Pilot

Network

Yes, it's that big of a deal.

We empower forward-thinking school teams to design, pilot, and scale innovative approaches to sustainable school improvement and student-centered learning. Over our transformative program, educators will refine their approach to personalized learning, discovering the right tools and methods to adapt to the unique needs, interests, and strengths of every learner.


Common Opportunities of Practice for Design Teams

  • Engagement

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Educator Efficiency

  • Learner Agency

  • Student-Teacher Relationships

  • Math and ELA Instruction

  • Small Group Instruction

Co-design with your teachers: This ground-up approach leverages teacher voice and experiences to create solutions to your school improvement priorities. .

Innovate and Refine: Develop and fine-tune your approach to personalized learning, discovering the most effective strategies, tools, and methods to increase  student-ownership.

Deep Dive into Personalized Learning: Our six-month professional development onramp, rooted in the LEAP Learning Framework, will provide your team with a deep understanding of personalized learning. Walk away with competencies that help educators transform teaching practices and provide high-quality, personalized learning experiences

Pilot Innovative Solutions: Implement your ideas and an EdTech tool in a real-world setting during the spring pilot phase. Cohorts 9 & 10 will offer opportunities to pilot solutions addressing key areas such as AI, student voice, specific academic areas, and fostering a sense of belonging, all supported by EdTech tools.

Cultivate an Innovative Spirit: The Pilot Network doesn't just impact students; it empowers teachers and administrators to develop an innovative spirit and feel more connected to their work.

Reflections

“It’s been different because it’s not just theory—it’s hands-on, immersive, and directly tied to real classroom challenges. Instead of being handed a pre-packaged solution, we’ve had the opportunity to build, test, and refine ideas that actually fit our school’s unique needs. The ongoing coaching, the ability to tweak and iterate in real time, and the focus on teacher agency have made all the difference. I’ve watched my teachers grow while taking on meaningful, innovative work—and we’ve felt fully supported along the way.

If you are serious about making meaningful changes in how your school approaches learning, the Pilot Network is the place to be because it provides far more than tools—it provides a process, a mindset, and a support system to create something incredible.”

Jeff Finelli, Principal of Edison Park Elementary for NGLC

Read the NGLC article here.

Applications for Pilot Network Cohort 9 + 10 are OPEN!

The Pilot Network is a cohort-based program that empowers forward-thinking school teams to design, pilot and scale innovative approaches to sustainable school improvement and student-centered learning. Throughout the program, school teams and educators design and refine their approach to personalized learning, discovering the right tools and methods for adapting to the needs, interests and strengths of each of their learners. By transforming student-teacher relationships to personalize learning, we can activate the boundless potential within every learner and cultivate a brighter future for our nation.

Join a Community of Innovators!

  • Design, Pilot, and Scale Sustainably: Implement personalized learning practices to address school improvement priorities.

  • Transform Student-Teacher Relationships: Accelerate learning and growth by personalizing interactions.

  • Incorporate Emerging Technologies: Evaluate and integrate innovative EdTech solutions.

  • Professional Learning & Coaching: Receive up to 50 CPDUs and access to EdTech product licenses.

  • Leadership Training: Develop skills in personalized learning, change management, and team leadership.

  • Comprehensive Support: Benefit from ongoing qualitative and quantitative feedback from experienced LEAP coaches.

Pilot Network Benefits:

  • Develop and Implement Personalized Learning Practices: Address your school's unique improvement priorities.

  • Evaluate Innovations: Leverage emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

  • Join a Community: Be part of a national network of educators transforming education.

  • Professional Development: Earn CPDUs and gain access to cutting-edge educational tools.

  • Support and Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of LEAP coaches, all former educators themselves.

Click here to connect with us to learn more about the next Pilot Network opportunities.

Pilot Network empowers educators to personalize learning to ensure each student’s unique needs, strengths, and interests are at the forefront. The newest cohort features  forward-thinking schools: Avalon Park Elementary School, CICS West Belden, Edison Park Elementary School, Esmeralda Santiago Charter School, Gillespie Technology Magnet Cluster School, Jordan Community Elementary School, Richard H. Lee Elementary School, Morton Elementary School, and Patrick Henry Elementary School. These schools have been selected for their commitment to pioneering educational strategies that personalized learning to prepare students for the future.

Congratulations to Pilot Network Cohort 8:

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99% of educators said that LEAP improved their teaching practice.