Teacher Advisory Council
The Hammel Family Human Rights Initiative at Penn State is a national leader in creating transformative professional learning experiences for pK-12 educators. The aim of these experiences is to support educators as they responsibly navigate contemporary and historical difficult issues. 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
Coming soon!
To become a member of TAC, email a resume to Humanrightsinitiative@psu.edu
Any educator (teachers, administrators, etc.) who works in the United States.