ACT Now for Summer Courses Facebook Twitter Email This Post Academy for Classical Teachers February 2, 2023 The Academy for Classical Teachers (ACT) will be offering live online courses this summer. ACT provides online enrichment for classical teachers who seek to teach in their classrooms according to the principles of a traditional Liberal Arts Education. ACT is a collaborative initiative of Great Hearts Academies and our partner institutions in both higher education and classical K-12. Courses are designed to help teachers dive deeply into content, with an eye toward both theory and practice. The academy faculty are expert scholars and practitioners will explore the tradition of classical liberal arts education. Choose from courses like The Teacher’s Playbook: Practical Pedagogy for Classical Educators with Jerilyn Olson, Chief People Officer at Great Hearts Academies; The Essentials of Drawing with Brighton Demerest-Smith, Studio Art Master Teacher at Great Hearts Academies; or Introduction to Classical Education with Dr. Christopher Perrin, Chief Executive Officer at Classical Academic Press; and many more courses to choose from with excellent instructors to study under. You can view the complete catalog of courses offered here. “The Academy for Classical Teachers exists because we believe that teachers deserve more than just technical training. They want to engage in the kinds of conversations that got them into education in the first place, conversations about ultimate things in friendship with their colleagues,” said Paul Weinhold, Director of ACT. Weinhold is excited to be able to expand the reach of these courses. “Now that we’ve taken our courses online, we’re able to connect with classical teachers from around the country, and I am grateful for the ways that our colleagues from other schools have enriched the experience that we all share.” While these courses are free for Great Hearts staff and faculty, you will find they are reasonably prices for other classical educators and the general public who want to learn more about classical education. Registration for these courses is now open. Reserve your spot today on the ACT website: https://www.greatheartsamerica.org/act/ Do you have a story or know of a story that you would like to see featured at Great Hearts? Please contact jmoore@greatheartsamerica.org.
