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ELP works with progressive teachers & leaders to transform the educational experience for ALL students nationwide. Learn more: www.envisionlearning.org
I Am ELP: Roilyn Graves – Designing for All Learners

At the CA UDL Summit, she shared ELP’s new Learning Differences Case Studies & Practice Briefs and explored how thoughtful design can help all students belong and thrive.

Read about her work and reflections: envisionlearning.org/blog/i-am-el...
February 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
ELP Newsletter: Resource Corner: Portfolio Defense at a Glance

Wondering how Graduate Profile Competencies, portfolios, and defenses fit together?

Learn more and get free, ready-to-use resources to support high-quality Presentations of Learning:
envisionlearning.org/blog/resourc...
February 11, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Join ELP Assessment Design Partner Josette Neal-De-Stanton at the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting in LA this April!

Learn more about her session: convention2.allacademic.com/one/aera/aer...
February 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
15 Envisioners attended the African American Regional Education Alliance (AAREA) Professional Development Summit at Cal State East Bay.

We are especially inspired by Josette Neal-De-Stanton, whose reflection on Black Excellence in STEM evolved into a passionate testimony that moved the entire room.
February 4, 2026 at 4:23 PM
✨ Defense Design Studio 2026 is coming soon! ✨

Dates are on the way—sign up through our DDS 2026 Interest Form to be the first to know when registration opens.

Complete the DDS 2026 Interest Form to stay connected: forms.gle/TULeYCEGjhs5...
February 3, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Partner event spotlight 🔦

Scaling Student Success Ignite 2026 Summit: Portrait of a Learner will bring together educators, students, and partners to co-design future-focused solutions that elevate student voice and agency. scalingstudentsuccess.org/events/#igni... 📍 San Jose 📅 Sept 27–29, 2026
January 29, 2026 at 4:16 PM
As we head into portfolio defense season, ELP is reflecting on the power of student-centered assessment & inviting educators to see it in action. In our latest newsletter you'll find Defense Design Studio updates, a Colorado partner interview, upcoming conferences & free resources → conta.cc/4q3AXv3
January 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Join ELP Assessment Design Partner Josette Neal-De-Stanton at the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting for a roundtable conversation on redesigning high schools around relationships, belonging & community-connected learning. Join us for the conversation: bit.ly/4pUtT3C
January 26, 2026 at 5:32 PM
📍 San Diego

🗓 Tuesday, March 31, 2026

⏰ 9:30am–2:45pm

Join us at the Deeper Learning Conference for a hands-on deep dive! ✨ How to Deeper Learn-ify Your Adopted Curriculum ✨

deeperlearning26.sched.com/event/2DGwb/...
Deeper Learning 2026: How to Deeper Learn-ify Your Adopted Cur...
View more about this event at Deeper Learning 2026
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January 22, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of justice and collective responsibility. At Envision Education, we carry his legacy forward by preparing students—especially those historically underserved—to lead through education. Join us in serving your community and advancing justice.
January 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Join ELP Assessment Design Partner, Josette Neal-De-Stanton at the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting in April at her session with Charlie Thompson from the Learning Policy Institute: "Imagining a Future of Belonging and Community-Centered Instruction Through High School Redesign." www.aera.net/AERA2026
January 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Assessment Design Partner Roilyn Graves recently attended the CA UDL Summit, learning alongside educators, deepening her practice in inclusive, student-centered assessment. She also facilitated a session featuring the new Learning Differences research project.
🔗 envisionlearning.org/blog/resourc...
January 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
📍 San Diego
📅 March 30–April 1

We’re facilitating a deep dive at the Deeper Learning Conference and would love for you to join us! Come learn, connect, and explore what deeper learning looks like in practice.

hthgse.edu/events/dl26
January 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
✨ Join us for a celebratory evening of dinner, drinks, auctions, and joy as we raise vital funds to continue lighting the Envision way for our students.

📅 Sat, April 25
⏰ 5–8pm
📍 Envision Academy, Oakland

Grab your ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1974470997...
January 13, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Josette Neal-De-Stanton will be presenting at the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting this April alongside Charlie Thompson from the Learning Policy Institute.

Join them for a session on imagining a future of belonging and community-centered instruction through high school redesign. www.aera.net/AERA2026
January 6, 2026 at 4:03 PM
New year, new possibilities. ✨ Wishing everyone a joyful, inspiring, and successful year ahead.
January 1, 2026 at 11:15 AM
We’re excited to share that Justin Wells and Soraya Ramos will be facilitating a Deep Dive at the Deeper Learning Conference in sunny San Diego this March 2026! ☀️📚

Stay tuned for session details—we hope to see you there!

hthgse.edu/events/dl26
December 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📣 New Guest Blog! Michael Viera shares how the Linked Learning Conference sparked new inspiration at Envision—leading him to organize the school’s first post-COVID job fair w/ community partners. Read more + see takeaways from Michael & Josette Neal-De-Stanton:
envisionlearning.org/blog/guest-b...
December 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We’re excited to share that Roilyn Graves, ELP Assessment Design Partner, will be facilitating a session at the CA UDLeading the Way Summit 2026 on Jan 8–9 in Stockton!

If you’ll be at the summit, don’t miss it! sites.google.com/sjcoe.net/ca...
December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
New from C!E: Better Together, a case study highlighting Allen County, KY’s redesign of assessment through Inclusive Design—featuring Envision Learning Partners in Appendix C!

Proud to support this work alongside C!E and Allen County.

📘 Read it here: bit.ly/acs-fullreport
December 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome Phillip Klimke to Envision’s Board of Directors! 🎉

Phillip brings experience deep expertise in law, strategy, and mission-driven work. We’re honored to have him join us in supporting students to get to and through college and lead lives of impact. Welcome, Phillip!
December 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Conference season is upon us!

ELP will be presenting, facilitating & sharing insights from our latest work and we’d love to see you there.

Checkout what's coming up at envisionlearning.org & stay tuned for session details. Let’s keep building schools where every student’s strengths are celebrated.
December 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Our new sign is officially shining on our office building and with it comes a renewed sense of purpose and possibility. Watching it rise reminded us that growth doesn’t happen overnight, it’s built through vision, persistence, partnership, and belief in something bigger than ourselves.
December 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Today is Giving Tuesday and Envision Education is rallying our community to Fuel the Future for our students.

We’re also thrilled to share exciting news: a longtime supporter will match our Giving Tuesday goal of $25,000. That means your generosity goes twice as far!

envisionschools.org/donate
December 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM