Welcome to the C3 Teachers Leadership Academy
A year-long journey into the heart of inquiry-based social studies teaching.
The C3 Teachers Leadership Academy is a vibrant community of educators and leaders transforming social studies through inquiry. Whether you’re new to inquiry or a seasoned practitioner, the Academy offers a powerful blend of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
What is the Academy?
The C3 Leadership Academy is a professional learning experience designed to nurture, energize, and connect educators committed to advancing inquiry-based social studies. Inspired by the classic tradition of Plato’s Academy, our model is built on reflection, dialogue, and action.
Over nine months, participants engage in:
- Virtual and in-person learning experiences
- Individual and collaborative inquiry projects
- Peer coaching and mentorship
- Webinars, workshops, and innovative sessions
Why Join?
- Grow Your Practice: Deepen your expertise in the Inquiry Design Model and C3 Framework.
- Lead with Purpose: Strengthen your leadership skills to support inquiry in your school or district.
- Collaborate with Peers: Join a network of dedicated educators working to reimagine social studies.
- Engage in Innovation: Experiment with new tools, ideas, and models of professional learning.
Year One Highlights.
2024-25
- 14 Teams, 65 Participants, 72 Building Block Inquiries
- 2 On-Site Meetings, 7 Webinars, 36 Coaching Sessions
- Sound Baths, Inquiry Prom, Academy Graduation
- Topics: Elementary Inquiry, AI, Formative Assessment, Leadership
What’s New in Year Two?
2025-26
- Assessment: How can a better assessment drive better instruction?
- The Inquiry Teacher Book Study: How can we make elementary great again?
- Instruction: How can I help all students to inquire?
- Professional Growth: How do I grow inquiry?
- Technology: How do I use AI?
Our Plans for Year Three.
2026-27
- How do I grow my own inquiry strand within my department, school, district, state, grant, and/or galaxy?
- How do I better assess inquiry?
- How do I leverage AI in inquiry?
- How do we beget elementary inquiry-based social studies?
- How do I help all students inquire?
- What can Uganda teach us about inquiry?
Voices from the Academy
“This Academy changed the way I think about professional learning.” – Academy Participant
“I found my people and my purpose.” – Inquiry Leader from Illinois
“Our district is forever changed because of this experience.” – Team Leader from Kentucky
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We are Leading Inquiry, Together.