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For the adults who show up for young people

Change the pathway not the person.

Remove barriers. Create better routes to success. Try Lesson 1 of our Foundations Coach program free, then tell us what would make it work for you.

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The CAPES approach

Young people don't need to be redesigned. The systems that support them do. CAPES coaches learn a simple sequence they can use every day.

STEP 1

Notice

See the barrier instead of the label. "Lazy," "difficult," and "too sensitive" describe a moment, not a child.

STEP 2

Understand

Get curious about the individual's needs. What is really getting in the way right now?

STEP 3

Change the pathway

Adjust the route, the expectation, or the support. Build help around real needs, not blame.

InformationCommunicationUnrealistic expectationsAvailable support systems

Built for the people in the room

Pick the one that sounds most like you. We'll tailor what we send you.

What you'll walk away with

In our research, people who work with young people told us what would make a program worth their time. CAPES is built around their answers.

A credential that moves your careerThree certification levels: Foundations Coach, Advanced Coach, Systems Leader.
Coaching and facilitation skillsPractical ways to guide young people, families and colleagues toward a better path.
Youth mental health and SPED know-howUnderstand learner needs well enough to spot the real barrier.
Impact you can seeBetter routes to success for the students, programs and families you serve.
Level 1 certification

CAPES Certified Foundations Coach

All 8 Foundations lessons and your Level 1 CAPES certification. Start with Lesson 1 free.

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Why CAPES exists

My daughter was expelled in second grade. Years later she graduated high school as valedictorian and is thriving in college. She didn't need to be redesigned. The path around her did.

I spent my career designing systems around people, including as a usability engineer at Microsoft. CAPES brings that same thinking to the adults who support young people.

Wendelin, Founder of CAPES Academy
2nd place, DePaul Purpose Pitch Competition
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