How can you know where you want to go if you can't figure out who you are? We created Wayfinder to help all young people find their way. Our PreK-12 curriculum helps students develop future-ready skills, a sense of belonging at school, and the ability to navigate the future with purpose. With beautifully designed lesson materials, we make it easy for teachers to prepare for any lesson in five minutes or less. “I’ve been teaching a really long time, and this is one of the few times my mind has been blown.” Learn what's possible with Wayfinder: https://wfndr.co/495pGCI #curriculum #futurereadyskills #21stcenturyskills
Wayfinder
Education
Bend, OR 8,163 followers
Beyond SEL: Build purpose + belonging for future-ready students.
About us
Wayfinder, developed at the Stanford University d.school, offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that goes beyond social-emotional learning to equip students with essential future-ready skills. Rooted in research, Wayfinder's curriculum focuses on Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy, Collaboration, Agency, and Purpose. These skills aim to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications, preparing students for lifelong success. Wayfinder is designed to build meaningful connections, enhance student engagement, and improve school climate. It includes the Waypoints assessment suite, which provides real-time insights into student growth, enabling targeted instruction and timely interventions. The program's flexible implementation options work across settings and grade levels, and it integrates seamlessly with all major learning management systems. Wayfinder has been positively received by both students and teachers since 2015, with significant improvements reported in student engagement, social awareness, and sense of purpose post-implementation. The program has served students from over 65 countries across the globe, including major US districts like Omaha Public Schools, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Portland Public Schools, and The School District of Philadelphia. Recently, Wayfinder received the highest possible program designation from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and the highest possible Learning Rating from Common Sense Education.
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https://www.withwayfinder.com
External link for Wayfinder
- Industry
- Education
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Bend, OR
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- curriculum, edtech, durable skills, social emotional learning, future-ready skills, MTSS, student programs, professional development, teaching and learning, school districts, K-12, schools, and education
Locations
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Bend, OR, US
Employees at Wayfinder
Updates
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We're hiring a Senior Revenue Operations Analyst! Wayfinder is looking for a highly technical Sr. Revenue Operations Analyst who excels at integrating various platforms to ensure seamless data flow across the organization. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the integration between key systems like Salesforce, HubSpot, QBO, and data from our app – optimizing processes and automating workflows to enhance efficiency. This position will report to the Chief Operations Officer. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gzJKJDrW
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Wayfinder is happy to announce that we've joined the EDSAFE AI Alliance Industry Council to help shape the future of AI in education. The EDSAFE AI Industry Council is made up of 60+ leading education and technology companies of all sizes committed to ensuring artificial intelligence and related technologies—in their own companies’ solutions and across the education landscape—are safe, accountable, fair, and effective (SAFE). We adhere to the Software and Information Industry Association (SIAA) Principles for the Future of AI in Education. https://wfndr.co/4dMvDq2
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Tenecia Powe, Principal at Westside Atlanta Charter School, weighs in on Wayfinder's approach to a future with AI and ever-changing technology. 💻 https://wfndr.co/3XcHgBa #AIinEducation #AI
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David Douglas School District uses Wayfinder to connect their upperclassmen and freshmen during Link Crew and advisory. Link Crew is a peer mentorship program where juniors and seniors work directly with freshmen to help ease the process of transitioning from middle school to high school... and it's a huge hit at David Douglas! Watch this video to hear directly from students how they feel about the Wayfinder activities. :) #DavidDouglasHighSchool #PeerMentorship #StudentSupport The Boomerang Project
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“We probably all know young people—perhaps we could even point to ourselves—who were on the pathway, followed all the rules, and still wound up in a place entirely different than where the path was leading. Many of them are unhappy, unfulfilled, struggling, and wondering how they strayed so far off the path to 'success.' ...So if 12+ years of school and numerous pathways haven’t prepared them to confidently navigate their way to productive and purposeful futures, what needs to change for them to do so?” Veteran teacher Gary Heidt artfully explores this question in his review of our Purposeful Leadership curriculum: https://wfndr.co/4fLEo5s
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Wayfinder's updates include new Tier 2 + 3 activities, enhanced accessibility, and a dashboard for counselors to facilitate interventions. Learn more about updates and new features here ⬇️ https://wfndr.co/3M6qD3F
What's New at Wayfinder for 2024-25
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Nathaniel Manning, Wayfinder's Senior Advisor on Artificial Intelligence, shares how educators can approach the future with AI tools. “It's much more about the process, and that's what we need to be training young people to do... it's less about knowing the answer and more about knowing how to ask the right questions.” Check out our world of content focused on AI + education here: https://lnkd.in/eg37WBH5 #AIinEducation #TeachingWithAI
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Portland Public Schools is the largest district in Oregon, and they're committed to nurturing the social and emotional growth of their 40,000 students across 80+ schools. Hear from district leader Jill Bryant, PhD why Wayfinder was the best choice for them. ➡️ Wayfinder isn't just a program; it's a supportive community that empowers both students and staff. ➡️ Teachers find it easy to integrate Wayfinder into their lessons (with minimal prep time). ➡️ Tailored professional development from Wayfinder ensures the PD is aligned to key initiatives and that their district's needs are met. ➡️ Wayfinder's emphasis on belonging, relationships, and classroom best practices made the decision easy for their team.
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We're hiring a Midwest Account Executive! If you believe in getting a powerful product into the hands of students and educators everywhere, Wayfinder wants to talk to you. We're looking for a passionate person to join our team, create partnerships with schools, and drive sales of Wayfinder’s curriculum and training packages. This AE role will be focused on expanding Wayfinder’s partnerships in the Midwest region of the US. As such, we are looking for a candidate who lives in that area. This position will report to the VP of Sales. https://lnkd.in/grqraU8A
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