Why do these lessons exist?​

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As a Nurse and Neuro-Affirming Certified Health and Wellness Coach, I spent years teaching and then directing an in-person microschool for homeschoolers. I saw firsthand that traditional "siloed" subjects often fail the most brilliant minds. I transitioned to creating online curriculum to provide neuro-inclusive, multidisciplinary lessons that connect the dots between art, science, and life. My goal is to provide a "pause button" for the world, allowing learners the autonomy and freedom to explore at their own pace.

 

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What style of curriculum is Raising Brain?​

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Our curriculum is secular, multidisciplinary, and interest-driven, designed especially for out-of-the-box thinkers who thrive with autonomy in their learning. Instead of one rigid approach, our lessons blend ideas from a variety of educational philosophies to create a flexible, creative learning experience that adapts to each student.

We encourage learners to explore topics deeply and demonstrate their understanding in ways that help them truly shine—through discussion, creative work, analysis, or projects.

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Our lessons are intentionally designed to spark curiosity and “rabbit hole” learning. Questions naturally lead to deeper exploration, giving parents and educators opportunities to follow interests, expand discussions, and approach learning in a more open, creative way.

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The result is a fluid, adaptable learning experience that can stand on its own or work beautifully alongside other curriculum choices.

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Can I buy individual lessons?

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Most of our courses allow you to purchase individual lessons so you can explore specific topics that interest your learner. You can also choose to purchase the full course at a discounted price, which includes an editable/printable Transcript of Achievement certificate for your learner’s academic portfolio.

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In some courses, this option isn’t available because the lessons are designed to build on one another throughout the course, making the full sequence important for the learning experience.

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What does my student need to participate in Raising Brain online courses?

Students will need:

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• A reliable internet connection

• A computer or tablet

• Access to Zoom for the weekly live class (if attending live courses)

• The ability to watch short videos and type responses

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No special software, advanced tech skills, or prior online learning experience is required. All programs used for editing are free and browser based. 

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What does each lesson include?​

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Each lesson includes:​

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• A short lesson

• Follow-up questions

• A project-based assignment​ (multiple options to choose from, or they can do all if you'd like to extend the week's work)

• A slide show with mini lessons throughout

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How do I teach my learner?​

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Each parent guided lesson download includes a PDF guide with clear, step-by-step instructions to walk you and your learner through the activity. The guide also contains clickable links that take your learner directly to the videos, resources, or materials needed for the lesson. Many families choose to simply download the lesson and share the guide with their learner to navigate independently, while others prefer to explore it together.

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If you or your learner ever get stuck or have questions, you’re always welcome to reach out. Just email hello@raisingbrain.org, and I’ll be happy to help!

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How do I assign lessons to my learner?​

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Our lessons are built to adapt to your needs. For a collaborative experience, you can simply open the PDF and move through the videos and assignments together. If you prefer to provide more student autonomy, our units are perfectly suited for asynchronous learning. By uploading the lesson links to a platform like Google Classroom, you give your learner the freedom to manage their own journey from start to finish.

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Do learners need prior online experience for your teacher guided asynchronouse courses?

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No. We use the Canvas Learning Management System and guide learners step-by-step through navigation, tracking assignments, and communicating with instructors.

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How are teacher guided asynchronous course assignments graded?

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Courses aren’t traditionally graded.

• On-time work earns 100% credit with feedback
• Learners may revise and resubmit after feedback if they'd like to get more feedback. 
• A 5-point deduction is applied only when late work wasn’t arranged in advance

We recognize schedules shift and are flexible when learners communicate proactively.

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What skills will learners build?

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In addition to course content, learners develop:

• Self-advocacy
• Social-emotional awareness
• Critical thinking
• Clear communication

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These are key to success in future learning and life.

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Who are your courses designed for?

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Our online courses are designed for all learners ready to engage in thoughtful, reflective learning, often homeschool students and neurodivergent learners ages aligned with the specific course descriptions.

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Will parents get progress reports?

Yes, for our teacher guided asynchronous courses we provide summaries and learner feedback suitable for portfolios at the end of the course along with a Transcript of Achievement certificate. 

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For our parent guided courses, we provide an editable/printable Transcript of Achievement certifcate.