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  • Solutions
    • 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.
    • Solutions for Coaching and MentoringSchoolSims offers coaching, mentoring, workshops, PD assessments and other professional services.
    • Solutions for Professional Development AssessmentsMeasure the impact of professional development initiatives with data-driven simulation assessments that evaluate leadership and instructional effectiveness.
    • Solutions for Professional Development WorkshopsFacilitate peer-to-peer learning while engaging educators and school leaders in interactive, simulation-based professional development workshops that enhance decision-making, leadership skills, and real-world problem-solving in a collaborative learning environment.
  • Product
    • 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
  • Research
    • 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.
    • Client Success Stories & TestimonialsSchoolSims Client Testimonials and Case Studies showcase real-world success stories, highlighting how our leadership simulations have positively impacted educators, schools, and districts.
    • BlogSchoolSims Blog offers insights, trends, and expert perspectives on leadership development, education, and the impact of simulation-based learning.
    • WebinarsSchoolSims Webinars provide expert-led discussions on leadership development, simulation-based learning, and best practices for educators and school leaders.
    • YouTubeThe SchoolSims YouTube Shorts Series delivers quick insights, expert tips, and trending topics in leadership development, education, and the power of simulation-based learning—all in under five minutes.
  • Resources
    • 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.
    • Alignment with Professional Standards
      • PSEL Standards
      • NELP Standards
      • CAEP, InTASC, & AAQEP Standards
      • CPSEL Standards
    • Grant Writing Resources for PDSchoolSims Grant Writing resources provide guidance and support for securing funding to implement simulation-based professional development for educators and school leaders.
    • PartnersSchoolSims Partners collaborate with us to expand access to simulation-based learning, enhancing leadership development for educators and school leaders.
    • 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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Simulations Shaping Leadership: 10 Years of Principal Pipeline Development at Gwinnett County

April 24, 2025

This webinar explores how Gwinnett County Public Schools has successfully leveraged simulation-based learning for the past decade to improve their principal pipeline. By utilizing SchoolSims, they have empowered educators and leaders through real-world professional development—helping to address the ongoing shortage of qualified school leaders.

Experiential Learning Through Simulations: Exploring the Role of Self-Debriefing

February 11, 2025

How can experiential learning through simulations strengthen leadership skills and decision-making? In this on-demand webinar, Dr. David De Jong and Dr. Sara Dexter share their research on the power of simulations in professional development. They explore the critical role of self-debriefing in the experiential learning cycle and how it helps educators and leaders refine their practices in real-world scenarios. Whether you’re leading a school, training future educators, or designing professional development programs, this webinar provides valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance learning outcomes.

Applying Effective Classroom Management

November 21, 2024

This webinar will provide an opportunity for heads of schools, administrators, teachers, and independent school staff to engage in our Applying Effective Classroom Management simulation. Participants will step into the role of a middle school teacher, facing real classroom challenges while learning to foster teamwork and build strong teacher-student communication.

STEM Integration and Sustainable Change

November 19, 2024

During this webinar, you will be among the first to experience our new simulation, designed around leading and sustaining effective STEM initiatives. Through hands-on, real-world decision-making scenarios, you and your team will gain valuable insights into fostering lasting change in STEM integration.

Preparing Equity-Centered School Leaders

October 1, 2024

During this webinar, our panel of school leaders will explore equity in education through a simulation-based perspective, addressing practical challenges and opportunities for implementation.

Managing Classroom Disruptions

August 15, 2024

During this webinar, we facilitated our Classroom Disruptions simulation and illustrated how simulation-based experiential learning equips educators with practical skills to address real-world challenges.

Managing School Safety Challenges

August 8, 2024

During this webinar, we facilitated our School Safety simulation and illustrated how simulation-based experiential learning equipped future educators with practical skills to address real-world safety challenges.

Navigating Difficult Conversations: Empowering Tomorrow’s Educators Through Simulation-Based Experiential Learning for Effective Teacher Preparation

June 27, 2024

During this webinar, we will facilitate our Parent-Teacher Conference simulation and discuss how leveraging simulations has prepared thousands of future educators at colleges and universities nationwide.

Client-Exclusive Q&A Webinar: 2023-24 Recap and What’s Next

June 26, 2024

In this webinar, we will unveil our newest simulations and, more importantly, provide you with an opportunity to explore what we have accomplished together this past school year. We will also answer any questions you may have during our live Q&A session, such as anticipated AI integration in our simulations and meeting accreditation standards for CAEP.

Beyond Professional Development: The Power of Simulations for Teacher and School Leader Recruitment and Admissions

May 2, 2024

In this dynamic webinar, we will explore the transformative potential of simulations in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. Discover how leveraging simulations can enhance professional development and experiential learning and serve as a powerful tool for admissions.

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