WHAT IS "CO-CREATED?"

There are no quick fixes for complex problems, and it doesn't get much more complex and systemic than education.  Knowing that, Co-CreatED is an opportunity for us to come together to make change, systemically and collaboratively. 

​Let's break down the walls that separate us and work together. 
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Co-CreatED is a resource for school leaders and classroom leaders who share our desire to make education humanizing and equitable for all students.  

In plain language, we want education to be a more human experience-- full of connection & agency-- and we want that for all kids, regardless of zipcode, ability, race, or SES.  ​
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We do that by partnering with schools to design customized professional developments that meet the educators where they are and help them move forward in 4 key areas. 

We really mean the “co” in co-created; a learning experience is most engaging and impactful when the learners have a voice in it.  That goes for kids and adults alike!  Therefore our design process is highly collaborative.

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The "Co-" in "Co-CreatED" is all about:

• ​Less silos, more collaboration.
• Less blaming and finger pointing, more shared accountability.
• Less oversimplifying the issues, more embracing complexity.
• Less power-wielding and posturing, more liberation.

​It's an AND, not an OR, not a BUT.
"The path to learning is co-created; let's walk it together."

WHO WE ARE

Co-CreatED is a community of diverse thinkers working to humanize education and create systems of equity for ALL.

We are here to be your thought partner, your champion, your guide. We are NOT here to be anyone's hero, savior, or sage.
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Our core values are synergy, equity, mindfulness, & humanity.
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WHAT WE DO

To Co-Create is to create together,
because all of us is smarter than any of us.

We partner with schools to co-create a humanizing, equitable education for all students. We'd love to work with you and help bring your vision of excellence to life!
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We offer professional development, training workshops, 1:1 coaching, consultations, conferences, and more.

We host a meet-up group for fellow "Co-Creators and Educator-TroubleMakers"     (  #GoodTrouble  )

A CO-CREATED EDUCATION IS Made up of 4 "secret ingredients" ​

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​The recipe must be:​

DEFINITION:   "Students are empowered when their learning is student-centered, and when their learning leads to greater awareness of and action on critical social issues."
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KEY TRAINING AREAS:   Student-centered learning methods; Critical Pedagogy
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:   This training helps teachers put concrete meaning behind the abstract term "student-centered."  Empowering classrooms increase student learning and decrease discipline issues.
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DEFINITION:   "A learning experience is rigorous when it pushes students to think deeply, to stretch their thinking in new directions, and to lean into their curiosity, knowing that the adults around them fully believe in their high potential."
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KEY TRAINING AREAS:   Webb's Depth of Knowledge; Bloom's Taxonomy; 21st Century thinking skills; Creating a culture of high expectations for all 
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:   This training is all about practical application, helping teachers bridge D.o.K and other rigor models from theory into everyday practice.
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DEFINITION:   "A learning environment is inclusive when it meets the needs of all students across a range of differences, *AND* it actively honors diverse experiences and perspectives."
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KEY TRAINING AREAS:   Universal Design for Learning; Cultural Proficiency; Trauma-informed practice
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:   This training helps teachers feel more prepared for meeting a wide range of student needs, and more comfortable working with a wide range of student profiles.
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DEFINITION:   "Students feel supported when their whole-person needs are met:  clear boundaries provide security;  a tight-knit community provides a sense of belonging; and explicitly-taught social-emotional skills and executive functioning skills provide a practical toolkit for finding success."
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KEY TRAINING AREAS:   Classroom culture & climate; Positive behavior support strategies; Social-emotional learning integration
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:   This training helps teachers make the necessary mindset shifts to approach behavior and discipline supportively and effectively. 
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​Our professional developments equip educators with all 4 of these high-leverage tools. 

​Educators leave ready to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of students and in the field of education as a whole.

YOU MIGHT BE A CO-CREATOR IF...

You see a gap, you fill it.  You see a barrier, you remove it.

Sitting around waiting for change isn't your style.  You're a doer, a go-getter, a change-maker.  Sometimes you just don't know where to start, but fret no more!  Welcome to the community-- you've found your people.  We'll support each other, inspire action, and make the world of education a more humanizing, equitable place for all.
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"LifeLong Learner" is maybe more than just a buzzword to you.

You walk it like you talk it --
you can look yourself in the mirror with a straight face because you love learning just as much as you ask your students to.  Books, articles, conferences... there's always more to learn, always more ways to grow your practice.  Education is ever-evolving, and it's our duty to keep up and keep innovating.
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The big ideas
​fire you up.

You're more likely to be finding ways to incorporate critical issues and current events in your classroom than scouring the web for a cutesy clipart frame to add to your TpT product.  You prefer real talk to small talk. You know education has the power to change the world.
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​*Icon images licensed under Creative Commons, courtesy of The Noun Project.
​Artist credits, left to right:  Hand by Danil Polshin, Books by Arjan Farzkenari, Globe by Creative Stall, Big Idea by Edward Boatman, Light Bulb by Till Teenck