Educator Institute

Wednesday, September 24, 2024

Clovis Veterans Memorial Building

8am - 3pm

2025 EDUCATORS INSTITUTE

Get the knowledge, tools, and community connections to elevate civic learning in your classroom!

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michelle Cantwell-Copher,

Fresno County Superintendent of Schools

Join educators from across the region for a day of interactive workshops, practical resources, and inspiring dialogue centered on civic education, student voice, and community impact. This institute is designed to support you in integrating civic-based learning into your curriculum in alignment with state standards, the State Seal of Civic Engagement, and the Community Schools framework.

Featured Workshops This Year

Civil Dialogue in the Classroom
Learn how to create a safe and respectful environment for meaningful classroom conversations rooted in civic values such as freedom, equity, responsibility, and justice. Explore strategies to guide students in navigating complex and controversial topics with empathy and curiosity.

Blending Educator Passion with Youth Voice
Discover how to channel your own knowledge, interests, and expertise while centering student-driven inquiry and engagement. This workshop explores how to co-create civic projects that reflect real-world relevance and student purpose.

Implementing the 6-Step Model for Civic-Based Learning
Get hands-on with the CEC’s proven six-step framework for planning and supporting civic engagement projects—from issue identification to reflection and presentation. Walk away with implementation strategies and planning tools to use right away.

Afternoon Community Partnership Exchange

Meet and network with local organizations eager to support student civic action. We’ll explore how to build mutually beneficial classroom partnerships that connect students with real-world issues and opportunities for impact.