The LAB Learning Space provides personalized educational support for each child using a combination of on-line learning resources and hands-on project-based learning focused on addressing real-world problems. Teachers serve as coaches and guides for students, helping each child set individualized learning goals, develop roadmaps to achieve them, and participate in hands-on projects designed to con
nect them to important issues in their community and build skills in critical thinking, teamwork, and personal leadership. We took a “best practices” approach to developing The LAB educational model and curriculum, identifying exemplary educational models and programs across the U.S. in personalized and project-based learning. The LAB draws on approaches to personalized learning developed at the Khan Lab School in Mountain View, California, as well as Summit, the Alt School and others. It is deeply informed by Salman Khan’s concept of a One World Classroom and the idea that children learn best when they are encouraged to explore individual interests and build skills to self-manage their learning. The LAB is open 5 days a week and offers a core set of classes from 8:30 to 3:30 each day, as well as enrichment programming in the afternoons. The program provides educational support for children grades 1st through 8th grade. The LAB is a project of Viva Learning Space, an incubator for innovative educational programming for families and teachers in downtown Long Beach. We are accepting applications for its Core Academic program for Fall 2016. For more information please go to the Registration tab and fill out the request for information form and someone will be in contact with you shortly, or email [email protected]
