2026-2027 Teaching with Improvisation Fellowship

The Teaching with Improvisation Fellowship is an invigorating, yearlong learning experience for teachers at schools in Washington, DC, grounded in the Inspired Teaching Approach and the 5 Rules of Inspired Teaching Improv that lead to an engagement-rich classroom.

Participants receive a $250 stipend following the completion of all 5 days of the Summer Institute in Washington, DC (June 22-26) and are eligible for an additional $250 at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year. Click here for the full outline of Fellowship participation requirements.

Apply now to join the 2026-2027 Teaching with Improvisation Fellowship cohort via the form below. We review and accept applicants on a rolling basis; spots are limited and fill quickly!

Questions? Contact Meag Campos: meag@inspiredteaching.org.

2026-2027 Teaching with Improvisation Fellowship Application

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Teaching with Improvisation Summer Institute requirements:

Attend all 5 days of the in-person Institute June 22-26 from 9 AM – 3 PM.
Complete surveys as part of a study of program impact.
Allow Inspired Teaching to use photographs and/or video taken during the Institute in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of the organization.

2026-2027 School Year Fellowship requirements:

Attend at least 3 of the 1.5 hour monthly Institutes hosted by Inspired Teaching throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
Host a 1.5 hour Institute at your school (open to teachers from throughout Washington, DC). Inspired Teaching staff will provide facilitation, materials, and marketing. You will assist in facilitating 1-2 activities during the session OR Co-write an issue of Hooray for Monday (our weekly professional learning publication for teachers) with support from Inspired Teaching staff.
Invite Inspired Teaching staff to visit your classroom to offer support and gather insights from your teaching 3 times during the 2026-2027 school year.
Facilitate an activity during one of your school’s staff meetings. Inspired Teaching staff can be available to assist, with advanced notice.
Complete 3 surveys during the school year as part of a study of program impact.