Google communities and programmes for everyone
There's a place in Google for Education for every role and experience level. Learn, collaborate and earn recognition in the community or programme that's right for you.
Find a community or programme that's right for you
Communities for all educators
Start here if you're an educator who's new to Google for Education communities or is looking for an easy way to connect with other educators – both locally and from around the globe.
Communities for primary and secondary leaders
Global communities designed to support and connect senior education leaders who seek to transform their schools through technology.
Communities for higher education
Bringing together faculty, researchers and leadership from higher-education institutions around the world to connect and engage with each other and technical experts.
Communities for certified experts
Google for Education Champions are experts who belong to one of four certified communities. Each certification recognises educators for their work using Google tools to impact education.
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'My personal and professional perspective has been completely reshaped by Google's Innovator programme. It has provided me with a family of brilliant thinkers and creators, and given me a new understanding of how to solve problems with empathy and love, both locally and globally.'
Krynica Drake
Chicago 2024 -
'Feeling a sense of belonging is such a powerful force. Get connected and stay connected to this incredible network where one can find inspiration, explore ideas and gain perspective. You are going to feel the love!'
Michael R McCormick
Superintendent, Val Verde Unified School District -
'I am very excited to participate in this community to learn alongside and collaborate with educational leaders across the country to consider how we can be thought partners on ways to address some of education's most pressing issues.'
Raynise Smith
Chief Programme Officer, Thrive Scholars -
'I am excited about AI and Google! I believe that technology has the potential to personalise learning, empower educators and create a more engaging and effective learning experience for every student in K-12 education.'
Dr Aleigha Henderson-Rosser
Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Technology, Atlanta Public Schools
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Find answers to common questions
Navigate to the Google for Education Community Platform, create your profile if you are not already a member and select the 'Google Educator Group' box.
Navigate to the Google for Education Community Platforms site: https://www.googleforeducommunity.com/
- Select Create an account
- Complete the registration form (which will be your profile)
- In the \'Email\' field, make sure to use your personal Gmail address.
- Select the Ed Leadership Programme Hub.
- Select the box to join the community that best fits your role:
- Admin Community (designated for technology leaders)
- Leader Community (designated for education leaders)
- Higher Ed Community (designated for HE leaders and admins)
These Google Educator Groups (GEGs) are open communities for educators to explore Google tools. Most are region based, but some are global and organised by topic.
The Google Educator Community is the platform: an online forum that allows a virtual space for open communities like GEGs to meet and collaborate.
The Reference Programme is an invitation-only programme that recognises independent schools, local authorities, colleges and universities that exhibit deep, system-wide adoption of Google for Education tools and programmes. Learn more by visiting the Reference Programme page linked above.
Yes, as long as they meet the ELP facilitator profile: 'C'/senior-level leader (decision maker) for an education institution and current Google Workspace customer.