Experience it in action
Step inside learner-centered sites and see how learning, relationships, and community come together in practice.
Put shared power into practice at Avalon School
On Location • Learner-Centered Field Experience
Avalon School in St. Paul, MN
November 12-13, 2026
Join On Location to learn with and from educators across the country. These immersive 1.5-day visits offer an opportunity to take in, share back, and make sense of the work as we strengthen our learner-centered designs and practices together. Registration closes Friday, November 6.
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Outcomes
Learn with others
Build relationships with fellow leaders who are reimagining education in their own sites.
Bring back ideas
Discover practices, insights, and possibilities you can take with you.
Experience Avalon School
Step inside a teacher-powered, learner-driven public charter middle and high school where shared decision-making and governance shape how educators lead and young people design their own learning. Since opening in 2001, Avalon has paired teacher-powered governance with project-based learning, giving students real ownership over what and how they learn. Its work also extends beyond the school through the Minnesota Learner-Centered Network (MLCN), a nonprofit working across the state to partner and collaborate with schools developing their learner-centered approach.
During this visit, you will experience:
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Learner-led projects that start with interests and build toward competencies
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How shared leadership works in practice
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A design that serves more than 40% of learners have IEPs
And more!
Resources
Avalon School’s website
See how Avalon brings teacher power, student ownership, and project-based learning together.
A Cure for the Common Classroom
A documentary following three learners who join radically different learning experiences, including Avalon.
What happens when teachers run the school
A look at how teacher-powered schools (including Avalon) give educators authority by the Hechinger Report.
Travel & Lodging
Arrival: Arrive in St. Paul, Minnesota anytime on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The site visit begins early Thursday morning and wraps up by 12:00pm CT on Friday, November 13.
Hotel: Aloft by Marriott Minneapolis (900 Washington Ave S in the Mill District of downtown Minneapolis, MN) for $155/Night. You will pay for the hotel directly when you check-in. You will pay for the hotel directly when you check-in.
Do not book your own hotel. If you need lodging, Education Reimagined will reserve your room for you. After you complete payment, you’ll receive a short logistics survey to confirm your lodging, dietary, and accessibility needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can join from my team?
Five people per organization may join. If your team needs a full scholarship, we ask that you limit scholarships to two team members per visit.
Individuals may receive support for up to two On Location visits between October 2026 and April 2027.
Can I earn a Certificate of Participation for my professional development?
Yes! A certificate can be downloaded here. A signed certificate can be provided after the visit, upon request.
What is the cancellation policy?
If your plans change, your registration fee is fully refundable if you cancel at least five business days before the event. Cancellations within five days of the event will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional questions?
Reach out to Eddie Fuentes (eddie@educationreimagined.org).
Registration
Cost: $400/person per visit + travel and lodging
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