Practical Support for Student-Centered Systems

Our Why: Student-Centered Learning

The world has changed—and education must change with it. Today’s students need more than memorization and compliance. They need the skills to think critically, solve real-world problems, and take ownership of their learning.

For too long, our schools have followed a factory model built for a different era. But across the country, educators are leading a transformation—one that puts students at the center. Personalized, competency-based learning is no longer a vision for the future; it's a powerful reality taking shape in classrooms today.

In these systems, learning is meaningful, measurable, and driven by student agency. Teachers work in collaborative teams to design experiences that honor voice, choice, and mastery—not seat time. It’s a bold shift, and one that challenges outdated structures—but it’s also the path forward to a more equitable and empowering education for every learner.

       Keynotes and Workshops       

Inspire. Empower. Transform.

V & S School Solutions associates can provide conference keynote and workshop presentations to groups large and small. Topics can include (but are not limited to): Introduction to Competency Based Learning; K-12 CBL System Design; Personalization & Equity; Assessment, Grading, and Reporting; CBL Support Systems; Professional Learning Communities; CBL Instructional Strategies; Leading Change Management in a School; & Developing Performance Assessments.

Discover Our Services

      Onsite Coaching and Support       

In the Work. Beside Your Team. All Year Long.

On-site coaching and support can take the form of large presentations to faculty and staff or work with small grade level and/or content teams. Districts may schedule individual and multi-day support packages but may also contract V & S School Solutions to provide more large-scale coaching and support for projects over a larger set of days spread out over the course of a school year or multiple school years.

              Virtual Support              

Flexible. Focused. Right Where You Are.

Our virtual support brings expert guidance directly to your teams—no travel required. Whether it’s coaching, collaboration, or problem-solving, we tailor each session to meet your goals and keep momentum strong between onsite visits.