Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is excited to announce their Teachers’ Leadership Institute, July 27-31, 2026, at York University — empowering educators to bring global citizenship, sustainability, and international development themes into their classrooms.
Their Teachers’ Leadership Institute is a fully funded 5-day in person convening that aims to strengthen the professional capacity of educators across Canada.
Through a combination of in-depth training sessions, collaborative learning opportunities, and access to educational resources, the Institute will enhance participants’ pedagogical strategies and deepen their subject-area expertise.
Teachers can also nominate one of their students for the concurrent Youth Leadership Academy.
To be eligible for participation in AKFC’s Teachers’ Leadership Institute, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must commit to ongoing engagement with AKFC’s Educator programming across the 2026-2027 school year, including trialing co-created lesson plans and providing feedback on lesson plan efficacy.
- Be a certified educator currently teaching in a 6–12 setting in Canada. Open to teachers across all subject areas.
- Be based in Canada and available to attend the full in-person program at York University in Toronto, from July 27 to 31, 2026 (arrivals: July 26, full-day programming: July 27 to 31, departures: August 1).
- Demonstrate a strong interest in integrating global citizenship, sustainability, and global development themes into classroom practice.
- Exhibit a willingness to share learnings with peers and take on a leadership role in promoting global education within their school or district.
- Be open to reflective practice and collaborative learning with educators from diverse contexts.
- Be proficient in English, as the Institute will be conducted primarily in English.
