Welcome to the Academy for Classical Teachers

The Academy for Classical Teachers (ACT) provides online enrichment for classical teachers who seek to teach in their classrooms according to the principles of a traditional Liberal Arts Education.   ACT is a collaborative initiative of Great Hearts Academies and our partner institutions in both higher education and classical K-12.  This year’s courses are designed to help teachers dive deeply into content, with an eye toward both theory and practice. Faculty are drawn from our friends in higher education, expert teachers, and scholars who have chosen to teach within the public K-12 arena because of the unique opportunities it affords.

The Great Hearts America Professional Development Team is now accepting proposals from anyone interested in facilitating a summer course for our Academy of Classical Teachers. 

The Academy for Classical Teachers (ACT) provides online enrichment for classical teachers who seek to teach in their classrooms according to the principles of a traditional Liberal Arts Education. ACT is a collaborative initiative of Great Hearts Academies and our partner institutions in both higher education and classical K-12.  This year’s courses are designed to help teachers dive deeply into content, with an eye toward both theory and practice. Faculty are drawn from our friends in higher education, expert teachers, and scholars who have chosen to teach within the public K-12 arena because of the unique opportunities it affords.

ACT courses are hosted virtually over Zoom for a total of 6 sessions, spanning a two-to-four-week period in June and July. Course topics can span the spectrum from pedagogical practices, specific content deep dives, to leisurely learning that serves to fuel to soul. If you are interested in facilitating a course this summer, we encourage you to use the button below to submit a course proposal. The deadline to submit a course proposal is November 15th.

Click here to submit your proposal.