SCL Science Educator Cohort Application for SFUSD (2026–27)
Thank you for your interest in the Science Communication Lab (SCL) Educator Cohort for SFUSD middle and high school biology and environmental science teachers. This short application is designed to help us learn about your teaching context, instructional approach, and interest in integrating film-based, hands-on learning into your classroom.

👉 Program details, timeline, and expectations: https://sciencecommunicationlab.org/sfusd-pilot-recruiting-science-teachers/

Before you begin
  • This application should take approximately 20–30 minutes to complete. 
  • Read the questions well before the deadline to help you think through some of the answers. This will make the application go much faster.
  • We encourage concise, specific responses that reflect your actual classroom practice. Please be mindful of the word limits on questions.
Key Dates
  • Application deadline: May 15, 2026
  • Notification of selection: June 2, 2026
We are seeking educators in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) who:
  • Center student thinking, sensemaking, and participation
  • Use (or are eager to try) inclusive and equitable teaching practices
  • Are open to iteration, reflection, and collaboration
  • Can realistically integrate an SCL film into their Fall 2026 curriculum
Program Commitments (for selected participants)
  • Attend scheduled professional learning sessions (see flyer for dates)
  • Implement at least one film-centered learning experience in Fall 2026
  • Reflect on evidence of student learning and other outcomes
  • Share de-identified student work and brief reflections
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What is your first and last name? *
Will you be an SFUSD middle or high school teacher in the 26-27 academic year?  *
What course(s) and grade level(s) will you be teaching in Fall 2026? *
And, at what school will you be teaching in Fall 2026? *
Please provide an email address that you will monitor June 1st through August 5th so that we can contact you as needed. *
Briefly describe your student population (e.g., multilingual learners, etc.). 150 words max
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Which SCL film are you most interested in integrating in the Fall semester? New to SCL films? Here is a link to our repository: https://sciencecommunicationlab.org/science-films/

At a high level, describe: 

1. Where it would fit in your scope and sequence?

2. What you hope students will gain from the film you selected ?

3. What your students would be doing (not just what you would be doing)?

200 words max

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Describe a recent lesson where students were responsible for most of the thinking. What were students doing, saying, or producing? 150 words max
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What is one specific strategy you use to ensure all students, especially those from historically excluded groups, experience belonging and rigorous participation in your science classroom? 150 words max
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Tell us about a time you tried something new in your classroom, learned from it, and revised your approach. 150 words max
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Can you commit to all of the following:

1. Attending all pilot PD sessions (see flyer w/ dates)?

2. Implementing at least one film-centered learning in the Fall?

3. Reflect on evidence of student learning and other outcomes?

4. Sharing de-identified student work samples and brief reflections?

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Do you have administrator awareness/support for participating in this cohort?
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