Change The World
The Process

"The lessons in EJ present an incredible learning opportunity for my students. They are engaged in every discussion." Dr. Nancy Kucinski, Hardin-Simmons University

The Acton Foundation teacher training process requires a serious time commitment. To survive the three demanding phases, one must:

Phase I:

  1. Review introductory reading materials provided by the Acton Foundation.
  2. Submit a resume and bio.
  3. Schedule an informational visit with the Acton Foundation's Outreach Director to discuss the applicant's long-term goals as an Acton Foundation teacher.

Phase II:

  1. Read all materials and case method books provided by the Acton Foundation.
  2. Observe a case discussion.
  3. Attend one Acton Foundation Master Teaching Seminar or a Harvard, Price-Babson, Syracuse or Ivey case teaching workshop.
  4. Sign the Acton Foundation curriculum license contract.

Phase III:

  1. Submit a practice case preparation note for review by an Acton Foundation Master Teacher.
  2. Schedule a consultation with an Acton Foundation Master Teacher.
  3. Prepare a version of the student contract for review by the Acton Foundation.
  4. Upon completion of these three phases, the Director of Outreach will schedule a visit to discuss the course materials and train the teacher on the Master Teacher File online system.

Upon completion of these three phases, the Director of Outreach will schedule a visit to discuss the export materials and train the teacher on the Master Teacher File online system.

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