School with Class

School with Class is a comprehensive school development program, based on a design thinking approach, which helps schools to become modern and engaged learning environments.

The main goals are to develop students’ responsibility, enhance empowerment, develop creativity and collaboration. The program supports teachers and directors through on-site training, workshops and online coaching for every school.

The program has operated since 2002, initially as one of the largest and most recognizable nationwide social campaigns. Since then it evolved into a year-long development program for schools of all educational levels from all over Poland.

In the School with Class programme we work only with teachers who learn in Polish, so all the related materials are available in Polish.

What do we offer in the programme?

online training and other events to support your work in the program
free educational materials or teaching aids
thematic webinars and expert consultations
constant contact with the facilitator or moderator and regular online meetings for those willing to participate
exchange of experience among teachers and inspiring each other
support in the organization of the school festival School with Class
certificate and title of School with Class for a school where at least three male or female teachers have completed the program

What will you learn from the programme?

how to effectively plan school events and present the results of your work
about tools and methods of work from areas other than education and how to adapt them to school reality
how to use design thinking, peer tutoring and agile to implement the core curriculum
how to apply the proposed methods to develop well-being in your school

It has already involved

schools

teachers

students

Teachers participating in the program are more open to diversifying their classes and carrying out additional projects that enrich the institution's offerings. Students are more willing to engage in activities if they are signed with the program's name.

Principal of the school in Krzywaczka, Poland

After taking part in the School with Class program, I noticed that lessons became more interesting, dynamic, and students are more willing to participate.

A teacher from an elementary school in Lublin, Poland

The program is financed by the Polish-American Freedom Foundation.