The mission of Rainbow Institute (RI) is to inspire a holistic education movement through transformative learning experiences, resources and research.
Rainbow Institute (RI) offers training and support to enhance the holistic well-being of individuals and institutions. Through holistic practices and research, we inspire institutional shifts in culture, systems, and programming for schools, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses.
As the adult education arm of Rainbow Community School, Rainbow Institute is built on the 40 years of holistic education at Rainbow Community School where ongoing improvement through research and reflection has been integral. Our holistic learning approach, known as the Rainbow Seven Domains ™, yields learning experiences that nurture the development in all seven domains of learning: physical, natural, social, emotional, creative, mental and spiritual.
Primary Areas of Training And Support
- Holistic educational practices
- Mindfulness and contemplative practices
- Racial equity and diversity
- Governance and strategic planning
- Holistic School start-up
- Parenting (with Positive Discipline)
Be Whole
Find Purpose
Make Change
Set up a “Rainbow Reflection” curated tour
"Rainbow Reflections" are curated campus visits and classroom observations that provide a first hand look at the Rainbow Seven Domains™ approach and the secular spiritual curriculum.
Rainbow Institute Blog Posts
Only Love Can Do That
Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. –Martin Luther King Jr. Rainbow Community School is governed by light and founded on love. Connection to oneself, others, the natural world and the...
Harnessing the Power of the Circle
Teaching thematically Integrated thematic units are considered best practice at Rainbow. Thematic lessons are layered in both discipline and in learning domain. Layering in this way encourages theme engagement from many angles and through many lenses. This allows...
Strengthening your light in the season of darkness
The week back to school after a long winter break is often buzzing with excitement and anticipation. During these days, children will share stories of their time apart, celebrate coming back together and show enthusiasm for what is to come. Time is also set aside for...