What happens during the CEL Deep Dive?
The CEL Deep Dive is a two-week intensive at the start of the Fellowship that builds our community, shared vision, and momentum. To support and inspire each other in designing community-engaged [...]
Do you provide any support after the Fellowship?
After the Fellowship, you’ll be invited to join the CommunityShare Advisory Network.
Does the CommunityShare Educator Fellowship offer grants to cover the costs of community-engaged learning projects?
We take a systemic approach as it applies to grants and funding. We support each fellow in identifying relevant and sustainable funding options/sources and writing grants as needed.
What is the time commitment like between the CEL Deep Dive and Exhibition Day?
We often learn the most from each other. Therefore, active contribution to our virtual conversations is essential to this experience for the whole cohort. This may take anywhere from 15 minutes [...]
Should I have a community partner or project idea in mind before the CommunityShare Educator Fellowship begins?
Nope! Ideally, project ideas and community partnerships originate with your students. We will explore how to create the conditions for students and community partners to co-design with you.
Do I have to be an educator in a CommunityShare network in order to participate in the CommunityShare Educator Fellowship?
No! This fellowship is open to all PK-12 educators interested in community-engaged learning. However, CommunityShare educators can participate for FREE and it only takes a few minutes to sign up. [...]
How do I prepare for my first interaction with students?
So, you’ve found an opportunity that fits for you, the teacher and the students. What do you need to know and do to prepare for it? Preparation After you talk to the teacher’s goals for your [...]
What should I ask a teacher as we plan an activity?
Glad you asked! Here are some suggested questions to start your conversation. Remember, you are co-planning this interaction together. You can and should voice your own ideas and expectations to [...]
What do I know that students care about?
You’ll be surprised what students need and want to learn from you… we almost always are! You might go in thinking you’re going to talk about your career as an accountant, only to find out later [...]
What activities would I do with students?
As we like to say to our own team, “The only limit is your imagination!” Community Partners do everything from giving one-time guest lectures and show-and-tells (remember those?), to hosting [...]
