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    • Solutions for Higher EducationProvide experiential learning course content for education majors and ed leadership cohorts with immersive simulations that prepare students for real-world decision-making. We also offer workforce development simulations for use by career services or other higher ed degrees.
    • Solutions for K-12 SchoolsEmpower educators, school leaders, and support staff with scenario-based professional learning and career development that strengthens leadership, instructional strategies, and student outcomes. We also offer professional services such as coaching, mentoring, and workshops.
    • Solutions for Independent SchoolsProvide independent school educators and administrators with interactive simulations designed to tackle unique leadership and instructional challenges.
    • Solutions for Technical SchoolsEquip technical school professionals with simulation-based tools to help students navigate career pathways, overcome workplace challenges, and advance their professional growth.
    • Solutions for Grow Your Own and Career & Technical Education (CTE)Support Grow Your Own and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs with simulations that prepare aspiring educators and professionals for real-world challenges in their chosen fields.
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    • Simulations for Educational Leadership StudentsPrepare aspiring school and district leaders with interactive simulations that challenge them to navigate complex leadership decisions in real-time.
    • Simulations for Teacher CandidatesProvide aspiring educators with immersive, practice-based scenarios that strengthen their ability to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and career growth through experiential learning.
    • Simulations for Counselor CandidatesEquip aspiring school counselors with practice-based scenarios that enhance their ability to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and career development.
    • Simulations for School LeadersEnhance leadership meetings and professional learning for current and aspiring school and district leaders with interactive simulations that challenge them to navigate complex leadership decisions in real-time.
    • Simulations for Teacher Professional DevelopmentProvide educators with immersive, practice-based simulations that enhance their instructional skills, leadership abilities, and capacity to support student success through experiential professional development. Also track educator career progression, well-being, and job confidence to improve retention.
    • Simulations for School CounselorsEnhance professional development for school counselors with practice-based scenarios that enhance their ability to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and career development.
    • Workforce DevelopmentUse simulation-based experiential learning tools to help students and professionals navigate career planning, workplace challenges, and professional growth.
    • New Teacher InductionSupport early-career educators with targeted simulations designed to strengthen classroom confidence, instructional strategies, and student engagement.
    • Culturally Responsive School Leadership (CRSL)Help school leaders foster inclusive, equitable learning environments through simulations that focus on diversity, equity, and culturally responsive decision-making
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    • Simulation-Based ResearchSchoolSims Research highlights the evidence-based impact of our leadership simulations, showcasing studies and data that demonstrate their effectiveness in developing school and district leaders.
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    • Preview the SchoolSims LibraryThe SchoolSims’ Library of Simulations allows you to preview our topics to see what might be right for your organization. You can also download the overviews from this page.
    • SchoolSims Best PracticesSchoolSims’ Best Practices guide offers educators and facilitators comprehensive recommendations for effectively utilizing our simulations, including participant preparation, establishing clear learning goals, guiding reflection, providing timely feedback, encouraging collaboration, and ensuring the transfer of learning to real-world contexts.
    • Downloadable ResourcesSchoolSims Downloadable Resources offers a collection of guides, reports, and simulation overviews designed to support educators and leaders in implementing simulation-based experiential learning.
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    • Facilitated Simulation SessionSchoolSims will facilitate a free session for your team that will create an engaging and collaborative session. This can be live or virtual.
    • The SchoolSims Experience Design ProcessSchoolSims’ Experience Design Process authentically captures real-world challenges faced by educators and leaders, delivering interactive simulations that enhance decision-making, team building, and organizational improvement.
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Are You Simulating? Why Not?!?!

June 4, 2025

Rethinking Professional Learning Overcome Funding Challenges Through Narrative, Reflection, and Practical Engagement

Introduction

In the evolving landscape of education, few constants remain. One that does is the critical importance of professional learning for educators and school leaders. And yet, in times of budget uncertainty and heightened accountability, professional development (PD) is often one of the first things scrutinized—or sacrificed.

Making Summer PD Stick with SchoolSims

May 13, 2025

While summer is often seen as a rare window for professional development, it also comes with unique pitfalls. The importance of professional development for teachers and other educators is undeniable; however, traditional summer PD frequently falls short due to timing constraints, uneven attendance, and engagement drop-off. That’s where online professional development for teachers through simulations can shift the paradigm.

Empowering Future Educators Through Simulation: SchoolSims Grants Nearly Fully Allocated for 2025–26

May 12, 2025

SchoolSims, a leading provider of experiential learning through simulations, is proud to support Schools of Education across the country. This initiative specifically targets higher education programs preparing teacher candidates and educational leadership candidates.

Adult Learning and Effective Professional Development for Aspiring Administrators and Teachers

April 28, 2025
When it comes to adult learning, Malcolm Knowles’ theory of andragogy remains foundational. Adults are self-directed learners who bring a lifetime of experience to the table. They engage most deeply when learning is relevant, practical, and immediately applicable—and when it builds on their existing knowledge to address real-world challenges.

Simulations Enhance Learning and Accelerate Results in Schools

April 7, 2025

Developing new skills or changing behaviors is an ongoing journey—one with no final destination. As we navigate through life, we continually evolve, adding new skills and adapting our behaviors to meet changing circumstances. Sometimes this process is intentional, guided by deliberate learning and structured development. Other times, we are challenged to keep pace with unexpected demands. Regardless of how it unfolds, this journey consists of two key components.

Transforming Leadership Development with Simulations and Reflection

March 12, 2025

Leadership isn’t just about theory—it’s about making decisions, handling challenges, and learning from experience. This blog explores how simulations and self-debriefing help aspiring school leaders bridge the gap between knowledge and real-world application. Discover why reflection is a crucial part of experiential learning and how it fosters confident, capable leadership.

Building Better Schools Through AI Driven Insights

January 27, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the education sector, enabling institutions to harness data more effectively, address complex challenges, and improve outcomes for students, educators, and administrators. At its core, AI serves as a tool to enhance understanding and inform decision-making, offering innovative ways to foster growth and resilience within educational systems. This article explores the motivation behind our new AI-driven dashboards, their purpose, and their role in addressing pressing needs in both higher education and K-12 school environments.

6 Professional Development Resolutions for Educators in 2025

January 14, 2025

As we enter 2025, it’s the perfect time for educators to reflect on their professional growth and set new resolutions. Continuous learning is essential for adapting to new challenges, improving teaching practices, and fostering student success. Professional development (PD) should be an ongoing priority, not just a one-time event. Here’s how educators can make learning a priority in 2025.

How Business-Sector Simulations Inspire New Avenues in Education

December 18, 2024

As industries strive to keep pace with rapid change, innovative approaches to learning and development have become essential. For years, the business world has leveraged simulation-based training to upskill employees, build leadership, and enhance real-time decision-making in high-stakes environments. While simulations are a staple in corporate training, their potential in education is vast yet largely untapped. Could the very tools that have reshaped corporate learning be adapted to transform the way our educators and school leaders approach learning?

Building Leadership Skills for Equity and Excellence in Education

December 2, 2024

The University of Maryland’s Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement School Improvement Leadership Academy (SILA) recently convened a group of seven assistant principals for a follow-up session designed to deepen their leadership skills. Part of SILA’s mission is to provide comprehensive, evidence-based professional learning for Maryland principals and assistant principals in the academy. Dr. Douglas Anthony, Director of the EdD in School System Leadership, shared that sessions are designed for school-based leaders to examine and grapple with the intersection of equity, instruction, and improvement in their daily practice.

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