Student success doesn’t happen accidentally.
It’s designed.
We partner with small and rural school districts to intentionally design, align, and strengthen educational programs that support meaningful student success.
Student success doesn’t happen by chance — especially in small and rural communities. It is the result of thoughtful, intentional design. We help districts move from isolated initiatives to coherent programs built to serve every student.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
We support small and rural districts in designing and aligning educational programs, pathways, and systems that translate vision into practice — with strategies tailored to unique community contexts and resource realities.
WHAT WE DO
Our work is collaborative, practical, and grounded in the realities of small and rural schools. We partner closely with district leaders to design programs that are intentional, actionable, and sustainable.
THE APPROACH
When educational programs in small and rural districts are designed with intention, students gain clearer pathways, stronger supports, and expanded opportunities — without adding unnecessary complexity.
WHY IT MATTERS
Led by Heather Pilgrim, Ed.S, a veteran Superintendent of 11 years of multiple districts, Intentional Design for Student Success brings practitioner-based insight and systems-level expertise to supporting small and rural school districts.