What is the Organizing Cycle?

Estimated Completion Time: 3-5 hours, spread over a few days

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Overview

Understand the integral pieces of community organizing

About the Course

Community organizing is the backbone to civic change and leadership. Whether you are running for office, or an educator working with families at a school site, it is critical to understand how to build relationships and power through organizing strategies and tactics. “What is the Organizing Cycle?” provides a comprehensive look at community organizing. If you are new to collective action, this module will give you a basic understanding of the key components.

The course walks through the steps it takes to execute an organizing campaign, while citing examples of organizing tactics.
It highlights specific wins and actions from Organizing Alliances, and gives a more in-depth look at organizing opportunities that LEE offers.
After completing this module, you will be better positioned to participate in any of LEE’s Organizing Programming with foundational knowledge already acquired.

Who Should Enroll

Any LEE member seeking to learn about fundamental skills in Community Organizing, regardless of past experience
LEE members interested in working with their regional Organizing Alliance, or coalition-building with other organizers in their area
Any member seeking to grow their equity impact

What to Expect

The course is virtual and self-paced, so you can work through the content on a timeline that works best with your schedule
There will be opportunities for you to answer some reflective questions and when you complete the course, you can set up a coaching call with your regional Director of Programming and Organizing or Director of Regional Impact.
This course does not require any background knowledge or previous experience with organizing. It’s a great opportunity to understand LEE’s Organizing Model!

Follow the link below to access your learner dashboard. Then scroll and search for the Organizing Cycle to get started.

Questions? Contact organizing@educationalequity.org

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