What is Local Civics?

Local Civics transforms civics, college, and career pathways with badge-based learning. We provide a tech platform and dashboards, standards-aligned curricular resources, professional development and curricular coaching across schools and districts.

What is a Pathway?

A pathway is a specialized learning track which consists of related badges, and is designed to drive core learning outcomes.

Which pathways does Local Civics support?

Local Civics support a wide range of pathways including Career Technical Education (CTE) and Seal Programs. Would you like to speak with our team to learn more?

What is a badge?

A badge is a curated set of lessons which enables students to explore different knowledge areas and build specific skill sets.

How does Local Civics support diverse learners, such as language learners or students with disabilities?

At Local Civics, we create curricular resources and tech-enabled learning that is accessible to all students, no matter what their background is or where their civic journey begins. Our standards-aligned, project-based curricular programming and the badge-based learning on the Local Civics Tech Platform empower students to pursue their passions, impact their community, and take charge as they engage with civics, college, and career skill building. Our unique focus on culturally competent civics education and project-based learning allows students to authentically engage with civic learning through an inclusive lens. We support educators through various professional learning opportunities, preparing educators and community members to leverage inquiry-based approaches and scaffolded learning for their specific students’ needs.

Does Local Civics provide Professional Development?

Local Civics offers customized professional development that includes district-wide and school-wide sessions, online learning modules, curricular coaching, and professional learning communities of educators across schools. Local Civics facilitators lead educators through content-based, skill-based, and inquiry-based planning activities that save educators time and help them prepare for successful implementation of project-based learning strategies.

Local Civics offerings for the 2023-2024 year include:

• Full-day Learning Summits

• Half-day Learning Summits

• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

• Online Learning Modules

• Department or Small Group Coaching

• Individual Curricular Coaching

• Drop-in Support Calls

• Office Hours

Local Civics facilitators will support educators planning for success with:

• Introduction to project-based learning strategies

• Implementation of project-based learning across core subject areas

• Expansion of community-based and place-based approaches in the classroom

• Student choice for projects

• Unit planning tools

• Diverse assessment formats

• Formative assessments and evidence of student learning with projects

• Protocols for small group discussions aligned with project-based learning

• Scaffolds for essential questions and enduring understandings

• Scaffolds for writing skills

Please contact our team to explore professional development offerings that are specific to the needs of your school or district.

As a teacher, can I try Local Civics for free?

Of course! Get started on a free trial to explore the impact of our lessons, badges and learning analytics!