Teacher As Researcher

Unite practice and pedagogy

Turn tough moments into your strongest teaching tools.

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Find answers to more essential questions by checking out our FAQ.

What You'll Learn

Dive into inquiry-based reflection that connects your practice to deeper pedagogy.

Key takeaways

Engage in critical reflection to uncover key moments shaping your teaching
Select your own focus for professional exploration and growth
Articulate your teaching journey in a supportive, judgment-free community
Transform reflection into meaningful action through inquiry and writing
Cultivate leadership skills to empower yourself and support other educators

Revisit your purpose

Teacher turnover is real — and heartbreaking. Many new educators leave because they feel undervalued and overwhelmed. Becoming a reflective practitioner isn’t just about growth; it’s about reclaiming your power and rediscovering your purpose in this demanding profession.

Ignite professional inquiry

Teaching can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. Join a community of peers who get it — where honest conversations and professional inquiry turn tough moments into breakthroughs and spark your growth as a confident, empowered teacher leader.

Turn reflection into action

Critical reflection is only the beginning. By digging deep into your experiences and connecting them to your teaching craft, you’ll transform insights into purposeful, inspired practice — and even pen your own story that fuels your passion for years to come.

What Educators Are Saying

Join K-12 educators from around the world in creating meaningful change in your classroom and community.

Course Format and Topics

This course bridges theory and practice, packed with instructional videos, resources, discussions, and assignments — all designed to support real classroom impact. Explore our open enrollment and on demand formats to find the option that works best for you.

Open enrollment

• Course & registration available for a limited time
• Join a cohort of educators from various schools and locations
• Learn independently with periodic feedback from a facilitator
• Self-paced within course period

On demand

•  Available at any time, with flexible pacing
•  Private access for your team, school, or district
•  Work with a dedicated facilitator
•  Customize course content and/or receive additional coaching

Course begins

Participants who are registered prior to the course start date can expect to receive course login details 2-3 days before the course starts. For more information on access and participation, please visit our FAQ page.

Preview an introductory video from the course:

Topic 1

Identifying Critical Incidents
What are they, and how do they inform our teaching?

Topic 2

Writing to Understand
Exploring our experiences and identity as teachers.

Topic 3

Learning Through Revision
Cultivating multiple perspectives on our critical incident.

Course ends

Course participation ends and assignments close one (1) week after the final course topic is released. Within two weeks after this date, final grades and certificates will be processed.

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Meet Your Facilitator

Courtney Brown

Courtney's work is informed by her range of experiences as a high school and middle school teacher of English and the humanities. Grounded in the philosophies of project-based learning and literacy across the disciplines, Courtney supports school leaders and teachers as they develop culturally relevant curriculum and practices in order to enable students and schools to thrive and achieve their potential. Currently, her work includes a focus on developing PLCs and school-wide practices to support struggling schools to leverage mandates and build on their strengths. Courtney has presented workshops for school districts, the Student Press Initiative, AERA, ATE, the Global learning Alliance, and the National Council of Teachers of English Convention, and currently leads the New Teacher Network.

"Teaching is a career of apprenticeship, and the best way for us to learn is from each other."

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Take Your Next Steps

This opportunity is designed for K-12 educators to grow independently, or as part of a team. Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page, or contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to working alongside you!

This course isn't slated to return for open enrollment this year.
Talk to us about a custom version of this course for your team or school!