ISEEN: Independent Schools Experiential Education Network

What ISEEN: Independent Schools Experiential Education Network does

ISEEN (Independent Schools Experiential Education Network) is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that supports experiential education pedagogy across independent schools. It serves three core member segments: independent schools (lower, middle, upper, day, and boarding) integrating experiential learning into their programs; educational service providers delivering outdoor education, global programs, leadership development, risk management, and related services to independent schools; and individual educators, researchers, and university students. Membership is sold in four tiers — School Membership ($550/yr, unlimited internal users), Leadership Circle ($2,205/yr), Educational Service Provider ($500/yr), and Individual Educator ($285/yr) — on an annual renewal cycle.

ISEEN's product portfolio centers on three flagship in-person institutes (Catalyst Institute for school leaders, Winter Institute for experiential program staff, Summer Institute for classroom teachers), supplemented by Regional Expeditions and ISEEN Online programming comprising Professional Action Groups (PAGs) on themes such as social justice, BIPOC educators, student leadership, environmental leadership, and transformational teaching. The organization also offers consulting, custom training, coaching, a job board, and the Jessie Barrie Scholarship Fund, and is developing the Institute for Experiential Education Integration (IEEI) funded by an EE Ford Foundation grant. Operations run on standard association software — MemberClicks for membership and event management, Zoom for virtual programming, PayPal for donations, and jEvents for the events calendar — with no proprietary AI/ML or platform technology disclosed.

ISEEN's revenue is a mix of recurring membership subscriptions across four tiers, professional services revenue from institute registrations, episodic foundation grants (notably the EE Ford Foundation), and tax-deductible donations. Its go-to-market is sales-led and membership-based, with direct sales through iseeninfo.com and the MemberClicks portal, complemented by event-driven demand generation (in-person institutes, regional expeditions, webinars) and content marketing via its blog, job board, and social channels. Geographic focus is North America (primarily the US), with early signals of cross-border reach via the 2027 Winter Institute in Vancouver, Canada.

Name

ISEEN: Independent Schools Experiential Education Network

Legal name

Independent Schools Experiential Education Network

Website

https://iseeninfo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ISEEN is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership network that supports experiential education in independent schools through annual memberships, professional development institutes, online programming, consulting, and scholarships, serving schools, educational service providers, and individual educators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development Services for K-12 Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Communication, Collaboration & Conflict Resolution Skills (EDAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Experiential education
• Professional development
• Independent schools
• Membership network
• Teacher training

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. School Memberships: Annual membership fees for independent schools providing unlimited internal users access to ISEEN resources, programming, and community.
2. Leadership Circle Memberships: Premier membership tier for independent schools with enhanced benefits at a higher annual fee.
3. Educational Service Provider Memberships: Annual memberships for organizations delivering experiential education services to independent schools.
4. Individual Educator Memberships: Annual memberships for individual educators and researchers working in or with independent school experiential education programs.
5. Professional Development Programs: Revenue from Institute programs including Catalyst Institute, Winter Institute, Summer Institute, and Regional Expeditions.
6. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible contributions as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, including the Jessie Barrie Scholarship Fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISEEN sells annual memberships and program registrations to independent schools, educational service providers, and individual educators for access to a portfolio of experiential-education professional development offerings. These include the Catalyst Institute (immersive leadership retreat), Winter Institute (for experiential program staff), Summer Institute (for classroom teachers), ISEEN Online (monthly Professional Action Groups), Regional Expeditions, and consulting/coaching services.

Product overview

ISEEN is a professional network organization offering a portfolio of experiential education programs for independent schools. The core offerings include the Catalyst Institute (new immersive leadership program), Winter Institute (for experiential program staff), Summer Institute (for classroom teachers), and ISEEN Online (virtual programming with Professional Action Groups). Membership is available in four tiers: School Membership, Leadership Circle (premier), Educational Service Provider, and Individual Educators. The organization also provides consulting services, maintains a job board, and is developing the Institute for Experiential Education Integration (IEEI) funded by an EE Ford Foundation grant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catalyst Institute A five-day immersive professional development retreat for educators and school leaders to deepen understanding of experiential education and create meaningful change within their institutions, offering personalized action plans and monthly coaching cohorts.
• Winter Institute A program specifically designed for those working within independent schools experiential education programs including outdoor/adventure education, global education, community engagement, student leadership, and sustainability programs.
• Summer Institute A program focused on classroom teachers, providing understanding of how experiential education pedagogy and practice can enhance academic curricula and classroom practice, covering skills development, curriculum design, assessment, and community building.
• ISEEN Online Virtual programming including Professional Action Groups (PAGs) such as Community Engagement for Social Justice, BIPOC Experiential Educators, Student Leadership, Experiential Global Education, Environmental Leadership, Transformational Teaching & Learning, and Leading School Change.
• Regional Expeditions

