Who We Are
The Center for City Building Educational Programs was incorporated in 1974 as a 501(c) 3 Non-Profit Corporation. It continues to be an active organization that is devoted to training K-12 teachers, from any subject field, nationally and internationally in the Doreen Nelson method of Design Based Learning (DBL).
What we do
Evaluate Results
Develop a longitudinal study of MA graduates to determine the longevity and extent of DBL usage
Track students from a random group of teachers to learn what they are doing today and how DBL has enriched their understanding of the world
Study teacher effectiveness in training others in various elements of DBL
Learn the "diaspora" of DBL today from its inception in 1969 (how many students, school districts, where, etc.)
Identify successful DBL teacher and document their stories
Compile qualitative and quantitative results from DBL classrooms
Develop evaluative tools for assessing higher level thinking skills in the areas of social justice and democratic problem-solving
Develop Teacher Leaders, DBL Fellow
Maintain and expand the expertise of DBL graduates
Set up a networking system to share classroom practice
Establish peer observation and coaching of classroom practice
Develop graduates of DBL as trainers for professional staff development
Build a cadre of DBL teachers who can be hired in universities and post secondary institutions
Co-write articles with teachers
Showcase best classroom practice
Expand DBL Practice
Offer 120 hour certificate program to train teachers in the DBL methodology
Offer one day professional development at school sites
Offer a wider variety of general classes wanting to learn the DBL methodology
In-service administrators/principals/parents to gain support for teachers
Broaden the program to an Out-of State audience