Spectrum School

Spectrum Progressive is an independent private school located in Rockford, Illinois. The school serves children from ages 3 to 14. With 28 employees, Spectrum Progressive is dedicated to developing mindful, self-directed learners through a personalized, action-oriented curriculum. The school's curriculum is focused on deeper learning and employs a hands-on approach to support self-directed learners. Students are given choice and ownership of their learning through daily project time, engaging in planning, reflection, and active participation throughout the day. The school prides itself on its progressive educational model, which emphasizes the importance of attending to the whole child, fostering a sense of community, collaboration, intrinsic motivation, active learning, deep understanding, and taking children seriously. Spectrum Progressive's educational approach is centered around problems, projects, and questions rather than traditional rote memorization. The curriculum is interdisciplinary, encouraging students to explore ideas from multiple angles and develop a deeper understanding of complex concepts. For more information about Spectrum Progressive, please visit their website at spectrumschool.org.