Proven Whole-school culture transformation through mindset-based learning
— validated at ESSA Level 2
Success doesn’t start with what students know—it starts with how they think. 7 Mindsets transforms school culture through mindset-based learning and building the skills students and educators need to connect, persist, and grow. Backed by evidence and built for whole-school implementation, 7 Mindsets drives measurable impact.
Proven whole-school culture transformation through mindset-based learning — validated at ESSA Level 2
Success doesn’t start with what students know—it starts with how they think. 7 Mindsets transforms school culture through mindset-based learning and building the skills students and educators need to connect, persist, and grow. Backed by evidence and built for whole-school implementation, 7 Mindsets drives measurable impact.
In a Rapidly Changing World, Mindsets Matter More Than Ever
Students are navigating rising stress, anxiety, and disengagement—impacting how they connect and engage in learning. And when educators are stretched thin, it becomes harder to create consistent, supportive classrooms.
In a rapidly changing world, the most important advantage a school can build are mindsets: the beliefs and skills that shape how people respond, relate, and persevere.
ESSA Validated. Research Proven. Real Results.
7 Mindsets is backed by rigorous evidence showing not only why our approach works, but the measurable impact it delivers in real districts.
ESSA Level II: Evidence of Impact
A groundbreaking, independently peer-reviewed study of more than 58,000 students shows what educators have known all along: when students are taught the right mindsets, they thrive. With measurable gains in academics, behavior, attendance, and student confidence—and now validated as ESSA Level 2 evidence—this research confirms the power of mindset-based learning.
ESSA Level IV: Demonstrates a Rationale
The theory of change behind 7 Mindsets is rooted in more than three years of original research exploring what drives long-term success. The core conclusion: it’s not environment, intelligence, or background—it’s mindset. This foundational insight underpins our system design and strengthens the rationale for impact.
7 Mindsets for a New Era of Readiness and Success
Our framework builds the mindsets, competencies, and skills that transform schoolwide culture and strengthen individual achievement—for school and life.
The 7 Mindsets Transformation Framework: Built for Multi-Tiered Support
The 7 Mindsets Transformation Framework is a whole-school, multi-tiered approach designed to strengthen culture and improve outcomes—without piling on disconnected initiatives. Schools and districts use one common language and strategy to advance the four priorities leaders care about most (as validated by 3,000+ District Leaders (RAND, NCES, AASA, EAB): attendance, academic achievement, school climate & culture, and educator retention & support.
7 Mindsets is one of the only solutions shown to impact all four priorities, backed by ESSA Level II evidence and ESSA Level IV validation of its research-based rationale.
Designed for full immersion, our multi-tiered approach engages every layer of the school ecosystem—from leadership to classrooms to the broader community—so culture change doesn’t depend on a few champions. Create shared language, stronger relationships, and consistent expectations school wide.
Strengthen Tier 1 core instruction with mindset-based curriculum that builds the competencies students need to relate, participate, and persist. Lessons are designed to show up in everyday choices—supporting stronger engagement, better decision-making, and long-term success.
Provide prevention and targeted intervention that meets students where they are. With flexible pathways across tiers, schools can address mental health and wellness needs while building practical coping skills, self-regulation, and help-seeking behaviors.
Sustain culture transformation by supporting the adults who make it possible. Give educators practical tools and experiences that restore energy, strengthen relationships, and build collective capacity—helping reduce burnout and improve retention over time.
Our Impact
50
States + International
2,900
Schools
5 Million
Students and Educators
Mindsets Over Everything
“We lead the Mindset Evolution with Heart and Soul and Life-Changing Experiences that empower everyone to thrive!”
– Scott Shickler
CEO & Co-founder, 7 Mindsets
Heart and Soul in Education
For more than 15 years, we’ve brought both heart and soul—and real substance—to the work of culture transformation. We know students don’t rise to expectations until they believe they can, and that belief is built through mindsets, skills, and daily practice. Backed by evidence and designed for whole-school impact, our approach helps communities create belonging, resilience, and measurable results that extend beyond the classroom.
Some of Our Incredible Partners
What Our Educators and Students Say …
The transformation has forever impacted the lives of our students. 7 Mindsets helped us tap into the hearts of our future in ways we never could have imagined.”
