School Design Institute of Play has supported public, private and charter school design projects for over 10 years. Their first success was the design of the New York City public middle and high school
Quest to Learn, which opened in 2009. IOP engages in processes to design new programs and schools that encourage innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
Educator Programs IOP designs and facilitates research based professional development programs for teachers across subject areas and disciplines. Their programs support educators in bringing play and design into their teaching practice to create more student-centered learning environments. They have worked with teachers from all over the world through in-person workshops and online courses.
Curriculum and Game Design IOP partners with schools, educators, and organizations to design, produce, playtest and refine games and other learning materials that engage students in new ways. Past partners and clients include: The Museum of Modern Art, Committee for Children, Brainpop, Acton Academy, and Boys and Girls Club of America. (More info.)
Corporate Training and Workshops IOP designs and facilitates hands-on trainings to help businesses, cultural institutions and other organizations use the power of play-based learning in their work. Past clients include: the
Museum of Modern Art, the
Art Institute of Chicago, the
Transamerica Corporation,
Gap Inc.,
Audi,
Burberry,
Pearson, and
Freemantle Media. == Board ==