CREATE250: Paid Opportunities for Indiana Educators

CREATE250: Civic Learning Opportunities for Indiana Educators

Deadline Extended: March 15, 2026

Ball State University’s Center for Economic & Civic Learning invites Grade 4–12 educators to apply for CREATE250, a U.S. Department of Education-supported statewide civic education initiative connected to America’s 250th anniversary.

CREATE250 Civic Immersion Trip (Washington, D.C.)

• July 19–23, 2026
• Fully funded: airfare, lodging, meals, and official program transportation covered.
• In partnership with Close Up, selected teachers will participate in a structured seminar experience including constitutional study, guided historical inquiry, policy simulations, and visits to the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, National Archives, and national memorials.
• Participation requires commitment to CREATE250 professional development (minimum 80% attendance) and engagement in the statewide Community of Practice. Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/r/TTdhrck0Zi

CREATE250 Community of Practice (CoP)

• $1,000 stipend (January–September 2026)
• Professional learning with educators across Indiana
• Classroom-ready civic resources and instructional support
• Eligibility for the fully funded D.C. immersion
• Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/r/pbCjhGXJ25 

CREATE250 Mentor Teacher Role

• $2,000 stipend
• Serve as an instructional leader and mentor
• Eligibility for the funded D.C. immersion
• Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/r/R4Ypau8CVq

For questions, please contact Dr. David Roof at djroof@bsu.edu