Civics Pathway 1: Facilitating the Student-led Civics Project, Grades 8-12

LOCATION: In person and online options available
COST: Free (Only Open to Massachusetts Public School Educators)
Dates: October 01, 2024 to January 06, 2025
Register by: January 01, 2025
Pre-Register for Fall 2024

Event Details


DESE Civics Pathways

  • The Civics Pathways are designed and facilitated by Massachusetts teachers.
  • Currently, aside from the online workshop registration, the Civics Pathways are open only to Massachusetts public school educators.
  • The deadline for registering for workshops is one day prior to the workshop date.
  • The deadline for registering for the self-paced online learning is two weeks prior to the end date.
  • If you have any questions, please email pzlearn@gse.harvard.edu with “Civics Pathways Registration” in the subject line.

Whether you are new to facilitating the student-led civics project or have facilitated it multiple times, this pathway offers learning opportunities for you! The workshops and modules will include examples and application for both 8th grade and high school teachers. 

In-person workshop day (up to 7 PDPs)

Join teachers from across Massachusetts for a day of civics-focused learning. You will be able to choose three sessions to attend. All sessions will be facilitated by Massachusetts civics teacher leaders and will include examples from both 8th grade and high school.

  • Tuesday, Aug, 20, 2024, 9am - 3:30pm (lunch provided), Edward M. Kennedy Institute, Boston, MA

  • Participants can choose three sessions to attend:

    • Introduction to the Student-led Civics Project

    • Process-based Assessment in the Student-led Civics Project

    • Strategies for Supporting Student-led Learning

    • Strategies and Tools for Facilitating Multiple Projects Simultaneously

    • Supporting Students with Disabilities in the Student-led Civics Project

    • Supporting English Learners in the Student-led Civics Project
       

Virtual workshops (1 hour, 20 mins / 2 PDPs each)

Facilitated by Massachusetts civics teacher leaders, these will be interactive Zoom sessions. All workshops will include examples for both 8th grade and high school teachers. Come as you are for these evening and Saturday opportunities to learn with and from experienced civics teachers! 

  • Introduction to the Student-led Civics Project: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024; 7-8:20pm

  • Supporting English Learners in the Student-led Civics Project: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024; 9-10:20am; REPEATED ON Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024; 7-8:20pm

  • Process-based Assessment in the Student-led Civics Project: Monday, Oct. 7, 2024; 7-8:20pm

  • Strategies for Supporting Student-led Learning: Monday, Oct. 21, 2024; 7-8:20pm

  • Strategies and Tools for Facilitating Multiple Projects Simultaneously: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024; 7-8:20pm

  • Supporting Students with Disabilities in the Student-led Civics Project: Monday, Nov. 4, 2024; 7-8:20pm
     

Self-guided online learning modules (6 hours / 9 PDPs each)

Go deep at your own pace and schedule! These self-guided learning modules let you explore a focused topic in depth, with examples, resources, and application for both 8th grade and high school teachers.
 

Modules open on Nov. 12, 2024, and close on Jan. 6, 2025. Participants can complete the modules at any time during this period. (Register by Dec. 16, 2024)

  • Module topics

    • Stages 1 and 6 of the Student-led Civics Project

    • Stages 2 and 3 of the Student-led Civics Project

    • Stages 4 and 5 of the Student-led Civics Project

    • Conducting Research in the Student-led Civics Project

    • Connecting with Stakeholders and Decision-Makers

    • Reaching a Wider Audience with the Student-led Civics Project
       

Peer-to-peer Learning Hour (1 hour / 1.5 PDPs each)

Pathway participants will have the opportunity twice during the pathway to engage with other teachers to exchange ideas and plan for applying their learning from the pathway. Facilitated by DESE civics teacher leaders.

  • Tuesday, Oct. 15, and Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024; 7-8pm via Zoom