Quantifiable outcome

• 35 school leaders equipped with personalized action plans and ongoing coaching cohorts from inaugural Catalyst Institute

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JUMP! FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2020Strategic partnership with the JUMP! Foundation, an organization whose mission closely aligns with and complements ISEEN's. JUMP! Foundation's mission is to Inspire individuals through transformational experiences, Empower individuals with skills and resources to create positive impact, and Engage individuals with local and global communities. Core values of Community, Creativity, Learning, Sustainability, Integrity, and Social Entrepreneurship resonate with ISEEN's values.
• ThrivelyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2020ISEEN partnered with Thrively to provide members information about a unique tool to help schools assess student wellbeing and engagement. Jeff McConaghy, Thrively's Chief Educational Officer, facilitated introductory webinars for ISEEN members.
• Global Online AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for COVID-19 community support programming, featuring Eric Hudson of Global Online Academy for discussions about experiential learning online.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Independent School Management: ISM provides professional development, consulting, and enrollment management services to independent schools nationally. It is comparable to ISEEN because both monetize training and consulting sold into independent schools, but ISM's catalog spans headship, admission, finance, and board governance rather than a single pedagogy.
• National Association of Independent Schools: NAIS is the preeminent trade association serving US independent schools, offering professional development, advocacy, and resources to member schools. It is comparable to ISEEN because both serve independent school leaders, but NAIS operates at much broader scale and covers all functional areas of school operations, not just experiential education.
• The Association of Boarding Schools: TABS is the membership association for boarding schools in the US and abroad, supporting residential life, global programming, and experiential components like outdoor education. It is comparable to ISEEN because both serve independent schools with experiential programs, but TABS' constituency is restricted to boarding schools and its scope is much broader.
• Council for Advancement and Support of Education: CASE is a global nonprofit association serving advancement, marketing, communications, and alumni relations professionals at educational institutions, including a sizable independent school membership. It is comparable to ISEEN because both are membership associations monetizing professional development for independent schools, but CASE focuses on advancement functions rather than pedagogy.
• National Business Officers Association: NBOA is the membership association for business officers and finance professionals at independent schools, providing training, benchmarking, and resources. It is comparable to ISEEN because both monetize professional development and training into independent schools, but NBOA focuses on business and finance functions rather than pedagogy.

Emerging players

• ECRA Group: ECRA Group provides research, data analytics, and consulting to independent schools for enrollment management, strategic planning, and institutional research. It is comparable to ISEEN because both monetize professional services sold to independent schools, though ECRA focuses on data and analytics rather than pedagogy.
• Global Online Academy: GOA is a consortium of independent schools offering shared online courses and faculty professional development. It is comparable to ISEEN because both serve the same independent school market with programming that expands member schools' course and experiential offerings, and GOA is also a documented ISEEN partner.
• JUMP! Foundation: JUMP! Foundation is a mission-aligned experiential education organization whose stated values of community, learning, and social entrepreneurship resonate with ISEEN's. It is comparable because both serve the experiential learning market, and JUMP! is also a strategic partner of ISEEN, blurring the line between peer and ally.

Regional players

• National Association of Episcopal Schools: NAES is a faith-based membership association serving Episcopal-affiliated independent schools with accreditation, professional development, and leadership formation. It is comparable to ISEEN because both are mission-driven membership associations serving independent schools, but NAES is constituency-restricted and does not focus on experiential pedagogy.

Direct peers

• Association for Experiential Education: AEE is the leading professional membership association promoting experiential education globally, with conferences, publications, and practitioner certification. It is the closest direct peer to ISEEN because both organize educators around experiential pedagogy, but AEE's scope is broader (all settings) while ISEEN is narrowly focused on independent schools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/ISEENinfo
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISEENinfo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iseen-independent-schools-experiential-education-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/iseen_exed

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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