– Tracey Smith, Principal
Kelly Mill Elementary School, Cumming, GA
This program and the mindsets content really helped our adults get through a traumatic time. We’re in a better place because of 7 Mindsets.
– Jeff Dase, Assistant Superintendent
Decatur Public Schools
In Chilton ISD, we believe that culture and mindset precedes sustained academic achievement. The 7 Mindsets have helped us develop those systems and that mental capacity within our staff and students to ensure that achievement is possible for all of our students.—Dr. Brandon Hubbard, Superintendent
Chilton ISD, TX
The 7 Mindsets has the power to significantly improve the culture of your school. If your school actively employs the Mindsets, it will become a happier and more productive place.—Connie Stovall, Former Director of Instruction K-12
Forsyth County Schools, GA
The 7 Mindsets is aligned with my vision for my students, with the staff’s belief system that we have about our students and each other, so it makes it easy to implement.—Karon Cunningham, Former Principal
Franklin Middle School – Minneapolis Public Schools
Our 7 Mindsets coach brought us more confidence and reassurance. That outside perspective was really encouraging and helped us know that we were on the right track.—Katie McDonald, Principal
West Preston School, WV
The 7 Mindsets program has created a culture of learning, growing, and understanding that connects the entire school community. This program continues to be an integral part of the Aspen Ridge community and provides opportunities for students and staff to be resilient, motivated individuals.
– Rachel Miller, Principal
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School, Erie, Colorado
I’ve seen how it’s profoundly impacted our students and their mental health and wellness. The common language that’s heard in the hallways between students, the grade levels, and between schools really sets the tone for expectations and the habits of mind that we want our students to know.
– Tiffany Steiner, Director of Intervention Services & Student Wellness
Wall Township Public Schools, NJ
7 Mindsets has really changed the community culture within our school.—Andrea Simpson, School Counselor
Heritage Elementary School, Tampa, FL
Everything that we do is aligned to the Mindsets. The connections we have with others, the thoughts we have inside of ourselves, our hopes, our dreams. Getting all those ideas and sharing them with the people who do the work every day has been a fulfilling and empowering part of my leadership role. It is very rewarding to see everything come into alignment and make that connection together to build an empowered student, a student that believes in themselves, and has the power to accomplish anything.
— Delia Gadson, Principal
Sheehy Elementary, HCPS
I really appreciate the ways that 7 Mindsets have helped me think about the ways we can use each of their programs to get me quality data in a time-sensitive manner, to build equitable multi-level systems of support, and to dream with me about how we can do things that other districts have not. This has culminated in us seeing a decrease in discipline referrals, a decrease in out-of-school and in-school suspensions, and lastly, kids are enjoying school more.
– Kari Oscar, Coordinator of Specialized Behavior Supports
School District of Beloit, WI
Our Products
Designed for full immersion, our solutions work together as one Transformation Framework—start with one, or scale for schoolwide impact.
Leadership Consulting, Coaching, & PD
Dynamic, results-driven professional services that empower leadership teams, strengthen educator confidence, build buy-in, align with implementation goals, and drive meaningful and lasting change for student, educators, and school communities.
7 Mindsets Insights
High-quality, proven measurement tools and surveys that guide students’ growth and development and measure progress over time.
7 Mindsets Core Instruction
A mindset-based PreK-12, primarily Tier 1 learning solution that builds mindsets, life skills and character development through easy-to-implement and flexible teacher-led curriculum.
Base Mental Health & Wellness
A k-12 mental health and wellness solution that provides both facilitated and interactive learning pathways for Tier 1 prevention and Tier 2 and 3 interventions.
Empowering Educators
A powerful adult well-being platform that provides group and self-paced learning opportunities focused on helping educators connect, recharge, and rediscover the joy in teaching.
Want to Learn More?
Request a demo or more information. Submit the form or give us a call at 678-878-3144. Our knowledgeable 7 Mindsets experts are ready to help!
Want to Learn More?
Request a demo or more information. Submit the form or give us a call at 678-878-3144. Our knowledgeable 7 Mindsets experts are ready to help!
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