7 Mindsets
Fully Redesigned for 2026-2027!
A Tier 1, PreK–12 Solution for
Mindset-Based Core Instruction
7 Mindsets is more than a curriculum. It’s the foundation of a transformational framework that builds student mindsets and durable life skills while supporting the adults who implement it. With a PreK–12 digital curriculum plus professional learning, expert coaching, and ongoing support, 7 Mindsets has been a trusted partner to schools and districts for over 15 years.
A Tier 1, PreK–12 Solution for Mindset-Based Core Instruction
7 Mindsets is more than a curriculum. It’s the foundation of a transformational framework that builds student mindsets and durable life skills while supporting the adults who implement it. With a PreK–12 digital curriculum plus professional learning, expert coaching, and ongoing support, 7 Mindsets has been a trusted partner to schools and districts for over 15 years.
Students build positive mindsets, resilience, and durable life skills they can use every day. They grow in ownership, strengthen relationships, and feel a deeper sense of belonging in their school community.
Educators and staff experience professional and personal growth through a shared mindset framework. With stronger adult capacity and consistency, they bring greater purpose and energy to their work, strengthening culture and student engagement.
The broader school community including students, staff, families, and partners, gains a common language that strengthens relationships and reinforces a culture where everyone is aligned and supported.
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.
Why Mindsets?
Mindsets are the beliefs and attitudes that shape emotions and influence decisions and actions. They are the lens through which students interpret challenge, relationships, and their own potential. When mindsets shift, behavior shifts, and over time those daily choices shape school culture.
7 Mindsets is built on a simple truth: success is not determined only by environment, intelligence, or background, but by mindset. That is why our Tier 1 solution is designed as mindset-based core instruction for school and life, building self-awareness, self-efficacy, and perseverance alongside the durable life skills students need to follow through. From PreK through Grade 12, students grow along a continuum that deepens understanding of the 7 Mindsets and core competencies.
The 7 Mindsets create a common language for all students, educators, staff, and families.
Implemented with more than 5,000,000 students and educators worldwide, 7 Mindsets’ Tier 1 program fosters resilience, enhances relationships, and bolsters academic performance. Through our curriculum students experience improved well-being, and gain confidence and hope, fostering positive, enduring transformations in schools.
Fully Redesigned PreK–12 Curriculum Built for Engagement and Impact
Designed to streamline educators’ workload, our teacher-led PreK–12 digital curriculum requires only 10 minutes of prep time. With grade-level alignment, clear learning targets, and student voice built into every lesson, educators can deliver consistent instruction, and schools can add Insights measurement tools to see growth over time.
How it Works
Professional Learning
and Coaching
Scaffolded Curriculum
and Lesson Models
Delivered Through
a Digital Platform
Dashboard and
Measurement
Professional Learning
and Coaching
Scaffolded Curriculum
and Lesson Models
Delivered Through
a Digital Platform
Dashboard and
Measurement
What’s Included
The 7 Mindsets platform includes access to the full PreK-12 curriculum, including:
What’s Included
The 7 Mindsets platform includes access to the full PreK-12 curriculum, including:
PreK | Elementary Grades K to 5
The Prekindergarten course is developmentally appropriate and incorporates interaction and participation as students are introduced to the 7 Mindsets.
In Kindergarten through 5th grade, grade-level courses provide strong developmental alignment with clear learning targets, engaging instruction, and built-in checks for understanding. Lessons incorporate interaction, student voice, and choice to keep learning active and meaningful.
PreK | Elementary
Grades K to 5
The Prekindergarten course is developmentally appropriate and incorporates interaction and participation as students are introduced to the 7 Mindsets.
In Kindergarten through 5th grade, grade-level courses provide strong developmental alignment with clear learning targets, engaging instruction, and built-in checks for understanding. Lessons incorporate interaction, student voice, and choice to keep learning active and meaningful.
Designed for Early Literacy, Vocabulary, and Active Learning
K–2 lessons incorporate Science of Reading-aligned routines with vocabulary, sing-a-longs and chants, Story Sparks (short stories), and anchor charts that make learning memorable. In grades 3–5, students continue building vocabulary and comprehension through Story Sparks, with Optional Exploration that includes Mindset Connections and transfer of learning beyond the lesson.
