Thrive Programs & Schools

Thrive Programs & Schools Thrive is a nonprofit in San Diego, providing educational programs, resources and services. We suppo

Thrive is a non-profit, education consulting firm specializing in human development and improvement science. As experienced school leaders and trained leadership coaches specializing in the neuroscience of change, we know what it takes to achieve lofty outcomes—and we can help you get there. Through Thrive’s personalized coaching, strategic consulting, and just-in-time training, leaders like you are accelerating learning and creating lasting change in their schools. Our team specializes in:
Creating high impact through lasting change
Supporting innovation from ideation to implementation
Developing human capital and improving team dynamics

Thrive is an educational nonprofit focused on improving teaching, learning, and leading in K-12 schools. In the past decade, Thrive has received a California Senate commendation for innovative education, was recognized as a model for inclusion in special education by the Center for Reinventing Public Education, was nationally recognized as one of 50 model programs for social-emotional education, has repeatedly made the list of the nation’s top 100 most innovative educational programs, and earned the trust of thousands of families. Our team has supported teachers in all contexts, from large districts like Los Angeles Unified to single-site charter organizations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our staff collaborated with statewide educational organizations to co-develop the state’s distance and hybrid learning playbooks. We were also invited by the University of California to create a statewide educational program aimed at supporting families and an accompanying parent playbook for distance learning and homeschooling.

Wait, let us think about that for a moment. 🤔
07/23/2023

Wait, let us think about that for a moment. 🤔

🕒 Wait time 🕒 between asking a question and calling on someone for an answer — as well as waiting to respond to an answer — is an important strategy to include all learners.

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Our passion is helping leaders create sustainable change. Double bonus when we get to work with our friends from the The...
08/03/2022

Our passion is helping leaders create sustainable change. Double bonus when we get to work with our friends from the The Learning Accelerator to provide tips and ideas for the field. Let us know what you think.

The never-ending cycle of growth and change in schools often elicits mixed reactions. Some see these new trends as much-needed progress, while others “see déjà vu all over again.” Evolving science and research, alongside increased complexity that spurs new trends, bring advancement to the fiel...

“Building a team does not end when the hiring is over; in fact, the hiring process is just the beginning.“Anotyer blog f...
07/01/2022

“Building a team does not end when the hiring is over; in fact, the hiring process is just the beginning.“

Anotyer blog from Shelli Flint Kurth and Nicole Tempel Assisi in collaboration with The Learning Accelerator

“In organizations, real power and energy is generated through relationships. The patterns of relationships and the capacities to form them are more important than tasks, functions, roles, and positions.” – Margaret Wheatley. In any industry, the team of people we work with matters, and in…

06/03/2022

Sustainable change in education begins with sharing your needs and vision for what is possible. Although this might seem obvious at first, there are ways we’ve seen leaders supercharge their approach to the task, integrating history with a collective vision for change to lay the foundation for…

Why is it that some change sticks and others doesn’t? Why are education systems more invested in strategic planning than...
06/02/2022

Why is it that some change sticks and others doesn’t?

Why are education systems more invested in strategic planning than sustainable implementation?

We spent 2 years learning from some of the greatest minds in coaching, neuro science, psychology and education to crack the change code.

You can learn what we came up with in our latest blog series created in partnership with The Learning Accelerator

We are living in a tumultuous time for education. If you’re feeling more exhausted and frustrated than ever before, you are not alone. The COVID pandemic has created a marathon of emergencies and urgent initiatives, leaving educators and ed leaders stretched thin under continuous stress. As…

We are heartbroken by the recent, racially motivated violence experienced by the community of Buffalo. We stand in solid...
05/16/2022

We are heartbroken by the recent, racially motivated violence experienced by the community of Buffalo. We stand in solidarity with the Black community and all victims of hate crimes and gun violence.

We encourage you to take action against hate crimes and gun violence. Here are a handful of resources on how to take action and support the victims and their families.

Go Fund Me for victims and survivors of the Buffalo shooting: https://hubs.la/Q01bqcbK0
Resources for victims and survivors of gun violence: https://hubs.la/Q01bqbzW0
Contact your elected-officials, let them know : https://hubs.la/Q01bq8Fx0

Find contact information for federal, state, and local government officials.

How about sharing a joke with us?
05/07/2022

How about sharing a joke with us?

Laughter is good for us. As this challenging school year winds to a close, joke telling can help your school community laugh and bond.

Time to nominate your favorite teachers!
05/03/2022

Time to nominate your favorite teachers!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and if you know an amazing teacher, nominate them for recognition and an award! San Diego County Credit Union and SDCOE are recognizing three local “Classroom Heroes” every quarter. Winning teachers will be featured on SDCCU social media platforms and receive a $250 SDCCU Visa gift card. Nominate a stellar educator today at https://www.sdccu.com/about/community/classroom-heroes/.

Chose kindness. Accept your friends as they are.
04/21/2022

Chose kindness. Accept your friends as they are.

While people may have different opinions on wearing face masks, we can always choose kindess 💛 We can hold differing beliefs from our friends, and still respect and love them. Regardless of mandates, school communities should be safe, welcoming spaces for all students and staff members.

04/18/2022

Fairness = the word of the day.
How would you define it?

Keep kids healthy. There is no shame in needing help.
04/14/2022

Keep kids healthy. There is no shame in needing help.

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San Diego, CA

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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