Competency-based learning for your school
Students build portfolios of real-world learning. Smart tools match experiences to curriculum expectations. Teachers verify evidence. Schools gain clear insight into student progress.
A simple, three-step process that puts students in control of their learning journey
Students upload photos, documents, videos, or links documenting their learning from classwork, real-world projects, or personal experiences. AI suggests matching curriculum expectations.
Teachers review submissions and confirm which skills are genuinely demonstrated. A simple yes-or-no approach keeps it straightforward with no complex rubrics.
As evidence accumulates, teachers recognize mastery. Students, parents, and administrators see real-time progress across every curriculum strand.
One system that connects students, teachers, parents, and school leadership
Build a living portfolio. Upload evidence from anywhere: classroom, home, community. See progress across every curriculum strand.
Review and verify student work. Track mastery across classes. Smart tools handle the busywork so you can focus on students.
See what your child is learning and achieving. View portfolios, commendations, and progress, all in one place.
School-wide progress reports and dashboards. Easy class management. Clear visibility into learning outcomes.
Intelligent technology that reduces busywork while keeping teachers in control
Students describe their learning experience in their own words, and Beacons automatically identifies the most relevant curriculum expectations, no manual searching required.
Smart tools pre-sort submissions and suggest curriculum matches. Teachers review and approve, spending time on teaching, not paperwork.
Smart tools provide suggestions, but teachers always make the final call. Every skill verification and mastery decision requires educator judgment.
See how everyday experiences become recognized curriculum evidence
Student participates in a virtual stock market competition, tracking investments and analyzing market trends. Demonstrates competencies in financial decision-making and economic principles.
Student volunteers at a community garden, learning about ecosystems, soil composition, and sustainable practices. Earns credit for environmental stewardship and scientific inquiry.
Student creates a video game, applying programming logic, mathematical concepts, and problem-solving. Demonstrates competencies across multiple curriculum areas.
A web-based system designed for education, with privacy and security built in
No servers to manage, no software to install. Just log in from any browser.
Student data encrypted and stored securely. Built to meet education privacy standards.
Connects with your existing school systems for easy class setup and student enrollment.
Every expectation in your curriculum is mapped and searchable within Beacons.
Be among the first schools to adopt competency-based learning at scale
Be among the first to use the platform in your school
Onboarding, training, and ongoing technical support
Starting with Grades 6-8, expanding to K-12
Limited spots available
See how Beacons can bring competency-based learning to your classrooms. Schedule a demo or apply for the pilot program.