We're reimagining the experience of school for students. Because the story of education is changing.
Change School begins in mid September. Join us today!
Students today have more freedom, choice, and power over the "what," "when," "where," "how," and "with whom" of learning than ever in history. We'll help your team prepare to embrace that.
Learning in the Modern World
Since the pandemic began, the value of standardized tests and traditional assessments have been questioned, and in many cases they've been canceled! How will we respond to this shift in priorities? How will educators and school leaders embrace this new freedom?
Can we now learn to prioritize a love of learning over achievement test scores?
Can we now design human-centered learning opportunities that connect students with others who share their passions and learning goals?
Can we now lead initiatives that focus on equity? On providing meaningful professional learning for our teachers and staff? That support the social-emotional needs of our communities?
Learning in the modern world is learning right now. We're in the modern world. We're living it.
Learning in the modern world means coming to terms with our current realities and rethinking and reprioritizing what our schools can be for kids. What they should be.
Are you ready to learn more?
Explore What's Possible
This is an unprecedented time in education. In schools. In learning. Educators all over the world are having to reimagine what learning could be - what it should be - given our world's current circumstances. Our leadership efforts are likely shrouded in clouds of confusion, doubt, and genuine wondering about what are the right things to do to support student learning.
At a time when students have more freedom and choice and power over the what, when, where, how, and with whom they learn, are your students taking an active part in all that is now possible? Are, we designers and leaders of learning, creating conditions for this to happen?
It's time to rethink how we allow students to connect to experts for deeper learning, to network with those who share their passions, and deeply engage in conversations and collaborations that allow them to better understand each other and their world. It's possible for your students to fall in love with learning.
During your 6-week Change School experience, you'll have the same opportunity your students now have. You'll connect with experts, network with others who share your passions, and engage in conversations and collaborations. Simply stated, you'll fall in love with learning again. We promise.
Together we can make a difference.
Join us in Change School
Let's create a school experience where all students and teachers are excited about learning. Change School teaches you the strategies and tools you need to create a learning experience that is always on and always connected.
This isn't easy; change never is. But with our experienced coaches and an alumni community of over 400 leaders worldwide engaged in the work to support you, we'll help you create a path forward that is relevant, coherent, and sustainable.
Change School is accessible 24/7 on the device of your choice. It is a blend of asynchronous and synchronous opportunities that work together to create learning unlike anything you have experienced. You will be motivated to learn and motivated to recreate this inquiry-driven experience in your own schools.
Is Change School right for you?
Change School isn’t for everyone. It is NOT for you if:
- You are comfortable with the status quo and uninterested in questioning traditional practices.
- You're overwhelmed and your days are consumed by putting out the fires involved with day to day operations.
- You consider student learning to be someone else's job in your school.
- You believe your hands are tied and there are is too much red tape in the way of change.
- You are completely satisfied with your school's climate and culture.
Change School IS exactly what you need if:
- You look for opportunities to grow professionally, and you have a passion for learning.
- You prioritize gathering diverse perspectives along with understanding the work of others who are pushing the boundaries of what school could be.
- You’ve been looking for a place where you can engage in meaningful professional conversations about topics that many others shy away from.
- You’re happy to get out of your comfort zone, and engage in the excitement of exploring what’s now possible.
- You value honesty, transparency, and the opportunity to challenge traditional assumptions about school.
If that describes you, then we‘d love to have you join us in Change School!
Change School is a Game Changer
Change School LIVE is a 6-week online, inquiry-driven, interactive experience that will push your thinking and your practice, and leave you with a unique plan to allow your school to explore what’s now possible for your students, your staff, your colleagues and your wider community. You'll have access to:
You belong here.
Participants in Change School include teachers, instructional coaches, leadership mentors, principals, superintendents, Board and Council members as well as district staff and consultants from a range of disciplines.
Some of our past Change Schoolers are in their 20s, others are in their 60s. Some work with colleagues one-on-one, others serve thousands. One of the strengths of Change School is the diversity of experience and perspective you can draw on whenever you want support.
What Change School members say:
Change School was life-changing for Nicole Bottomley as you'll see in this video.
Kim Moritz Retired Superintendent, Springville-Griffith School District (NY)
Anthony Edwards Superintendent, Peel School Board, Toronto ON
Lucio Padilla, Jr. Dir. of Instructional Technology, Calexico (CA)
A closer look at Change School
Defining "High-Bar" Change in Schools
Framing the Inquiry
Starting your Playbook
Exploring Dispositions for Change
How do kids learn most powerfully and deeply and what does real learning look like?
Identifying your own beliefs
Creating common language
Developing a culture of learning
Understanding Change
Building a Common Language for Change
Creating Change Cultures
Schools That Change
Why School?
Creating a Modern Mission and Vision
Building a Common Language
Creating Norms
Painting a Compelling Picture of Learning
Audiences for Change
Modern Marketing and Public Relations
Measuring Your Impact
Building Capacity for Ongoing Change
From "Playbook" to Process
Keys to Sustaining Change
Living and Learning in Perpetual Beta
Staying Focused on What Matters
How much time does Change School require?
Our members tell us that to get the most out of Change School expect to spend 3-5 hours a week during the 6-week sprint. Two hours in live, synchronous virtual video calls, and another two to three hours consuming and responding to the content in our online, asynchronous community.
The more live sessions you attend, the more you will get out of Change School. However, if you have a vacation scheduled or a board meeting to attend, it's okay! All live sessions are recorded and shared in the community. There are no grades and no seat time requirements.
Focus sessions: Each Wednesday (April 6 - May 11) at 12PM CST, we set up the Focus topic for the week in a Live Zoom video session. We record each Focus session for those who can’t make it.
Group coaching sessions: We offer individual coaching calls too. We recommend you make time for one coaching call each week.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Payment plan
$350 x 3
- 6 In-Depth Course Modules
- 6+ Online Coaching Sessions
- Change School Planner
- Global Change School Community
Individual
$997
- 6 In-Depth Course Modules
- 6+ Online Coaching Sessions
- Change School Planner
- Global Change School Community
Best Value
Team of 5 or more
$600 /person
- 6 In-Depth Course Modules
- 6+ Online Coaching Sessions
- Change School Planner
- Global Change School Community
Our team is uniquely positioned to lead your journey.
First, we are educators. We have experience in the classroom and as teachers, principals, supervisors, and technology specialists. Second, we are leaders when it comes to the intersection of learning, schooling, and technology. Collectively, we have served thousands of educators through our writing, podcasting, and profession development. And, more than anything, we are learners, too.
We are so confident that your experience with us will be worth your time, and we appreciate your devotion to building your own change process so much. If, at the end of Change School, you participated and disagree, we will refund your money in full. All we ask is that you share your completed playbook with us, so we know that you gave it your best shot.