IPAR Story Lab™
An in-person professional learning intensive.
Next session · pending final confirmation
- Date
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Tuition
- $499
Purpose
Why the Story Lab exists
Most professionals who work with complex information were never given a structured process for translating it. The Story Lab provides that process in a working studio — applied to real issues, not abstract examples.
Intended participants
Who should attend
- Journalists and editors
- Communicators and public information staff
- Educators and media literacy instructors
- Researchers and research communicators
- Institutional teams preparing public-facing work
Learning modules
Four modules. One structured story.
- I
01
Issue
Establishing and defining the issue.
- P
02
Policy
Documenting relevant policies, systems, and institutional context.
- A
03
Analysis
Interpreting evidence and meaning responsibly.
- R
04
Resources
Connecting public understanding to useful information and resources.
Hands-on studio format
Participants move from module to module building their own piece, with guided prompts, peer review, and direct feedback.
IPAR Story Toolkit™
Each participant works with the IPAR Story Toolkit™ — structured templates for each stage of the method they can continue using after the Lab.
Learning outcomes
- Define an issue with evidence and context
- Document relevant policy and systems
- Interpret findings responsibly
- Connect audiences to credible resources
Registration
Individual and institutional options.
Institutional registration
Sending a team, or want a private Story Lab for your institution? Tell us about your group.
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