Professional Services
Empowering educators. Elevating communities.
At Escalera Academy, LLC, we collaborate with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to strengthen existing educational programs through outdoor recreation education, experiential learning, and STEAM.
Whether you’re looking to introduce new learning experiences, bring outdoor education expertise into your programming, or explore how the KES approach can complement your existing curriculum, we work alongside your team to develop an approach that fits your goals.
Our offerings include program collaboration, curriculum and lesson support, outdoor education instruction and KES integration.
We offer our services during the traditional academic calendar, with select availability during designated summer periods. We also welcome early conversations to align with your organization’s local grant cycles, funding timelines, and program planning needs. If you’re interested in incorporating KES into future programming, we encourage you to connect with us in advance to explore opportunities and plan for a successful collaboration.
Collaborate with Escalera
KES Classroom Integration
Individual or recurring KES sessions integrated into an existing classroom, after-school, or youth program.
Hands-on KES instruction
Curriculum preparation and adaptation
Investigation activities and materials
One-time or recurring sessions
KES Investigation Series
A sequence of connected lessons exploring the systems behind a featured recreation activity.
Progressive classroom investigations
Connections to movement science, gear design, and sustainability
Hands-on experiments and materials
Optional culminating field experience
Full KES Learning Experience
An integrated learning experience combining classroom investigations with a culminating outdoor excursion.
Structured classroom learning sequence
Preparation for a featured recreation activity
Field-based application and exploration
Reflection connecting learning to real-world systems
KES Field Trip Supplement
Add a KES learning component to a field trip your organization has already scheduled.
Pre-trip learning consultation
Hands-on instruction during the excursion
Connections between recreation, equipment, and environmental systems
Optional pre- or post-trip classroom session
KES Framework Licensing & Training
Bring KES to your organization. Train your team to lead it.
Interested in training your staff to deliver KES programming within your own organization? Escalera Academy offers KES Framework licensing and training opportunities designed to help organizations integrate our approach into their existing educational programs.
Through virtual and on-site training, we equip your team to apply the KES Framework, facilitate hands-on investigations, and connect outdoor recreation with kinesiology, engineering, and sustainability. We can also support your organization through an initial pilot program, helping your team put the framework into practice and build confidence in its delivery.
Whether you’re exploring KES for the first time or planning to incorporate it into future programming, we welcome early conversations about your goals, staff training needs, and implementation timeline.
Interested in bringing KES to your team? Contact us to explore licensing, training, and pilot program opportunities.
