Rigorous, transformative, project-based learning for all

Essential Services

Program Evaluation

Whether you are embarking on your project-based journey or seeking to fine-tune existing models, we are committed to deeply understanding your school and its unique requirements. Through a comprehensive evaluation of your current structures and practices, we identify areas of strength, uncover opportunities for growth, and provide actionable insights to support meaningful progress.

  • In-Depth Scope and Sequence Analysis

    We will conduct an in-depth analysis of your curricular scope and sequence to ensure a cohesive project-based approach across grade bands. This assessment will pinpoint opportunities for project-based experiences, evaluate areas of strength and weakness within your current structures, and align your learning objectives with immersive and engaging projects.

    Close Examination of Your School’s Mission

    Effective projects should seamlessly align with your school’s mission and core values. We will closely examine how your institution’s principles are reflected in day-to-day activities and ensure that projects address the unique needs, interests, and idiosyncrasies of your school community.

Curriculum Development

Our team is dedicated to empowering educators to create and implement customized curricula that precisely align with their students’ unique requirements. We offer comprehensive support to guide faculty through the curriculum development process, leaving them with a project-based learning experience that’s ready to launch with students.

  • Distinctive Learning Adventures

    Our team specializes in crafting rich, one-of-a-kind, tailor-made units that not only impart a sophisticated understanding of content but also equip students with the ability to apply transferable skills effectively.

    School-Wide Pedagogical Support

    Schools have the opportunity to adopt project-based best practices as a cornerstone of pedagogical excellence across all grade levels and subjects, fostering a comprehensive and unified approach to education.

Educator Training

Our teacher training program is a year-round, continuous offering centered on providing educators with actionable, practical solutions. Through our training, teachers engage in a meaningful, applicable, and realistic exploration of project-based education, delivered through school-wide initiatives, team-based workshops, or personalized one-on-one sessions.

  • Practical Training

    While our approach is firmly grounded in research-based best practices, our training distinguishes itself by focusing on immediately applicable classroom skills. We prioritize real-world applications over theoretical principles, ensuring teachers acquire skills that can be put into practice right away.

    A Joyful Approach to Professional Growth

    Our training methodology draws heavily upon teacher interests, cross-curricular collaboration, and innovative solutions. This approach allows educators to rediscover the joy of learning, mirroring the experiences of their students. By embracing unconventional methods, teachers themselves embark on a firsthand journey of discovery.

    Empowering Teachers as Leaders

    Implementing an effective project-based program requires educators on-site who have a sophisticated understanding of the modality and how to implement it. We can help identify teachers who are poised for project-based leadership and equip them to be effective problem-solvers and agents of change.

Premium Services

Mastery and Competency-Based Assessment

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, competency-based education stands as a beacon of innovation and progress, revolutionizing the way students learn and educators teach. Rather than adhering to traditional time-based structures, competency-based education shifts the focus to what truly counts: mastery of skills and knowledge. This approach holds immense value as it promotes deeper learning, equips students with practical skills, and prepares them for the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.

  • Developing Your Competency-Based Framework

    The path to establishing a comprehensive, schoolwide competency-based system starts with the meticulous definition of the skills and values you wish to instill in your students during their educational journey under your guidance. Through our collaborative efforts, we will diligently refine the language used in your standards, ensuring they are centered around the growth and strength of your students.

    (For schools exploring the Mastery Transcript, we are also dedicated to enhancing your Credit Universe.)

    Prioritizing Student Success

    Portfolio and competency-based assessments empower students to engage in meaningful reflection and take pride in their achievements. By focusing on core competencies and transferable skills rather than prescribed products, these assessments provide a holistic representation of a student’s unique academic trajectory.

    Navigating College Admissions Trends

    Having worked closely with the Mastery Transcript Consortium, we offer valuable insights into competency-based applications and their significance within the ever-changing college admissions process.

Engaging Stakeholders Effectively

In the realm of project-based education, securing buy-in from stakeholders is paramount to success. Drawing upon our extensive experience in articulating the necessity and advantages of the project-based approach to a diverse array of stakeholders, we stand ready to assist you in crafting and delivering a narrative tailored precisely to your particular audience. Throughout our partnership, we will collaboratively develop the transparent communication strategy your parents, leadership, and families deserve.

  • Informed Decision-Making Through Community Engagement

    We believe in the power of community-informed decision-making. Our approach involves maintaining an ongoing dialogue with the broader school community to gain profound insights into their needs and concerns. These insights are then thoughtfully synthesized into sound policies and pedagogical decisions, aligning with the organization's mission. The mission-driven approach unites stakeholders at all levels, fostering a sense of collective purpose.

