Experience it in action
Step inside learner-centered sites and see how learning, relationships, and community come together in practice.
Place self-direction into action at Jefferson County Open School
On Location • Learner-Centered Field Experience
Jefferson County Open School in Lakewood, CO
February 18-19, 2027
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 on Thursday, February 11.
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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 Jeff Co Open School
Explore a public PK-12 school where advising, goal-setting, rites of passage, and learning beyond the classroom have shaped deeply learner and community-driven experiences for more than 50 years. Learners chart personalized paths through self-directed projects, authentic assessment, and demonstrated personal, social, and intellectual growth. Beyond the building, travel and experiential learning are woven into learning experiences that leave young people with tighter relationships and a stronger sense of who they are.
During this visit, you will experience:
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Rites of passage where learners propose, pursue, and present projects tied to graduation
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Alternative assessments without traditional letter grades
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Advisories in action
And more!
Resources
Open School's website
Read how Open School’s long-held values and learning philosophy have shaped its model design and practices since 1970.
Student Travelers Experience the World to Know Themselves
How travel leads to discovery for learners at Open School.
Graduation Requirements
Open School makes personal, social, and intellectual growth, not credits, the standard for graduation.
Travel & Lodging
Arrival: Arrive in Denver, Colorado anytime on Wednesday, February 17. The site visit begins early Thursday morning and wraps up by 12:00pm CT on Friday, February 19.
Hotel: Hyatt House Denver/Lakewood - (7310 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood, CO 80226) for $145/Night. 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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