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Educator Advisory Committee

The Educator Advisory Committee is a professional learning community of Chicago-area educators who convene throughout the year to explore teaching with the built environment. Applications are closed for the 2025-2026 school year. They will reopen spring 2026.

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(Applications are closed for the 2025-2026 school year. They will reopen spring 2026.)

As an organization that inspires people to discover why design matters, the CAC supports educators to use the built environment as a tool for meaningful learning, across grade levels and subject areas. 

APPLY FOR THE COMMITTEE:

The Chicago Architecture Center is seeking applicants for the next cohort of the Educator Advisory Committee. Educators across the spectrum of Pre-K-12 grade levels and content areas are encouraged to apply.  

Member requirements:

  • Pre-K-12 teaching experience.
  • Will be working in a Chicago-area school or classroom during the 25-26 school year.
  • Participation at in-person professional learning sessions:
  1. July 28-30
  2. Three Saturdays (one each in fall, winter and spring) 
  • Visit the CAC for a field trip or program 
  • Provide feedback on CAC programs and resources 
  • Serve as an ambassador for CAC programs at school  
  • Implement architecture and design learning in a school or classroom and share outcomes 

CAC Provides to Members:

  • CAC individual membership – benefits include free and discounted walking tours, Open House Chicago Priority Access Pass, store discount, and more 
  • One free CAC field trip, with bus reimbursement 
  • Stipend of up to $900  
  • Opportunities to build skills in architecture and design learning 

The deadline for the 25-26 application has passed. Applications will reopen spring 2026.

The Chicago Architecture Center is proud to be an approved professional development provider with the Illinois State Board of Education. Participation with the Educator Advisory Committee qualifies for required professional learning toward license renewal.

Questions? Contact caclearning@architecture.org

After applications are submitted, CAC Learning staff will reach out to confirm receipt and communicate next steps.

Ready to submit your application? Please fill out the form below.

(Tip: Allow at least 20 minutes to fill out the form. You will not be able to make edits after submission.)

Contact our learning team at CACLearning@architecture.org if you have questions.