SPACE EXPLORERS Learning Network is a nation-wide system of learning centers that uses the excitement of space shuttle simulation to teach TEAMING - the use of process teams in the education environment. Versions of the program are available for schools, camps, and museums (including science centers and planetariums) Current and future sites are in New York, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Virginia, Florida, Texas, Nevada and California. Schools anywhere can be linked to the network to act as remote Mission Control Centers to communicate with astronaut crews at the Learning Network sites.

The Institute is currently in a two-year cooperative agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to expand the Network and the internet-based remote mission capability.

SPACE EXPLORERS THEME PROGRAM is an elementary level impact program. The entire school literally "becomes a space learning center. Relying on the existing curriculum as a framework, the program introduces the concept of being a SPACE EXPLORER which is achieved through school-wide supplemental activities. These activities include the creation of a SPACE EXPLORERS museum, and a series of curriculum supplements, special activities, grade-level competitions, and achievement recognition assemblies.

TEAMING is a program of workshops and publications designed to encourage educational reform by changing the fundamental learning dynamics of the classroom. Through the use of process teams introduced at appropriate levels, students develop a fundamental workplace skill while creating a more interactive classroom. TEAMING gives teachers a tool for improving classroom management and concentrating on teaching rather than on discipline.

MARS CITY is a total learning experience. A facility designed as an outpost on Mars, participants actually live and work in the Martian environment for up to a week. The experience features a space environment which includes life support, various kinds of research, learning TEAMING, and understanding the dangers of life on another planet.

"The most exciting experience on Earth is out of this world!"

RESEARCH SERVICES include fundamental research into cognitive learning using and expanded multi-disciplinary definition of literacy, and our expertise in creating simulation experiences. Statistical and social impact studies of the significance of technology in the learning environment, and program evaluation services are also available.

CURRICULUM SERVICES provide our clients with access to the most effective and exciting classroom activities available. Services include needs assessment, curriculum design, production, evaluation and revision, and publishing. Our curriculum team has been responsible for traditional and multi-media curriculum used by literally tens of thousands of teachers, and experienced by millions of students.

TEACHER DEVELOPMENT involves consulting, coaching, and training services. In addition to the formal education setting, programs for staff development in informal learning settings like camps and museums are also available.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT provides consulting, coaching and training services for executives, managers, and school administrators on how to foster a dynamic learning environment in their organization. Stress on effective TEAMING is a key to building effective organizations.

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT includes research and development of learning technologies. TLRI has been a leader in development of educational simulation including satellite-based simulation, computer-based learning applications, and the creation of whole learning environments.