SchoolSims provides simulation-based experiential learning for K-12 professional development and higher education curriculums. Engage with our choose-your-own-adventure simulations featuring 6-8 decision points that bridge theory and practice. Experience the impact of your choices and connect learning with real-world applications.
Higher Education Aspiring teachers, counselors, and school leaders, plus all students preparing to enter the workforce seeking to practice real-world decision-making
K–12 Districts Teachers and school leaders building instructional and leadership capacity and CTE/workforce programs
Independent & Boarding Schools Faculty and leaders navigating complex school environments
Career and Workforce Development Programs Faculty seeking to prepare students for their next step
SchoolSims provides interactive simulations that help educators, leaders, and workforce learners practice real-world decision-making. Used across preparation, coaching, professional learning, and workforce development, our online simulations support in-person and remote settings while building critical thinking, reflection, and professional confidence.
Use SchoolSims year-round for professional development, coaching, mentoring, induction, and coursework. Our simulations support K–12 educators and leaders as well as higher education faculty and candidates—providing guided, experiential learning that strengthens decision-making and practice.
SchoolSims uses interactive, educator-created simulations to help learners practice real-world decisions in a risk-free environment. Participants engage with authentic scenarios, receive feedback, and reflect on their choices—individually or with a coach or mentor. Built-in data and insights support professional growth, program evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Rural educators face a distinct set of opportunities and challenges. Strong community ties, smaller systems, and deep local impact define rural schools—but limited staffing, geographic distance, and fewer professional learning opportunities can make consistent development harder to access. A new partnership between the National Rural Education Association and SchoolSims is designed to address exactly that.
Teacher preparation is evolving—and community colleges are playing a critical role in expanding access to the profession. A new national partnership between National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs and SchoolSims represents a meaningful step forward in how future educators are trained.
Rural education is not simply a variation of other systems. It is its own context – with distinct strengths, constraints, and opportunities – and it should be reflected as such in how educators are prepared and supported.