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The Civics Lab: Turning Curiosity into Community Engagement

Join The Civics Lab, a professional learning cohort built around the Project Community program! This hands-on training empowers educators to guide students through authentic civic engagement projects. Participants will learn how to help students identify real community issues, research public policy solutions, and take meaningful action to create change.

Rooted in the interdisciplinary, action-based approach of Project Community, this training provides educators with practical strategies, project templates, assessment tools, and facilitation techniques for leading student-driven civic action. Build your skills, spark your students' curiosity, and turn your classroom into a launchpad for community impact.

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About the PLC

This is a 5 part series digging into the Project Community process. Emphasizing skills + participating in an Informed Action Project

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  • If you are

    -A teacher in grades 4-12 (we encourage teachers in all subject areas)

    -Able to attend in person on October 18 (Reno) and the NNCSS Conference on February 21st (Reno)

    -Able to participate in virtual professional learning throughout the school year

    • December 2nd

    • March 5th

    -Committed to implementing the Project Community Program in your classroom during the 2025-2026 school year

    -Enthusiastic about using inquiry-based learning in your classroom

    then this PLC is for YOU!!!

  • The Civics Lab will include a blended model of learning from scholars, pedagogy experts, and peers.

    Teachers who join us will have the opportunity to learn more about the inquiry-driven, authentic assessment program Project Community

    We aim to bring inquiry-based learning to classrooms across Nevada and provide community engagement opportunities to a broader, more diverse group of students.

  • YES! We would love for teams of teachers to attend. We want to support the whole child in this work. Reach out to us with any questions about how this will work.

  • In-person workshop will run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Detailed agenda coming soon

Benefits

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Nevada Students with their Completed Public Policy presentation.

Participants will receive AT NO COST.

  • Training in how to implement Project Community, an Inquiry-Based Learning program through a digital learning lens

  • Project Community Teachers Guide + 1 Student Book

  • $500 Stipend

  • $300 Literacy & Project Classroom Supply Budget

  • Digital Learning Resources

  • 30 Nevada State Department of Education Credit Hours

This PLC has been made possible by generous support from

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