Welcome to Principled Learning Strategies, Inc.

Educational consulting for a better world

SERVICES OVERVIEW

Principled Learning Strategies

Professional Development Workshops

(Teams of 25+) 1-3 Day Professional Development Workshops for Teachers and Academic Leaders on topics such as Project-Based Learning, Design Thinking, Global Education and Partnerships, Intercultural Skill Building, Culturally-Responsive Education, Belonging Work, and more

Teacher
Coaching

(Individual, small group and grade-level teams) Coaching is designed to lead PreK-12 and university teachers through the entire process of designing, implementing and evaluating new global project-based learning experiences for students, through which they will acquire the teaching practices needed for student-centered learning

Leadership
Workshops

(Teams of 5-15) 1-3 day Workshops for Leaders of PreK-12, university, and other organizations, on topics such as Building Student-Centered Culture, Leading a PBL School, Transforming Education in Traditional Contexts, Developing Global Education Programs, Culturally-Responsive Education, Belonging Work, and more

Student “Purpose Orientation”

(Individual and small group) Purpose Orientation for high school and university students, including Global and Local Leadership Workshops,
University Selection and Application Processes,
The “Personal Essay” for University Applications,
International Internship and Volunteer Opportunities, and
Career Orientation

THE GLOBAL EDUCATION GUIDEBOOK

Humanizing K-12 Classrooms Worldwide through Equitable Partnerships

See Jennifer's first book, “The Global Education Guidebook.” Don't miss out on free reproducibles and study guides from Solution Tree Press.

WHAT WE DO

We improve the world by transforming education to meet the demands of our times

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING FOR A BETTER WORLD

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roject Based Learning geared toward solution building, social action, self-expression, effective cross-cultural dialogue, collaboration, and the exploration of cultural and personal identity.

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esources that include web-based curriculum and professional development geared directly towards the needs of teachers, bringing the world into classrooms and classrooms into the world.

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nternational Collaborations & Travel program development, including international home stay and service projects. Scholarship development for equity of opportunity to go abroad.

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etworking with other global educators, providing practical partnerships with global educational organizations and inspiring creative avenues for teaching controversial global topics.

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urriculum and Professional Development that gives teachers practical methodologies for the global enrichment of their courses (K-12), and evaluation strategies which ensure authentic cross-cultural experiences.

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ntegration of global issues across the curriculum, school-wide international event planning, and support for mainstreaming global topics across all grade levels and disciplines.

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edagogies that help your students build critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interactions with global issues and the perspectives of people experiencing them.

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eadership Strategies that help students find constructive avenues for responding to global conflict, simultaneously developing their cross-cultural competency as 21st Century thinkers and learners.

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-Technologies that use social networking and digital video conferencing to connect directly connect students with other young people in the world.

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iversity and Pluralism that develop students’ ability to hear and honor the needs of others. Global education moves students beyond tolerance to authentic understanding and compassion for the experience of others.

Enjoy our Publications in multiple formats:

Online content

Recordings

En español

Go to Publications

Planet Classroom is an initiative of Cathy M. Rubin, creator of The Global Search for Education and Top Global Teachers.

Don't miss Jennifer’s Planet Classroom videos: "Eliminating Anxiety through Purpose," "Classrooms without Walls, Learning without Borders," and "Educating in the Era of Coronavirus: Building Community and Creativity from Isolation."

Go to Planet Classroom

See our upcoming events! Most of them are online and many are completely free.

Webinars

e-Courses

Conferences

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CLIENT STORIES

My school life was completely changed after Jennifer's addition to the school. She brought humanity, self-awareness and awoke our sense of individual and collective responsibility in Caobos. She made us feel important and heard since day one...

Valentina Gaviria

High School Student

Gimnasio Los Caobos

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CLIENT STORIES

Ms. Jennifer Klein is one of the most innovative and inspiring educators that I have met in my professional career...

June Ubukata

Director, Communications and Special Exchange Projects

Japan-United States Educational Commission (Fulbright Japan)

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CLIENT STORIES

Jennifer Klein is an amazing educator and facilitator. I have been able to witness incredible transformations in teachers...

Meghan Casey

Country Director, Teach United

Owner Chilamate Rainforest Eco Retreat

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CLIENT STORIES

After working with Jennifer and Global PBL, our instructional coaches and curricular leaders were supported with strategies in facilitation and planning to help teachers develop intentional project based learning units with relevant launches to engage students in developing social and global awareness - uncovering the purpose and value of what they were learning, while empowering them to own the learning process.

Melanie Henning

MS/HS Instructional Coach

American School Foundation of Monterrey (Mexico)

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