Battelle for Kids

Client solutions:battelle for Kids supports educators in the design and implementation of 21st century learning and assessment experiences that equip every student for success as a lifelong learner and contributor. Our consulting approach consists of a blended model with both in-person and virtual professional learning experiences through our theory of action that includes vision, strategy and implementation.vision: bfk supports school system leaders in the development of their visionary portrait of a graduate outlining their commitment to rigorous academic content and the intentional integration of 21st century learning competencies. Strategy: bfk supports school system in strategic planing, human capital, and leadership capacity building, facilitation, professional learning and support services. Implementation: bfk supports school systems in the implementation of strategies to achieve the vision of 21st century learning through professional development with teachers (e.g., in curriculum, instruction and assessment), technology and data quality solutions to take programs to scale and with fidelity, engaging products and other professional services.

Thought leadership:battelle for Kids engages in thought leadership around 21st century learning by publishing knowledge/research to the greater educational community through blogs, publications, and social media. Additionally, bfk organizes and hosts state and national events (e.g., webinars, conferences, podcasts) in support of our mission to advance 21st century education. Battelle for Kids' leadership team also provides thought leadership through speaking engagements at local, regional, state, and national events.

Network membership:battelle for Kids operates multiple membership networks who share the common purpose of its mission of realizing the power and promise of 21st century learning for every student. These networks identify success and challenges and work to learn how to solve problems facilitated by bfk. Large problems of practice such as diversity, equity and inclusion are studied and shared with the network and bfk to share out solutions to other network members and to the educational ecosystem through our thought leadership activities.

Research & development:bfk invests in creating new and innovative products and services to achieve its non-profit mission including new consulting, events, professional learning and the production of our thought leadership articles and events.