Elevating Tier 1 Learning Experiences

We help schools and districts re-energize tier 1 experiences with  simple, sustainable shifts  that bring joy, inquiry, and purpose to everyday learning. By embracing five key transformations—personal,  learner-led,  real-world,  learner-owned, and  collaborative—we support the design of vibrant experiences that keep rigorous academic standards at the core while sparking curiosity and engaging every learner.

What this supports...

we support educators to

design simple shifts to  current lesson, assessment,  and unit design for more vibrant learning experiences that bring academic standards and durable skills to life.

adapt HQIRs with integrity  to create more personalized, meaningful experiences.

reimagine traditional teaching practices with ready-to-use strategies, tools, and protocols.



create accessible learning experiences so that all students have access to vibrant learning.



See this in action!

In Henry County, the Authentic Learning Architects cohort partnered with our team to explore a framework for vibrant learning, make simple shifts to their design practices, and reflect together as a community on their impact on the learner experience.

What this supports...

when Tier 1 instruction is vibrant, every learner benefits. Simple shifts to daily practice can spark curiosity and learner-agency, build deeper understanding, and create classrooms filled with joy and purpose — all while sustaining teachers with practices that feel doable and meaningful.

Our Design Supports

designing simple shifts for vibrant learning

How do we sustainably shift from traditional teaching practices to more transformational ones?

Shifting from traditional to transformational practice doesn’t require an overhaul — simple, sustainable moves can re-energize Tier 1 learning. We help educators apply our Transformations Framework to lesson, unit, and assessment design, creating vibrant experiences that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and keep joy at the center of daily instruction.

adapting HQIRs with integrity

How do we use high-quality instructional resources as a springboard for vibrant design?

High-quality instructional resources provide a strong foundation, and they become most impactful when educators personalize them for the learners they serve. We help educators adapt HQIRs with integrity—using our Transformations Framework to design lessons, units, and assessments that create more vibrant learning experiences while honoring what makes the resource high-quality.

harnessing AI for educators and learners

How can both educators and learners thoughtfully use AI to enhance vibrant learning while keeping human creativity and connection at the center?

AI is changing how we teach and learn, but its value depends on how it’s used. We help educators and learners develop practical, ethical approaches to using AI — from lesson design to student projects — so it becomes a tool for curiosity, reflection, and deeper learning rather than a replacement for human thinking.