School for Community Learning
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School for Community Learning is dedicated to providing a nurturing and innovative educational experience for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. With over a decade of commitment to progressive, sustainability-based education, the school serves a diverse range of learners, including those with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional students. The curriculum is centered around inquiry and project-driven learning, allowing children to engage deeply with real-world problems while fostering critical thinking and creativity. Unique methodologies such as project-based learning encourage students to collaborate on meaningful projects that culminate in public presentations, enhancing their communication skills and confidence. Additionally, the school's multi-age classrooms promote cross-age relationships through programs like Passions classes and the Buddies program, which cultivate essential social-emotional skills in both younger and older students. Emphasizing sustainability, the school integrates environmental awareness into its teaching, empowering students to make informed choices that benefit their communities and the planet. The intentionally small school environment ensures that every student and family feels valued and connected, creating a supportive community where learners thrive.
School for Community Learning is a small, independent school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades preK-8. Our progressive model and affordable tuition draw students from across the Indianapolis area. With a commitment to teaching through the lenses of sustainability and environmental and social justice, we offer an education unlike any other in our community. Our small size allows children to be known well and feel comfortable enough to be themselves.
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- language-based learning disabilities
- Twice-exceptional
- Preschool (Ages 2-5)
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- project-based learning
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- progressive education
- sustainability-based education
- inquiry-driven learning
- multi-age classrooms
- Passions classes
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