Is your organization in need of guidance, a jumpstart, a course correction, or all three? Do you know your site has some issues but don’t know where to start, or how to get others on board to fix things? STEPS can help. To date, over 1,100 organizations around the country have enrolled in STEPS to help them build strong foundations for future growth, meet the legal and ethical obligations of a modern history institution, and set reasonable goals for progress on the things that matter most to their communities.

STEPS (Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations) is a self-paced, self-assessment program for small- and mid-sized organizations, including those managed solely by volunteers. The program includes a 200+ page workbook, an online forum to connect with other participants, discounts on other AASLH Professional Development offerings, and progress certificates. STEPS takes the standards and goals of the public history/museum fields and breaks them down into practical advice for busy history people. You do not need a history degree or formal history or museum training to use STEPS. STEPS is for everyone, at every level, at every type of site, doing every kind of history work.

Through the six chapters of Mission, Vision, and Governance; Audience and Community Engagement; Interpretation; Stewardship of Collections; Stewardship of Historic Structures and Landscapes; and Management, STEPS guides you through the basics of good history work. The workbook guides your organization in assessing policies and practices, and can be used to educate staff, volunteers, and boards about operating a museum, historical society, or site.

Join us for this free webinar to hear how STEPS can help your organization create a road map for meaningful change.

Note: This webinar is for organizations that are considering enrolling in the STEPS program, not for those already participating.

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