Mission & Vision

We partner with independent schools to advance their diverse approaches to education.

When we are successful in our mission, our partner schools deliver excellent, sustainable, and inclusive programs that equip learners for the future.

  • Academic Leaders: division heads, assistant heads, deans, department chairs, and educators with a broad range of academic responsibilities.

  • We meet independent schools where they are and build intentional, collaborative partnerships with Academic Leaders.

  • We create programs, products, and services for Academic Leaders in independent schools and support their work with heads of school, students, teachers, and parents. 

Primary Programs of One Schoolhouse

Academic Program at One Schoolhouse

Our Academic Program courses start with what all thriving schools do well - build authentic relationships. Recognizing that the student-teacher relationship forms the foundation for all learning, we position the learner at the center of the course and design curriculum backwards from the learner. Our classes are personalized, competency-based, and learner-driven.  And, our curriculum is designed to help Academic Leaders offer a robust academic program for their community.

The Association for Academic Leaders

Association for Academic Leaders: Academic Leaders are charged with developing, leading, and revising curriculum and pedagogy in their schools. They serve as models and guides in times of change and inspire confidence in others. The Association for Academic Leaders provides the resources and community for Academic Leaders to strengthen their own professional growth and impact the work of their school.

Accreditation & Course Approval

Fully accredited with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools & the Western Association of Schools and Colleges through December 1, 2025.

Please see specific course pages for course approval information. Core courses are approved by the NCAA; and AP Courses are approved by the College Board. Our status as an approved UC online publisher can be found here (note that the UC changed their system in 2019-2020 so that schools now "principal certify" our courses).

Location

One Schoolhouse is incorporated in Washington DC, and keeps a mailing address at 1015 15th St. NW, Suite 1025, Washington, DC 20005.

One Schoolhouse acknowledges that our offices are situated on lands that have a very long history as a locus for the Nacotchtank and Piscataway people, and we acknowledge that you are joining us today from many places, near and far, and acknowledge the traditional owners and caretakers of those lands. 

Membership

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the National Business Officers Association (NBOA).

Organization

501(c)(3) non-profit organization.