# Wayfinder

> Wayfinder is a K-12 edtech company that builds a PreK-12 platform for purpose-driven learning, combining research-backed social-emotional and life-readiness curriculum, MTSS-ready resources, and real-time insights. Born out of Stanford's d.school K12 Innovation Lab, it helps students develop durable, future-ready skills like purpose, belonging, adaptability and collaboration, and is used across thousands of schools and districts.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** Bend, Oregon, United States
- **Founders:** Patrick Cook-Deegan (Founder & CEO), Claudia Bican (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~120 employees
- **Products:** PreK-12 Core Curriculum, Advisory & Electives, MTSS & Counseling Tools, College & Career Readiness, Professional Learning
- **Notable:** Born out of Stanford d.school's K12 Innovation Lab, CASEL-approved evaluation showing evidence of effectiveness for grades 6-9 and 12, including improved school safety, 5-star learning rating from Common Sense Education

## Products & services

- **PreK-12 Core Curriculum** — Research-backed, lesson-based curriculum spanning PreK through 12th grade, building six Core Skills including purpose, belonging, adaptability and collaboration.
- **Advisory & Electives** — Flexible curriculum for advisory periods, electives, and whole-school implementations.
- **MTSS & Counseling Tools** — Multi-Tiered System of Supports resources and counseling tools for Tier 1 and Tier 2 interventions.
- **College & Career Readiness** — Programs that connect self-awareness and purpose to college and career preparation.
- **Professional Learning** — Educator-led professional development and training to support implementation and educator well-being.
- **Insights & Waypoints** — Real-time student progress tracking, including Summative Waypoints to monitor Core Skill growth across the year.
- **Collections** — Targeted resource sets on topics like bullying prevention, digital citizenship, financial literacy, resilient athletes and absenteeism; educators can also co-create their own.

## Achievements

- Born out of Stanford d.school's K12 Innovation Lab
- CASEL-approved evaluation showing evidence of effectiveness for grades 6-9 and 12, including improved school safety
- 5-star learning rating from Common Sense Education
- Closed $6.6M Series A in January 2022
- Grew to 3,900+ schools and districts
- 300% year-over-year rise in teacher engagement with lessons

## Latest updates

- **2025-08** — Released new features and curriculum updates for the 2025-2026 school year.
- **2024-09** — Rolled out Summative Waypoints for grades 3-5 and educator co-created Collections for the 2024-25 year.
- **2024-01** — Announced statewide and district partnerships (Hawaii DOE, Des Moines, Minneapolis) accelerating expansion.
- **2022-01** — Closed $6.6M Series A led by Long Night Ventures.

## Links

- Website: https://withwayfinder.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wayfinder-edu
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wayfinder_edu
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@withwayfinder
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wayfinder-edu.bsky.social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfinder_edu
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayfinder.education

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Last updated: 2026-06-10