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From Teacher to Guide

Learn the foundations of the Guide model

A self-paced online course created with Arizona State University, Guide School, and the Christensen Institute that introduces educators to the principles, systems, and mindset shifts behind Guide-model schools.

What you'll discover

  • Why conventional classrooms struggle to personalize learning
  • How AI is changing the role of educators
  • The five shifts from Teacher to Guide
  • Guided Learning Arcs
  • Student-driven learning
  • Coaching and mentorship practices

Best for

Teachers, founders, school leaders, homeschool parents, and anyone exploring a new model of education.

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Core Engine

The academic operating system for your school

A complete Core Skills system that combines assessments, placement tools, AI-powered learning apps, single sign-on, Goal Trackers, reporting, and ongoing support into one coordinated academic engine.

What's included

  • Student placement system
  • AI-powered learning apps
  • Single sign-on access
  • MAP Growth testing
  • Weekly Goal Trackers
  • Parent reports
  • Ongoing app curation and support

Best for

Microschools, co-ops, learning pods, homeschool collaboratives, and innovative district and private schools.

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Foundational Guide Certification

Become a certified Guide

A live, cohort-based certification experience where Guides learn the practical skills, systems, and moves needed to lead Guide-model schools with excellence.

What you'll practice

  • Openings and Closings
  • One-on-one coaching
  • High support and high standards
  • Student motivation
  • Culture-building systems & routines
  • Working with families

Best for

Current Guides, future Guides, school founders, and leadership teams

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Supplying your dream school

Hi, I'm Heather Clayton Staker, co-founder of Guide School. We supply tools for mastery-based, advanced microschooling anywhere on Earth. We'd love to work with you!

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