    Demystifying Project-Based Learning

    Adopting a project-based curriculum represents a substantial undertaking, and some stakeholders may find the process daunting. Recognizing this, our team offers support in educating your community and alleviating anxieties. We provide straightforward information sessions and digital content that explain your school’s approach to project-based learning, ensuring that stakeholders are well-informed and prepared for the transition.

Gifted Education In Theory and Practice

Ally O’Rourke-Barrett, a distinguished fellow at Belin-Blank’s Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development at the University of Iowa and a founding member of The Grayson School, Pennsylvania’s first independent school for gifted learners, brings a wealth of experience spanning a decade in the realm of “all gifted, all day” education. She possesses the expertise to inform your approach and collaboratively develop systems and strategies tailored to optimize the support and enrichment of your highest-achieving students.

  • Gifted-Based Best Practices

    While federal mandates necessitate gifted education, inadequate funding for teacher training and implementation often leaves educators ill-prepared, leading to misconceptions and a lack of resources for gifted students. This, in turn, can result in student disengagement and increased behavioral challenges. Rooted in practical, applied approaches, our program equips teachers and administrators with insights into effectively meeting the unique needs of some of their highest-achieving students.

    Social-Emotional Learning

    Gifted children share common social and emotional needs with their peers, but they also contend with unique psychological challenges. Nurturing emotional well-being significantly influences educational performance and learning outcomes, with teachers playing a pivotal role in establishing a classroom environment where all students feel accepted, valued, and respected.

    Twice-Exceptionality

    The term “twice-exceptional” (or “2E”) characterizes gifted children who possess exceptional intellectual abilities alongside disabilities. Addressing the dual needs of these students - providing both exceptionally challenging material and additional support - requires a diverse range of resources and careful differentiation. Without appropriate educational programming, twice-exceptional students, often an overlooked and underserved population, may not fully realize their talents. Discover specific tools and techniques to support this hidden population effectively.

Homeschools & Micro Schools

Program Development

We collaborate with families and micro-school communities to design bespoke educational programs that reflect their unique goals, values, and learners’ needs. Whether building a comprehensive curriculum or crafting a focused unit, our solutions ensure a seamless blend of academic rigor and creative exploration.

  • Comprehensive Project-Based Curriculum
    We develop personalized, interdisciplinary curricula that align with your values and goals while engaging students through project-based learning.

    Flexible and Scalable Learning Plans
    Whether you need a single semester, year-long program, or multi-year framework, our plans adapt to the unique pace and interests of your learners.

    Focus on Transferable Skills
    Our programs prioritize critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving to equip students with skills that extend beyond the classroom.

Our enrichment sessions bring learning to life through immersive, hands-on experiences. Whether exploring topics that require specialized expertise or resources you may not have on hand, we come directly to your homeschool or micro-school to teach engaging workshops tailored to your learners' needs.

Enrichment Sessions

  • Expertly Led Enrichment Sessions
    We bring our skills and experience to deliver dynamic lessons and activities, offering your learners opportunities to dive into STEM, art, history, and more.

    Beyond Your Scope
    Whether it’s leading complex projects or teaching advanced topics outside your area of expertise, we ensure students gain exposure to learning experiences they wouldn’t otherwise have access to.

    On-Site Teaching
    We take the stress off families and educators by coming to your location to teach and guide these hands-on sessions, providing the convenience of expert instruction in your own space.

We offer dedicated coaching and guidance for homeschooling families and micro-school educators, ensuring you feel confident and supported in your teaching journey. From refining teaching strategies to addressing specific challenges, our expertise empowers you to create a thriving, learner-centered environment.

Learning Support

  • Parent-Teacher Coaching
    We partner with parents and educators to provide practical strategies and resources for effective teaching, supporting you whether you're new to project-based learning or refining your approach.

    Future-Focused Documentation
    We help families and educators create portfolios that showcase student growth, highlight achievements, and prepare learners for their next steps, from transitions to college applications.

    Supporting Diverse Learners
    Our strategies address diverse needs, from engaging gifted students to supporting challenges and mixed-age groups, ensuring every learner thrives.

Connect with Us

We are committed to serving the diverse needs of every educator. If you require assistance with a service that is not listed above, please reach out. We are eager to provide creative solutions to meet your specific requirements.

No request is too big or too small, too boring or too weird.