Welcome to Principled Learning Strategies, Inc.

Educational consulting for a better world

SERVICES OVERVIEW

Principled Learning Strategies

Professional Learning Workshops

Dynamic, interactive small and large group workshops are designed to inspire and equip teachers and leaders on topics such as The Landscape Model of Learning, Project-Based Learning, Global Competencies and Partnerships, Intercultural Skill Building, Culturally-Responsive Education, and more

Teacher
Coaching

Individual and small team coaching is designed to lead PreK-12 and university educators through the entire process of designing, implementing and evaluating globally-connected project-based learning experiences, implementation of the Landscape Model, and more

Leadership
Support

Individual and small team workshops and coaching are designed to support leaders of PreK-12, university, and other organizations, on topics such as Leading the Landscape Model, Leading Transformation in Traditional Contexts, Redesigning the Schoolhouse for Student-Centered Learning, and more

Student Leadership Workshops

Dynamic, interactive small and large group workshops are designed to inspire and equip middle, high school and university students to design and lead global and local initiatives, born from their sense of passion and purpose, so they can contribute to positive change in uncertain times

the landscape model of learning

Designing Student-Centered Experiences for Cognitive and Cultural Inclusion

See Jennifer and Kapono’s new book, “The Landscape Model of Learning” (2022). Don’t miss out on free reproducibles and study guides from Solution Tree Press.

THE GLOBAL EDUCATION GUIDEBOOK

Humanizing K-12 Classrooms Worldwide through Equitable Partnerships

See Jennifer's first book, “The Global Education Guidebook” (2017). 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

Find a wide array of workshops, interviews and keynotes in video and audio form.

See video interviews about the Landscape Model of Learning, the Global Education Guidebook, and other topics.
Listen to podcast interviews on the hottest themes in education.
See videos of keynote presentations, panels, and other public events we've participated in.
See 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 Videos & Recordings

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

Webinars

e-Courses

Conferences

See Our Upcoming Events

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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