Summer 2026

Teach GWN

In this Journey, members of the GWN community will develop curriculum and facilitate a Community Studio for one or more cycles within GWN’s Collaboratory structure. Each cycle involves facilitating three Community Studios, one per month. Participants will gain valuable skills in leadership, teaching, and community building. Mentees and mentors can facilitate a Community Studio either solo (if they are 18 or older) or together as a pair.

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JOURNEY REQUIREMENTS
Cycle(s) One cycle (July 1 to September 30).
Time Commitment A minimum of three hours per month.
Journey Meetings Attend all Journey live events. See dates listed below.
Mentoring Have a minimum of two one-hour pair sessions per month.
Journey Project Develop monthly Community Studio Lesson Plan.

Learning Objectives

Develop Curriculum Design Skills

Create and organize educational materials and activities tailored to the needs of your community studio participants.

Enhance Facilitation Techniques

Master strategies for effectively leading and engaging participants during community studio sessions.

Strengthen Leadership Abilities

Cultivate essential leadership qualities to guide and inspire both studio participants and fellow facilitators.

Build Community Engagement

Foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages active participation and learning among community members.

Apply Knowledge in Practice

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the subject matter by effectively teaching and addressing questions or challenges during community studio sessions.

Teach GWN Community Experiences

Mentees and mentors in the Teach GWN Journey are required to teach three community studios per cycle, attend one training session and one facilitator meetup session. Additionally, participants are asked to attend one community studios led by their fellow facilitators. The weekday, time, and exact dates for your facilitated studio sessions will be determined based on your schedule before the journey begins. Please see below for the live virtual meeting dates for Teaching GWN’s Summer 2026 cycle.

Summer 2026 Cycle:

July Studio Weeks: 7/13 – 7/24
August Studio Weeks: 8/10 – 8/21
September Studio Weeks: 9/14 – 9/25
Facilitator Meet Up: 9/1, 7 PM ET

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Teach GWN Courses

Teach GWN: Facilitating Community Studios
This course focuses on providing participants with strategies and tools to effectively sustain and manage their community-based social activism initiatives. It covers topics such as project planning, resource management, and strategies for long-term impact and growth.

GWN Toolkit: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging
This course equips participants with essential strategies and tools to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment. Through interactive content and practical exercises, learners will develop skills to enhance diversity and promote a sense of belonging within their communities.

GWN Toolkit: Mentoring Best Practices
This course provides participants with effective strategies and techniques for successful mentoring relationships. It covers key practices for guiding, supporting, and empowering mentees to achieve their goals and thrive in their personal and professional development.

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Teach GWN Mentoring

Mentees and mentors in the Teach GWN Journey will be paired for at least one cycle. Each pair will meet for a minimum of two hour-long sessions per month. Mentees will either develop curriculum for their Community Studio with guidance from their mentors or collaborate with their mentors to develop and facilitate a Community Studio together. This Journey is open to mentor/mentee pairs, peer-to-peer pairs, and members who have been mentees or mentors in the past.

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