NOTICE: Applications received after 5:00p.m. CT on Friday, May 8, 2026 will be kept on a waitlist. Waitlist applicants may be considered if space becomes available. If you have questions, please contact rwlteachernetwork@kauffman.org.

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Real World Learning MVA Educator Network as a Client-Connected Project (CCP) or Entrepreneurial Experience (EE) Teacher for the 2026–27 school year!

This program trains and supports teachers in designing and implementing high-quality CCPs and EEs. In addition to the training itself, teachers are also grouped into cohorts to share best practices and collaborate through challenges. Assigned Mentor Teachers also help guide the way. Teachers who complete the full program requirements are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in stipends.

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. You can expect a decision about your application by May 27, 2026, at the latest.

Please plan to spend 10-15 minutes completing the application.

Special note: We are sponsoring the History Co:Lab experience as a concurrent program for 2026-27. The History Co:Lab experience is a purpose-built professional development program specifically for Humanities teachers (e.g. Social Studies, Government, etc.). Teachers will engage in immersive PD with local museums and cultural institutions. This program has a cap of 25 participants and requires an additional workshop day. If you are interested in this program, you may indicate your interest in this survey.
Contact and eligibility information

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* 1. Primary email (the email you will check most often now through the end of the current school year)

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* 2. Personal (summer) email

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* 3. Prefix:

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* 4. First name

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* 5. Last name

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* 6. Preferred name

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* 7. Preferred pronouns

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* 8. Cell phone number

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* 9. School district or system (2026-27 school year)

Please note that we are looking for Teachers within school systems located in the six-county Kansas City metro area (Cass-MO, Clay-MO, Jackson-MO, Platte-MO, Johnson-KS, Wyandotte-KS)

If you are a Teacher in a school system outside of the six-county Kansas City metro area, you can finish this application and we will keep your information on file in the event there is capacity for you to join. Please know that we are prioritizing teachers within the stated area.

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* 10. School building (2026–27 school year)

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* 11. Please confirm you will hold a grade 9–12 classroom teaching position in the 2026–27 school year.

Professional background

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* 12. Your current job title

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* 13. Years you have taught (round to nearest whole number)

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* 14. Class(es) you currently teach

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* 15. Subject area(s) you teach (check all that apply)

Market value asset (MVA) categories

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* 16. Which MVA do you plan to implement in school year 2026–27?

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* 17. In which class(es) do you plan to implement your CCP or EE?

Implementation competencies

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* 18. What would you anticipate as your single biggest challenge in implementing a CCP or EE?

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* 19. Both CCPs and EEs involve student-driven engagement. How do you approach designing student-centered learning experiences?

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* 20. What support do you find most valuable when implementing a new instructional approach?

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* 21. What do you value most about real-world learning experiences for students?

Previous experience with Real World Learning (RWL)

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* 22. Have you had experience in any of the following RWL-sponsored programming? Check all that apply

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* 23. Who is your RWL Coordinator? (You can also write unknown)

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* 24. If you have an instructional coach supporting the class you in which you plan to implement the CCP or EE, list their name and email

Grouping and placement information

Please provide any information that will help us place you in the appropriate Mentor Teacher subgroup

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* 25. Is there anyone else applying to the cohort you’d like to be grouped with?

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* 26. What specific goals do you have for your implementation (e.g. content focus, job readiness skills, community partner interests)?

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* 27. Is there a subject or goal you’d prefer to focus on in your group?

Commitments and availability

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* 28. Confirm that you can attend the summer MVA Academy workshop dates below by checking each box. Workshops will take place at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center and a local school district. (We encourage attendance for all dates)

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* 29. When would you like to implement your CCP or EE? Check all that apply

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* 30. Please confirm that you are you willing to participate in virtual check-ins with your mentor team throughout the year.

General question

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* 31. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

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