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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.

Launches July 6, 2026; enrollment open now

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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.

Available now for the 2026-27 school year

License the engine
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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

Next cohort: September 2026

Register
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Guide Society

Join the community building the future of school

An exclusive membership community for Guides, founders, and school builders who want ongoing support, fresh ideas, and meaningful relationships with others implementing the Guide model.

Membership includes

  • Weekly Power-Ups
  • Monthly workshops
  • Resource library
  • Community discussions
  • Early access to new tools
  • Live events

Best for

Educators committed to continually improving their schools and helping others do the same.

Launching Fall 2026

Reserve my spot

We'd love to talk to you. Let's book a call.

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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