Our work

The need

A partner school wanted to build student-centred learning communities in Grades 3 to 6, where students have more voice, agency, and ownership of their learning. Some elements were already in place, but there was no shared model.

What we did

• Ran a two-day, in-person workshop series for school leaders and classroom teachers.
• With leaders: built a shared understanding of the model, aligned it with the school's strategic plan, and designed supporting structures and schedules.
• With teachers: practical frameworks and tools, strategies for student agency and peer collaboration, and time to plan together.
• Stayed on site after the workshops to coach early practice: short practice sessions in real classrooms, classroom observations, and facilitated reflection with teachers.

What changed

Leaders and teachers agreed on the key systems and routines, identified priority areas for further support, and left with a phased implementation plan for the following year.

The need

The school wanted stronger relationships between students and teachers, better communication between students, and fewer behaviour problems.

What we did

• Advised on the school's personal, social, and emotional learning curriculum, with a focus on emotional intelligence, communication, and life skills.
• Supported staff in building stronger connections with students.
• Guided teachers in using behaviour data to reflect on classroom dynamics and adjust their approach.
• Strengthened the systems for recording student concerns, so teams could follow up clearly.

What changed

Grade-level teams reported fewer behaviour problems and a clearer sense of how to respond to student needs as they arise.

The need

Schools wanted teachers to spend less time writing feedback that students ignore, and more time on assessment that shows real learning.

What we did

• Designed and delivered a hands-on workshop on feedback routines and assessment design.
• Teachers worked with their own tasks and student work rather than generic examples.
• Each teacher left with routines and tools to use in their own classroom.

What changed

Teachers left with strategies they could apply in their next lessons. The workshop is now part of our menu for schools.