust education. Personal attacks (including speaking about broad groups of people in negative terms), Holocaust comparisons, or raising political issues about current events that are not focused on Holocaust history do not meet the goals of the conference. Solicitations (personal curriculum, business ventures, fundraising, books, survivor speaking engagements, or charities) are not permitted. Participants who do not embrace the abovementioned goals and expectations will not be permitted to participate further in the conference.

Thank you for your participation and understanding.

For more information or questions, please contact the Belfer Conference team at belferconference@ushmm.org.