Say Hello to Your New Teaching Assistant
Meet Mindo! Our new animated teaching assistant for elementary learners brings the 7 Mindsets to life with age-appropriate energy and excitement. Mindo supports teachers during instruction while keeping students engaged, curious, and connected, making every elementary classroom more fun, interactive, and impactful.
Say Hello to Your New Teaching Assistant
Meet Mindo! Our new animated teaching assistant for elementary learners brings the 7 Mindsets to life with age-appropriate energy and excitement. Mindo supports teachers during instruction while keeping students engaged, curious, and connected, making every elementary classroom more fun, interactive, and impactful.
Middle School Grades 6 to 8
Middle School courses are grade-level and developmentally aligned, designed to teach the 7 Mindsets and apply learning through reflection, real-world scenarios, and a service project that culminates in a graduation plan in the third year. The middle school curriculum includes three courses, one per grade level, with consistent lesson components that elevate student voice and choice.
Middle School Grades 6 to 8
Middle School courses are grade-level and developmentally aligned, designed to teach the 7 Mindsets and apply learning through reflection, real-world scenarios, and a service project that culminates in a graduation plan in the third year. The middle school curriculum includes three courses, one per grade level, with consistent lesson components that elevate student voice and choice.
Designed for Access, Relevance, and Deeper Thinking
Lessons are built for relevance and access, using scaffolded questions, Universal Design for Learning, and culturally responsive learning. Science of Reading-aligned routines and academic vocabulary strengthen comprehension, while a Skillset Spotlight and embedded 21st-century skills help students apply learning in real situations.
High School – Grades 9 to 12
Prioritizing student voice and reflection, the curriculum connects college and career readiness and 21st-century learning to build critical skills for students navigating high school.
Lessons are designed for relevance and rigor, using scaffolded questions, Universal Design for Learning, and culturally responsive learning to deepen thinking and expand access. Students build academic vocabulary and comprehension through Science of Reading-aligned routines, then apply learning through discussion, reflection, and real-world connections.
High School – Grades 9 to 12
Prioritizing student voice and reflection, the curriculum connects college and career readiness and 21st-century learning to build critical skills for students navigating high school.
Lessons are designed for relevance and rigor, using scaffolded questions, Universal Design for Learning, and culturally responsive learning to deepen thinking and expand access. Students build academic vocabulary and comprehension through Science of Reading-aligned routines, then apply learning through discussion, reflection, and real-world connections.
Designed for Access, Relevance, and Deeper Thinking
Lessons are designed for relevance and rigor, using scaffolded questions, Universal Design for Learning, and culturally responsive learning to deepen thinking and expand access. Students build academic vocabulary and comprehension through Science of Reading-aligned routines, then apply learning through discussion, reflection, and real-world connections.
Across four years, students build the mindsets and durable life skills behind goal-setting, ownership, and perseverance, including an Ultimate Life Plan created in the third year.
Program Success Starts with Educators, Staff, and Leaders
The 7 Mindsets Transformation Framework is built on an adults-first belief: culture change is sustained by the people who model it every day. That’s why educator buy-in and capacity building are essential to implementation. Through powerful training, coaching, and ongoing support, we help teachers, staff, and leaders grow personally and professionally, strengthen connections, reinforce a common language schoolwide, and implement with consistency and fidelity.
Program Success Starts with Educators, Staff, and Leaders
The 7 Mindsets Transformation Framework is built on an adults-first belief: culture change is sustained by the people who model it every day. That’s why educator buy-in and capacity building are essential to implementation. Through powerful training, coaching, and ongoing support, we help teachers, staff, and leaders grow personally and professionally, strengthen connections, reinforce a common language schoolwide, and implement with consistency and fidelity.
What Our Educators and Students Say …
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
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
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 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
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
7 Mindsets has really changed the community culture within our school.—Andrea Simpson, School Counselor
Heritage Elementary School, Tampa, FL
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
