“A partnership with R.E.A.L.® has become the clear path forward for our school community as we continue to create an environment where all voices are heard and all perspectives are valued.”
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Megan Cover,
Head of School,
Girls Preparatory School (TN)

Design the discussion skills strategy you need today!

Schools use R.E.A.L.® differently – it depends on mission, priorities, program, and culture. We partner with leaders to build and deliver the discussion skills strategy you need. All R.E.A.L.® programs include commitments to the following:

  • Professional Development: Our flexible, virtual and customizable PD is lead by facilitators who are teachers and leaders who use R.E.A.L.® in their schools. There’s a reason teachers love it!
  • Student Materials: Research shows that attention and anxiety are two big challenges students face in discussion. Our printed, school-branded discussion portfolios support students in screen-free discussion — and work across content areas!
  • Impact assessment: Our student surveys measure growth in discussion skills, belonging, and sense of purpose — all year long! Our impact reports make this data digestible and empowering.
  • Leadership Support: we partner with academic leaders on everything from initiative design to change management, instructional coaching to parent engagement.

Learn about our programs for elementary, middle and high schools.

See below for a preview. Then, book a consultation to talk about customization options—it’s free and nerdy-fun.

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R.E.A.L.® Basics

Elementary School
  • Breaks discussion into discrete skills for young learners
  • Equips teachers to embed skills-based mini-lessons across curriculum
  • Includes lower and upper level student materials

R.E.A.L.® Junior

Middle School
  • Equips teachers to make discussion norms clear, consistent, and inclusive
  • Teaches students how to participate in discussion, verbally and non-verbally
  • Includes teacher training + dashboards and student surveys + portfolios

R.E.A.L.® Classic

High School
  • Makes discussion rigorous, equitable, skills-based and truly student-led
  • Equips teachers to serve as coaches and debrief discussions with data
  • Includes training + dashboards for teachers, portfolios + surveys for students

Ready to Customize to Your School?
…Or Not Seeing Exactly What You Need?

Either way, let’s talk. We can’t wait to hear what you’re thinking about!

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