Individual Educator Exploration

 For individual educators curious about Human-Centered Design

Description:
This track provides educational professionals with an introduction to Human-Centered Design principles and classroom applications. This flexible pathway allows individual teachers to explore HCD at their own pace without requiring school-wide commitment.

What We Offer:

• Free introduction to design thinking fundamentals through our Open MOOC
• Advanced learning through our comprehensive Coursera course (small fee)
• Guided tours of the Siebel Center for Design
• Official Network Affiliation and community access
• Invitation to our annual Human-Centered Schools Summit (registration fee applies)
• Monthly newsletter featuring classroom resources and success stories

School-Level Introduction

 For schools ready to introduce HCD without a long-term commitment

Description:
This track is designed for schools interested in bringing Human-Centered Design to their teachers without a multi-year commitment. The Siebel Center for Design will collaborate with your administration to deliver targeted professional development that introduces HCD principles and practices.

What We Offer:

• Up to three customized, in-person workshops (hosted at your school or at SCD)
• Full Network Membership for participating teachers
• Invitation to present at our annual Summit
• Access to our Open MOOC resources
• Optional field trip to SCD with hands-on design activities (fee applies)
• Discounted access to our Coursera course

Comprehensive School Transformation

For schools committed to deep integration of HCD principles

Description:
This track represents a full partnership with the Siebel Center for Design spanning 2-3 years. This comprehensive approach builds sustainable capacity within your school through a carefully structured progression: Year 1 develops a Core team of HCD experts; Year 2 supports the Core team in training colleagues; Year 3 focuses on iteration, refinement, and building connections with other network schools.

What We Offer:

Year 1: Building Your Foundation

• Core team formation and selection support
• Intensive Core team training in HCD principles and practices
• Ongoing coaching for Core team members

Year 2: Expanding Your Impact

• Support in creating, implementing, and evaluating Professional Learning Community sessions
• Up to two school-wide workshops to build broader understanding
• Resource development customized to your school context

Year 3: Sustaining and Connecting

• Collaborative iteration of PLC content based on feedback and outcomes
• Facilitated connections with other network schools
• Dissemination support for sharing your school's HCD journey