Student Engagement by Design
Move learning from passive to purposeful.
We help schools build sustainable classroom systems that increase student engagement, ownership, and achievement through practical professional learning and job-embedded coaching.
26+ Years
Transforming teaching and learning
Implementation that produces evidence
Professional learning should change what students experience.
Following consistent implementation of data-driven small-group instruction, fourth-grade math performance increased across every achievement level.
Fourth-Grade Math | 2024–2025 State Assessment Results
The results came from more than a one-time workshop. Teachers used student data, implemented purposeful small groups, reflected on progress, and refined their instructional practices throughout the year.
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Systems over tools.
About Student Engagement by Design
Practical systems that create lasting classroom change.
Led by educator, author, and instructional coach Marcia Kish, Student Engagement by Design helps schools move strong ideas into sustainable classroom practice.
We work alongside teachers and leaders to build learning environments where students understand what they are learning, make purposeful choices, collaborate meaningfully, and take ownership of their progress.
The goal is not to introduce one more strategy. The goal is to build systems that teachers and students can sustain.
26+
Years in K–12 Education
40+
Schools Supported
2
Practical Books for Educators
The SEbyDesign Process
From professional learning to lasting change.
We meet schools where they are, build momentum, support implementation, and use evidence to determine what comes next.
1
Assess Where You Are
We examine instructional practices, student engagement, achievement data, and teacher needs to identify strengths and opportunities.
2
Generate Excitement
Educators experience active learning and see what is possible for their classrooms and students.
3
Redesign the Learning
We build purposeful experiences around small groups, Learning Studios, differentiation, choice, and ownership.
4
Implement and Coach
Job-embedded coaching moves professional learning from promising ideas into sustainable classroom practices.
5
Measure and Level Up
We examine implementation, engagement, achievement, and growth—and determine the next level of the work.
This is not a one-size-fits-all program. Every partnership is shaped around your students, educators, priorities, and existing instructional systems.
Ways to Work Together
Support designed around your school’s goals.
Start with a focused professional-learning experience or build a yearlong partnership that helps educators implement, reflect, and continue to grow.
Interactive Workshops
Engaging professional learning that allows educators to experience the strategies they will use with students.
- Data-driven small groups
- Learning Studios
- Student engagement and ownership
- AI-powered differentiation
On-Site Coaching
Job-embedded support that helps teachers move new ideas into consistent and sustainable classroom practice.
- Classroom visits and feedback
- Collaborative planning
- Data analysis and instructional next steps
- Yearlong implementation support
Virtual-School Support
Practical support for creating meaningful student engagement in synchronous and asynchronous learning environments.
- Virtual student engagement
- Course and lesson design
- Student connection and ownership
- Virtual coaching and collaboration
Speaking & Leadership
Inspiring and practical learning experiences for conferences, leadership teams, districts, and school communities.
- Conference keynotes and sessions
- Leadership development
- Implementation planning
- Classroom look-fors and walkthrough systems
Real Schools. Real Results.
What Educators Are Saying
School leaders and teachers share how practical strategies, useful resources, and ongoing implementation support are changing learning in their classrooms.
Resources That Support the Work
Practical guidance for real classrooms.
Continue the learning with resources designed to help educators move from promising ideas to purposeful classroom implementation.
Student Engagement
Student Engagement by Design
A practical guide to building ownership, pace, and purpose through personalized learning.
- Increase student ownership
- Build sustainable classroom systems
- Design purposeful learning experiences
Artificial Intelligence
AI in the Classroom Starter Kit
A practical starting point for using AI tools purposefully, responsibly, and effectively in education.
- Get started with classroom AI
- Save planning and preparation time
- Create differentiated learning experiences
Looking for tools your teachers can use tomorrow?
Explore classroom-ready resources, planning tools, templates, and implementation guides that support the work.
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Proof
See How the Work Comes Together
From passive learning to student ownership and growth.
Explore the process schools use to move professional learning beyond a one-time workshop and into sustainable classroom implementation.
- See the complete implementation process
- Explore the student and teacher outcomes
- Review measurable achievement results
- Learn what ongoing coaching can look like
Start With a Conversation
What could student engagement look like at your school?
Schedule a complimentary conversation with Marcia to discuss your priorities, current challenges, and the professional-learning or coaching support that would make the greatest difference.
Student Engagement
Data-Driven Small Groups
Learning Studios
AI-Powered Differentiation
Virtual Learning