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Teacher Advisory Council

Elevating Classroom Experiences Through Teacher Expertise

The Initiative collaborates with the Teacher Advisory Council (TAC) to refine its innovative approach to professional learning in ways that are relevant to pK-12 teachers across the United States and beyond.

The TAC serves as a distinctive platform from which pK-12 educators can influence practices and policies pertaining to professional learning. TAC offers opportunities to share valuable insights about the challenges that teachers and their students are facing, collaborate with other educators who are passionate about teaching difficult issues, and provide incisive feedback on the Initiative’s programming. In participating, teachers help the Initiative develop relevant and responsive professional learning programs and online modules.

  • Activities

  • Learn about the latest work of the Initiative

  • Provide insights and feedback for refining and expanding the Initiative’s programs with teachers, schools, and districts

  • Analyze problems of practice using structured discussion protocols

  • Engage in book clubs to gain insight into the latest in the field

  • Benefits

  • Resource sharing with other educators

  • Community building across geographical and educational contexts

  • Opportunities to present with Initiative staff at local and national conferences

  • Support from colleagues to navigate shared dilemmas

  • Time commitment

  • 3-4 virtual meetings (1 hour each) with TAC members and Initiative facilitator

  • Email check-ins as necessary

  • Time spent reviewing, providing feedback on materials as needed

  • Sharing opportunities with other educators

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should join?

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Answer:

Any educator (teachers, administrators, etc.) who works in the United States.

How do I join?

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Answer:

To become a member of TAC, email your resume to our initiative.

Who are the members?

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Answer:

Our members our educators working in the United States. Learn about our current members.