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Resources

Looking for resources to support more authentic, relevant, and community-connected learning? We’ve got what you need to work-to-learn authentic project-learning experiences beyond the walls of your school community.

A detailed infographic illustrating the ARC model for project-based learning. It has categories for Unit Project, Standard Project-based Learning, and Authentic, Relevant, & Community Learning, with specific actions under Teacher Practice and Learner Agency for each. The infographic uses colors, bold, and colored text to highlight key concepts.

Project ARC Learning ARC Rubric

Set of educational cards with instructions for classroom or training activities, displayed with a Project ARC brochure and contact info on a black reflective surface.

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A detailed table with five columns labeled Challenge & Purpose, Inquiry & Ideas, Context & Perspective, Actions & Consequences, and Options & Opportunities, each with leading questions related to understanding learners and finding solutions. Below the table, icons of human heads with question marks, light bulbs, speech bubbles, gears, and magnifying glasses are displayed. At the bottom, a question asks how learners will use assessment as a learning opportunity. The bottom right corner features a logo with apples labeled Authenticity, Relevancy, Community, and the text Project ARC, with a copyright date of 2025.

Project ARC Assessment Planning Placemat

Examine an overview of APLEs and examples from K-12 teachers that include detailed connections to standards and technology tools. 

Books by Project ARC

What do authentic project-learning experiences look like in practice? We’ve written several books that tell the stories and show the steps. Check out the ones that are right for you!

Explore the joy of authentic project-learning experiences with K-3 learners in the book that debuted our Five Stages of Project Learning.


Investigate the what, how, and why of APLEs through the stages of project assessment as it applies to the 9-12 classroom. Also available for the 4-8 classroom.

Choose-your-own-adventure learning experience! Explore how standards, personalization, and community connections enhance APLEs.