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Professional Learning for Innovative Schools
Professional Learning for Innovative Schools
The Beacon Learning is the professional learning and school improvement division of Beacon Education Institute.
Created specifically for microschools, hybrid schools, learning pods, private schools, and innovative educational models, the Learning Institute provides flexible, implementation-focused learning experiences that help founders, administrators, and educators strengthen their schools over time.
Unlike traditional professional development, Beacon courses are designed around real work happening inside real schools. Participants apply what they learn directly to their programs, creating systems, documentation, instructional practices, and operational improvements that support long-term sustainability and student success.
Whether a school is preparing for accreditation, refining its instructional model, strengthening governance, improving assessment practices, or developing leadership capacity, the Learning Institute provides practical pathways for growth.
At Beacon, we believe strong schools are never finished. The best schools continuously evaluate, refine, document, and improve their practices. Every learning experience is designed to move beyond theory and produce meaningful artifacts that can be implemented immediately within a school.
Founder Pathway
Founder Pathway
School Foundations
Microschool Leadership
Leadership & Governance
Accreditation Readiness
School Improvement Pathway
School Improvement Pathway
School Systems & Documentation
Standards & Evidence
Assessment & Mastery
Continuous Improvement
Instructional Excellence Pathway
Instructional Excellence Pathway
Science of Reading
Personalized Learning
HIVE Certification
Dyslexic Thinking
Reviewer Pathway
Reviewer Pathway
Standards & Evidence
Accreditation Readiness
Accreditation Reviewer Training
Future Learning Pathway
Future Learning Pathway
Innovation & Future Learning
Family & Community Partnerships
How Learning Works
How Learning Works
The Beacon Learning Institute is designed for busy educators, founders, and school leaders who need professional learning that leads to real improvement—not just completion certificates. Our learning experiences combine flexibility, collaboration, and implementation so participants can immediately apply what they learn within their schools and organizations.
Self-Paced Learning Modules
Self-Paced Learning Modules
Participants work through engaging online modules at their own pace, allowing them to learn when it best fits their schedule. Each module combines practical instruction, reflection activities, and real-world application.
Live Workshops
Live Workshops
Many learning experiences include live workshops led by Beacon faculty and experienced practitioners. These sessions provide opportunities for discussion, clarification, coaching, and deeper exploration of key concepts.
Cohort-Based Learning
Cohort-Based Learning
Selected courses are offered in cohorts, allowing participants to learn alongside other school leaders and educators facing similar challenges. Cohort experiences encourage collaboration, networking, and shared problem-solving.
Implementation Projects
Implementation Projects
Every Beacon learning experience is designed around implementation. Participants develop real systems, plans, policies, or instructional practices that can be immediately applied within their schools.
School Foundations
School Foundations
Designed for new founders and emerging schools.
Topics include:
Mission & vision development
Learning philosophy
Academic structure
Governance
Operational systems
School launch planning
Accreditation Readiness
Accreditation Readiness
Designed for schools seeking accreditation or preparing for future review.
Topics include:
Standards interpretation
Evidence collection
Documentation systems
Self-study development
Readiness evaluation
Continuous improvement planning
Instruction and Learning
Instruction and Learning
Designed for educators seeking to strengthen teaching and learning.
Topics include:
Personalized learning
Project-based learning
Assessment design
Mastery-based learning
Student engagement
Learning environments
Science of Reading
Science of Reading
Designed for educators, interventionists, literacy coaches, and school leaders seeking to strengthen literacy instruction through evidence-based reading practices.
Topics include:
The Science of Reading research base
Phonological and phonemic awareness
Structured literacy and phonics instruction
Fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Dyslexia identification and support
Literacy intervention systems
Progress monitoring and assessment
Leadership and Climate
Leadership and Climate
Designed for founders, directors, and board members.
Topics include:
Organizational leadership
Strategic planning
Board governance
School finance
Compliance
Risk management
Innovation and Future Learning
Innovation and Future Learning
Designed for schools exploring emerging models and educational innovation.
Topics include:
Microschool development
Hybrid learning models
AI in education
Workforce pathways
Competency-based education
Future-ready school design
Personalized Learning
Personalized Learning
Designed for schools seeking to move beyond one-size-fits-all instruction and create pathways that meet the needs of individual learners.
Topics include:
Student-centered learning models
Individual learning plans
Flexible pacing
Goal setting and progress tracking
Differentiation strategies
Mastery-based learning
Learning environment design
Family engagement
Dyslexic Thinking
Dyslexic Thinking
Designed for educators, leaders, and founders who want to better understand and support students who think differently.
Topics include:
Dyslexia and learning differences
Strength-based instruction
Executive functioning support
ADHD and classroom strategies
Universal Design for Learning
Accommodations and accessibility
Building confidence and resilience
Leveraging neurodiverse strengths
Microschool Leadership
Microschool Leadership
Designed for founders and school leaders building innovative, student-centered learning environments.
Topics include:
School design and development
Mission and vision alignment
Staffing and organizational structure
Family communication
Enrollment and growth
Financial sustainability
Culture building
Long-term planning
HIVE Learning Certification
HIVE Learning Certification
Designed for educators interested in implementing Hybrid, Individualized, Versatile, and Experiential learning models.
Topics include:
HIVE instructional framework
Project-based learning
Student agency
Experiential learning design
Assessment for mastery
Multi-age learning environments
Portfolio development
Community-connected learning
School Operations & Compliance
School Operations & Compliance
Designed for school leaders responsible for managing the systems that support sustainable school growth.
Topics include:
Policy development
Record keeping
Student documentation
Compliance systems
Operational procedures
Risk management
Accreditation Reviewer Training
Accreditation Reviewer Training
Designed for educators interested in supporting school quality through accreditation review and evaluation.
Topics include:
Accreditation standards
Evidence review
Interview techniques
Report writing
Evaluation consistency
Reviewer ethics
School Systems and Documentation
School Systems and Documentation
Designed for founders and school leaders seeking to create clear, sustainable systems that support long-term success.
Topics include:
Systems design
Documentation practices
Roles and responsibilities
Operational consistency
Policy development
Institutional knowledge
Measuring Learning and Mastery
Measuring Learning and Mastery
Designed for educators and leaders seeking to demonstrate meaningful student growth and achievement.
Topics include:
Defining mastery
Performance-based assessment
Portfolio systems
Growth measurement
Competency tracking
Evidence of learning
Standards and Evidence
Standards and Evidence
Designed for founders and administrators seeking to better understand accreditation expectations and evidence quality.
Topics include:
Standards interpretation
Evidence collection
Documentation quality
Readiness indicators
Common deficiencies
Reviewer expectations
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