Program Information

The 18-month program begins with online training to ensure fellows are well prepared to engage in the work. The training includes an introduction to action research and covers all aspects needed to conduct classroom research and write up findings. Training takes place in monthly meetings with cohort and monthly small group meetings with research advisor. In person workshops are held the weekend prior to the annual conference in June. In addition to the final components of action research training and launching of research study, the cohort-in-training will meet the presenting cohort and attend research presentations.

Fellows design research projects to work with a small research sample, usually one class. Data collection runs over the course of two to three months, from September to November. Educators should look at opportunities where they have frequent, consistent, and predictable meetings with students during these months and should be cognizant of school calendars and student expectations during this period.

Following the conclusion of the research, fellows write up their findings in a series of strategically designed submission blocks that allow for ongoing collaboration and feedback throughout the process. In addition to the written report, fellows also prepare a recorded presentation of their findings, as well as an in-person presentation at the ICGS annual conference, held every June. Fellows complete their in-person training at full weekend workshop and the graduating group present on their findings during this essential professional development and networking event. Registration, travel, and accommodations at this conference are all covered by the fellow’s school and approval needs to be signed off before submitting an application.