We believe every student's learning journey is unique, and technology should reflect that.
Competency Learning Inc. is building software that empowers students to take ownership of their education. Our platform, Beacons, connects real-world learning experiences to curriculum expectations, giving students credit for what they know and can do, not just time spent in class.
We're an edtech company focused on the K-12 education market. Our initial product targets Grades 6-8, with plans to expand across the full K-12 spectrum.
Students learn everywhere: at home, in their communities, through hobbies and passions. But traditional schooling only recognizes learning that happens in the classroom, during specific time windows, measured by standardized tests.
Teachers know their students are capable of more than test scores show, but they lack the tools to systematically capture and recognize diverse forms of learning evidence.
The result? Disengaged students who don't see the connection between their real lives and what happens at school.
Beacons gives students a digital portfolio where they can submit evidence of learning from any context: a coding project at home, a volunteer experience, a classroom assignment, or a community initiative.
Beacons uses smart matching to connect student experiences to specific curriculum expectations. Teachers then review and verify evidence, maintaining full professional judgment.
The outcome: students see their real-world learning count, teachers have richer assessment data, and schools can report on student progress with confidence.
The principles that guide how we build
We build with educators, not just for them. AI assists but never replaces teacher judgment. Every feature is designed to reduce workload, not add to it.
Our assessment model is inspired by Cinde Lock's CAP method and grounded in competency-based education research. We work with curriculum experts to ensure educational integrity.
Student data protection is foundational, not an afterthought. We follow education-specific privacy regulations and data handling standards from day one.
Launch pilot program with schools for Grades 6-8. Validate the platform with real students, teachers, and administrators. Refine based on classroom feedback.
Expand to additional grade levels (K-5, 9-12) and school boards. Launch self-serve onboarding for schools. Deepen reporting and school system connections.
Adapt to curricula in additional regions and internationally. Build the Landscape of Learning, a multi-module platform covering the full K-12 journey.
We're looking for forward-thinking schools to help shape the future of competency-based education.