Cohort 21

Cohort 21 was born in 2012 when 20 passionate educators came together one Saturday morning to talk and think about the future of education.  We may have grown and the world has changed around us but the mission is still the same: to build a community of passionate CIS Ontario educators who are interested in refining and redesigning their practice through the exploration of new pedagogies, ideas and tools. 

In Season 13 we hope to bring educators together from across the CIS Ontario community. Schools are encouraged to send more than one educator from their school if they are working on a school-wide initiative. Curriculum leaders are also encouraged to be involved and are invited to each of the Face to Face sessions on October 5, November 30, January 31, and May 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See below for locations.

Cohort 21 is not your typical professional development. Being a member of Cohort 21 means committing to an eight month process of professional growth and inquiry. As a member, YOU WILL:

• be engaged in a highly personalized learning experience supported by an active community of educators
• take part in four face to face sessions held at different locations
• participate on social media platforms
• use Design Thinking to support your Action Plan process
• engage in your own personalized Action plan. 

It will be a transformative experience for you. Don't take our word for it, click here to hear from the Cohort 21 alumni who have gone through the program before you.