Through asynchronous discussion of primary and secondary sources, online videos, and live Zoom sessions, participants will examine this critical historical period through five modules: The Rise of Mao, Establishing the People's Republic of China, The Great Leap Forward, the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, and Looking Back at the Mao Era. Open to teachers nationally with priority for Colorado teachers addressing the 2022 social studies standards specific to Mao-era policies and programs.