Our Approach

​We teach the skills that drive achievement, starting with how we think, learn, and see the world.

TTEF’s systematic approach empowers individuals to recognize and actualize their inherent capabilities. Our curriculum focuses on executive function and critical thinking, helping students understand how they observe, interpret, and engage with the world around them.

​We call this foundational understanding metacompetence. Research shows that it fosters self-awareness, resilience, and purpose-driven learning, giving students the tools to thrive in school, work, and life.
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What We Offer

Our Comprehensive Framework for Lifelong Learning

Our Teaching Modules

Our modules are built for accessibility and depth. Each one uses familiar narratives (such as sports, storytelling, or community) to teach metacompetence in digestible terms.

• Builds shared understanding of motivation and achievement
• Creates a scaffold for deeper, self-directed learning
• Delivered as discrete, implementable units with full protocols and assessments

These modules are adaptable across diverse educational settings, from prison classrooms to high schools and community colleges.

Where we work

Our programs begin in correctional facilities and colleges offering prison education, and will expand to high schools, junior highs, and community colleges. We’re committed to teaching anywhere underserved students can benefit from learning how to learn.

How We Deliver

Multi-Modal Access for Maximum Reach

Delivery Channel	What It Offers
In-Person Instruction	TTEF’s trained educators deliver hands-on, relationship-centered learning on site.
Train-the-Trainer Programs	We train Institutional partners so they’re equipped to independently deliver our curriculum with fidelity and impact.
Technology-Enabled Systems (In Development)	We’re building digital platforms to expand our reach, enabling scalable and accessible delivery for underserved communities.

Implementation support for lasting impact

Instructor Training & Ongoing Support​

We provide continuous professional development to ensure high-quality, consistent instruction.

Assessment Tools & Feedback Mechanisms

We track progress using clear metrics, including completion rates, academic engagement, income-level analysis, and partner satisfaction.

Partnership Development & Management

With over a decade of experience in correctional education, we maintain deep, trusted relationships to sustain long-term growth.