This discussion reveals that simulations create safe spaces for students to make mistakes, develop reasoning skills, and practice handling difficult situations before entering the classroom, with particular benefits for diverse student populations and non-traditional learners.

Sit in the seat of a new small-town superintendent facing a budget crisis in this insightful look at a SchoolSims simulation, in partnership with the National Rural Education Association (NREA).

Don’t miss this webinar hosted by NACCTEP and SchoolSims. See real-world learning with simulations in action. Build leadership skills and improve decision-making. Strengthen candidate readiness. See a live simulation involving a tough situation for a new teacher. Practical and applicable—this is the direction the future of education is headed.

SchoolSims has partnered with NREA (National Rural Education Association) for a “Lead Where You Are” Webinar Series. We are kicking it off with this webinar on “The Rural Talent Reality: Hiring in a Small Market and Building a Strong Fit.”

In this episode, Julie Ferin, the Executive Director of the National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP), discusses the opportunities and advantages of deploying simulations with Ken Spero, founder of SchoolSims.

This webinar, hosted by Liz Azukas of Georgia Tech, focuses on a simulation involving a high school teacher who suspects students are using AI to complete assignments.

In this session, Professor Jennifer Watters (University of Texas at Tyler) will share insights from years of research on how simulations strengthen aspiring administrators self-efficacy while balancing cognitive load. You’ll also hear directly from a student about the real-world impact of learning through simulations.

Michael Reardon, head of Meadowbrook School, and Ken Spero, founder of SchoolSims, discuss building ethical capacity in independent schools. Most teacher and school leader training is theoretical but doesn’t provide the opportunities to apply it to high stakes, interpersonal situations. SchoolSims practice Simulations offer teachers the opportunity to rehearse delicate teacher parent conversations and the handling of challenging student interactions, while building confidence in navigating emotionally charged and nuanced moments.

In this August 2025 webinar with SchoolSims and The Danielson Group, we explored how online simulations aligned with the Danielson Framework can strengthen educator agency, enhance coaching conversations, and build a reflective, growth-focused culture. We discussed how experiential learning provides a safe space for practicing real-world decisions, equipping both current and future educators with the skills needed to drive instructional improvement.