Activate the 4Cs
Strengthen communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking in your classroom.
About the course
Move beyond talking about 21st century skills and start designing learning that builds them. Activating the 4Cs helps you intentionally weave communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking into everyday instruction, so students practice these skills in meaningful ways. Step into the role of a learner in the Innovation Studio, then translate what you discover into clear strategies you can apply immediately. You will examine how the 4Cs show up in real classrooms and plan lessons that foster deeper engagement, stronger problem-solving and authentic STE(A)M learning across content areas. Through guided reflection and collaborative work time, you will leave with practical tools and concrete plans to integrate the 4Cs into an upcoming lesson or unit. In this workshop, you will:
- Practice communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking through hands-on design challenges
- Identify where the 4Cs can be strengthened across your curriculum
- Plan instructional moves that build a culture of active, student-centered learning
Designed for Pre K – 12 educators, specialists and administrators who want to increase student engagement and build transferable skills that extend beyond a single classroom.
Registration
Take the perspective of your students and walk away with strategies you can use right away.
- Upcoming session: January 7, 2027
- Cost: $100 per participant for scheduled workshops
- Free for Priority Schools defined as Title I eligible schools or schools where at least 70% of students are Black or Hispanic or Latino.
- Private sessions at Griffin MSI: $1,250 per school for up to 30 educators
- On-site workshops: $2,000 for unlimited participants
- Additional travel fees may apply
Registration will open roughly 3 months prior to the workshop. To schedule this workshop for your school or district, contact the Professional Learning team.
Program details: Activate the 4Cs
- Designed for Pre K – 12 educators, specialists and administrators
- Half-day, in-person workshop
- Includes hands-on design challenges and collaborative reflection
- Continuing Education hours provided for Illinois educators
- Available for scheduled sessions or private group bookings
Contact Us
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