Our Programs
Our Programs consist of 3 annual, recurring Flagship Events and an evolving catalog of Member Services. Read below for summaries of each Program. Interested in something you saw? Access a full report on each Program by clicking “Learn more here” beneath its summary.
EdCampNash
EdCo’s annual outreach event and teacher-driven unconference—where participants, not presenters, bring the expertise.
- A teacher-centered, collaborative space where educators connect across school types
- Workshop sessions co-created by attendees to reflect current and relevant topics
- Attendees leave with renewed energy and practical strategies for their own classrooms
Collective Conference
A teacher-driven event that showcases the innovative lessons and classroom-tested practices developed by EdCo Member-teachers via cross-sector collaboration.
- Workshops designed for teachers, by teachers
- Shares ready-to-use resources for all settings with all teaching attendees
- Spreads effective teaching practices between sectors to strengthen academic outcomes
Summer Workshop
A weeklong event of cross-sector collaboration, reflection, and learning protocols alongside fellow teachers that results in EdCo Membership.
- Centers teacher voice, curiosity, and professional identity
- A safe space for educators to connect, innovate, and explore their practice
- Teachers graduate into a trustworthy network of colleagues with a collaborative mindset
EdCo Exchange
EdCo Membership Required
Brings on-demand, customized support directly into classrooms and schools—when Member-teachers need it most.
- Member-teachers request targeted, in-class support that EdCo fulfills onsite
- Teacher-designed, teacher-led model ensures support is practical and relevant
- Normalizes teacher-initiated, rapid-response collaboration in Nashville schools
Teacher-Leader Consultants
EdCo Membership Required
A pathway for Member-teachers to share and receive expertise beyond their own classrooms—without leaving the profession themselves.
- Teacher-driven instructional leadership
- Supplies Member-teachers with expertise that may be unavailable in their school
- Spreads expertise for student betterment across Nashville at no cost to schools
Study Groups
EdCo Membership Required
A seminar series for Member-teachers to study their craft in a communal setting that is grounded in practice.
- Time, space, and materials dedicated for study
- A supportive community where teachers engage in deep study
- Participants explore texts then set practical goals for application