Our Why
At IDS, our vision to support PK-12 is to create transformative educational environments that inspire learning, creativity, and growth. We provide exceptional District Visioning and Support Services, focusing on strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and innovative design thinking.
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Our mission is to align a district's vision and mission with its educational focus for high quality teaching and learning and the physical environment. We believe that design success hinges on a collaborative approach recognizing the uniqueness of each district.
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While many architects can propose design solutions, those that truly resonate and align with a school’s vision and mission can be rare. Designing a school is more than about aesthetics; it involves creating spaces that foster active and engaging learning spaces that meet the individualize needs their community.​​​​​
We approach each project with a deep understanding of the broader educational context and engage a diverse range of stakeholders—including students, teachers, parents, and school leaders. This collaborative process ensures that our designs support the specific goals of the school district such as empowering students as self-directed learners. By involving all relevant parties, we craft spaces that are not only innovative but also redefine traditional views on school design.
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Our Design Services are tailored to cater to the unique needs of different grade bands, from PK-5 to 6-12. We integrate state-of-the-art infrastructure and engineering solutions with specialized facilities for athletics, CTE/STEM/Science, and advanced learning environments. We prioritize sustainability and technology to ensure that our designs not only meet current educational needs but also anticipate future innovations.
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Our interdisciplinary team—comprising educators, architects, designers, and engineers—works together to tackle complex educational challenges. We believe that an integrated approach is essential for creating environments that genuinely inspire and support high quality teaching and learning.
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Strategic Planning
& Visioning
These sessions help identify and refine strategic objectives, which we then translate into innovative design solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each district. By integrating strategic planning with architectural expertise, we ensure that the built environment not only reflects the district’s long-term vision but also fosters effective learning and community engagement.
Design Thinking
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Embracing Design Thinking to Tackle Your Toughest Challenges!
Are you ready to transform your approach to problem-solving and innovation? Our Design Thinking Facilitation Service is here to help
you empower your team to think beyond existing approaches, collaborate effectively, and develop innovative solutions to your most pressing challenges.
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Bond Planning Services
Bond Planning Facilitation
Through comprehensive Bond Planning Services, we support districts from the pre-bond phase through to bond campaign success. Our expertise in planning, stakeholder engagement, bond applications, and master planning enables us to provide holistic approach to support, ensuring the successful realization of educational projects. Our goal is to create sustainable, functional, and inspiring spaces that meet the needs of students, teachers, and communities.
Bond Campaign Planning
IDS offers comprehensive support for schools undertaking bond campaign planning to secure funding for their facilities. We collaborate closely with school leaders and community stakeholders to develop strategic communication plans that effectively convey the value of the bond proposal, addressing key concerns and highlighting how the investments will enhance educational outcomes.
School Transformation
Change Management
Our change management service for PK-12 schools helps schools implement and manage organizational changes effectively. We provide tailored strategies, training, and support to ensure smooth transitions in response to updated to learning spaces and the impacts on curriculum, technology integration, and school policy shifts. By engaging stakeholders—including teachers, staff, and parents—our service fosters collaboration and minimizes disruptions, ensuring sustainable, positive outcomes for students and the school community.
Portrait of a Learner/Graduate
A Portrait of a Graduate represents a school district's vision for the 21st century skills, character traits, and/or social-emotional competencies that students need to succeed in college, career, and life. IDS partners with schools to facilitate the design and development from beginning to final product.
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Inspiring Design
Our Design Services are tailored to cater to the unique needs of different grade bands, from PK-5 to 6-12. We integrate state-of-the-art infrastructure and engineering solutions with specialized facilities for athletics, early childhood, CTE/STEM/Science, and advanced learning environments. We prioritize sustainability and technology to ensure that our designs not only meet current educational needs but also anticipate future innovations.
9 Core Guiding Principles for 21st Century Learning Design
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