What is Wayfinder?
How can we reimagine education to develop a student’s sense of meaning, purpose and belonging?
That’s the question at the core of Wayfinder, a new partner of Bend-La Pine Schools. Wayfinder is helping the district provide a learning environment that nurtures students’ academic growth and fosters critical thinking, a sense of purpose, and future-ready skills to connect classroom learning to the real world. Wayfinder lessons also support students’ sense of belonging in their school communities, and reinforce a positive culture and climate in each school.
Bend-La Pine Schools and Wayfinder are helping students at all levels develop core skills in six areas: self-awareness, collaboration, empathy, adaptability, agency, and purpose.
- Elementary students learn to build community and foster relationships in the classroom and beyond.
- In middle school, students explore their strengths and begin to focus on career-ready skills through their Advisory period.
- High school students set goals for future-ready skills and approach post-secondary life with confidence.
Wayfinder is designed to complement the existing curriculum without replacing any essential academic content. It is being introduced through age-appropriate activities, discussions, and interactive experiences to foster a positive and engaging learning environment that promotes academic success.
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