Resources for School Exploration and Implementation
Use these resources to understand the Socrates approach, prepare for a pilot, support classroom implementation, and evaluate opportunities for scale.
Phase 1: Explore
Review the materials below before scheduling a school conversation.
One-Page School Overview
A concise introduction to The Socrates Institute, Learn. Lead. Lift., professional development, and the school pilot.
Sample Workshop Agenda
An overview of the foundational teacher workshop, Teaching for Inquiry in the Age of AI.
Introductory Presentation
A 10–12 slide overview for school leaders explaining inquiry, AI, the Socrates approach, and the pilot model.
Pilot Timeline
A visual overview of the pilot from leadership alignment through evaluation and scale planning.
Pilot Program Brief
A two-page explanation of pilot goals, participation, support, timeline, and expected outcomes.
Pilot Interest Form
A short form for schools interested in exploring or joining a pilot.
Phase 2: Prepare
Assess school readiness, select teachers, define goals, and identify pilot classrooms before implementation begins.
Leadership Readiness
- Executive sponsor
- Pilot coordinator
- Leadership participation
- Clear school goal
Teacher Readiness
- Selected teacher cohort
- Workshop availability
- Time for lesson design
- Willingness to reflect
Curriculum Readiness
- Selected grade levels
- Suitable upcoming unit
- Defined instructional priorities
Technology Readiness
- Device access
- Network access
- AI policy review
- Student privacy requirements
Phase 3: Implement
Implementation Tools
Coaching Agendas
Structured lesson-design labs and classroom implementation sessions designed to support teachers in applying inquiry principles.
Reflection Tools
Teacher reflection forms and student feedback surveys to evaluate the impact of inquiry-based learning and AI integration.
Classroom Artifacts
Guided observation tools and learning artifacts to document student progress and teacher implementation challenges.
Baseline & Endline
Pre- and post-pilot surveys to measure teacher confidence, student engagement, and the practicality of the Socrates model.
Phase 4: Measure and Scale
Transforming professional learning into measurable impact and institutional growth.
Pilot Outcomes Report
Scale Proposal
A comprehensive analysis of teacher confidence, student engagement, and the practicality of inquiry-based lesson redesigns.
Strategic recommendations for expanding the inquiry model across grades, subjects, and school-wide leadership.
Grant Application Package
Essential documentation and evidence-based narratives for external funding and institutional research partnerships.
Implementation Reports
Deep-dive insights into classroom artifacts, teacher reflections, and student learning artifacts collected during the pilot.