GROUNDED IN REFLECTION, GROWING THROUGH CONNECTION.

A Refreshing Approach to Educator Professional Development

Today’s professional development in schools often focuses on what teachers can do for students, but rarely on what educators can do for themselves and each other to invigorate their passion for teaching. Recognizing this gap, High 5 has designed a distinct professional learning experience centered on rejuvenation, reflection, and building meaningful connections – — all grounded in the principles of adventure education and social emotional learning

Key Features of Our Offerings:

  • Sustained Engagement: Participants engage in offerings that range from several months to the full school year, with ongoing opportunities to maintain connection.
  • Personalized Learning: Educators explore topics most relevant to their practice, supported by peers and skilled facilitators.
  • Experiential Approach: Through hands-on activities, dialogue, and reflection, educators develop professionally, guided by proven adventure education principles.
  • Relationship-Centered: Building trust and positive connections creates empowering learning spaces where educators challenge themselves and form lasting support networks.

Outcomes That Inspire and Empower Educators

Since 2022, our long-term professional learning series has been successfully implemented annually in the SAU29 School District. Educators and schools alike have experienced tangible benefits, including:

  • Stronger connections within supportive educator networks
  • Increased willingness to try innovative strategies in classrooms and teams
  • Greater capacity to understand, connect with, and empower students
  • Enhanced confidence in professional skills and instincts
  • Renewed energy and commitment for the teaching journey ahead

High 5 and its Professional Learning Cohort builds a foundation of trust, allows for self exploration and then supports growth. The cohort experience builds confidence in that we are not alone in our struggles and encourages us to bring our best every day knowing that others understand and will be there for us.   I have watched this organization grow and expand over the years in the right direction. Slow, steady, consistent support is the hallmark of High 5.  Without them I cannot accurately say where I would be as a human and as an education professional.

Ready to learn more?

Whether you’re a district leader or an individual teacher, we’d love to share more about this impactful model. We offer formal evaluation results, structural options, and associated budgets. Let’s chat about how we can support your educators

Email us at info@high5adventure.org

Call us at (802) 254-8718

Interested in this program, but aren’t an educator?

Check out our offerings for other types of teams.