“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.”
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:

  • Focus on skills, not content: our programs teach students how to communicate, not what to say. Teachers choose which content will work best for R.E.A.L.® Discussions!
  • Backing in research: our method empowers teachers to operationalize what experts say works best – from brain science, to inclusion practices, to future-of-work studies.
  • Impact assessment: we measure students’ discussion skills, belonging, and sense of purpose – all year long. This work is too high stakes not to track and celebrate!
  • Commitment to growth for adults, too: our PD delights and engages teachers as pedagogical pioneers. Our parent-facing programs build trust, alignment, and tools.

Learn about our suite of programs for elementary, middle, and high school.

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 — whether it’s adapting for student or faculty needs, parent ed, employee training, or something else all together.

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