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Civil Dialogue Program

Helping students engage respectfully across different viewpoints.  The Civil Dialogue Program provides educators with a structured lesson that teaches students how to participate in respectful discussions about civic issues. Through guided activities and dialogue protocols, students practice listening, expressing their perspectives, and understanding different viewpoints.  This program helps schools build communication skills, empathy, and civic understanding among students.

Best for: Grades 8–12

Length: 1 class period (60 - 90 minutes)

Format: Teacher-facilitated lesson

Students will learn how to:

  • Practice respectful dialogue

  • Listen to differing viewpoints

  • Explore civic values

  • Engage in thoughtful discussions about civic issues

  • Reflect on the role of dialogue in democracy

 

​​How the Program Works

The Civil Dialogue Program includes a complete lesson educators can easily facilitate in their classroom.

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1. Student Preparation
Students complete a short assignment exploring civic values

and selecting a perspective on a civic issue.

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2. Dialogue Introduction
Teachers introduce civil dialogue principles and establish

discussion agreements.

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3. Structured Dialogue
Students participate in a guided dialogue using discussion

protocols provided in the lesson.

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4. Reflection Activity
Students reflect on what they learned about dialogue,

listening, and civic participation.

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Benefits for Schools

This program helps schools:

  • Build respectful discussion skills

  • Encourage productive conversations about civic issues

  • Strengthen student communication and listening skills

  • Promote empathy and understanding

  • Support civic education goals

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Pricing

Civil Dialogue Curriculum Packages can vary (typically beginning at $1,500)

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Optional Add-On

Schools may also schedule CEC-facilitated dialogue sessions for classrooms or school events.

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Bring Civil Dialogue to Your Classroom

Give students the skills they need to engage thoughtfully and respectfully in civic conversations.​   Email Clinay@civicedcenter.org

What is Included

 

  • Standards-aligned curriculum.  Hardcopy and digital formats.

  • Digital Interactive Slides for each lesson (Nearpod/Pear Deck).  

  • Student Workbook (hardcopy and editable Pdf).

  • Teacher Guide

  • 1 Semester Educator Support

  • 1 Onsite Facilitation Session

  • Video Recording of Dialogue

 

Optional Add On:  Student Alignment with the State Seal of Civic Education

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