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Brian Proctor

Brian Proctor

K-12 Education Leader/Education SpecialistRATIO Design

With more than 25 years in public education, Brian Proctor serves as an Education Specialist and K–12 Practice Area Leader at RATIO, where he helps lead strategy, engagement, and growth across the firm’s K–12 practice. A former elementary principal who helped design and open a new school, Brian brings a unique perspective that bridges educational leadership and learning environment design.

He works closely with school communities, guiding inclusive visioning processes that translate educational goals into environments that support teaching, learning, and student success. Known for his relationship-driven approach, Brian helps align educators, leaders, and design teams around a shared vision for learning that reflects both current needs and future aspirations.

A frequent national presenter, Brian focuses on how learning environments influence culture, behavior, and student outcomes. His work emphasizes understanding how spaces perform after occupancy, helping teams evaluate and evolve environments over time to support belonging, wellbeing, and meaningful learning experiences.

Thu Oct 299:30 AM – 10:30 AMClassroom 3501G: Hollis+Miller/Hertz Furniture

Beyond the Ribbon: Evaluating the Performance of Learning Ecosystems

Most school projects are celebrated at ribbon cutting, yet few teams evaluate whether learning environments truly support learning once occupied. This

Most school projects are celebrated at ribbon cutting, yet few teams evaluate whether learning environments truly support learning once occupied. This session explores how learning ecosystems influence engagement, wellbeing, and performance over time

Most school projects are celebrated at ribbon cutting, yet few teams evaluate whether learning environments truly support learning once occupied. This session explores how learning ecosystems influence engagement, wellbeing, and performance over time. Through a narrative of ten chapters, participants will examine how environments evolve in new and existing spaces. Using the COURSE framework and a small-group scorecard activity, attendees will eva

Most school projects are celebrated at ribbon cutting, yet few teams evaluate whether learning environments truly support learning once occupied. This session explores how learning ecosystems influence engagement, wellbeing, and performance over time. Through a narrative of ten chapters, participants will examine how environments evolve in new and existing spaces. Using the COURSE framework and a small-group scorecard activity, attendees will evaluate environments and identify practical strategies they can apply immediately.

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EDsession (60 minutes in classrooms)Session TypeTRACK 4: Evidence, Impact & the Future of Practice — Research, systems, sustainability, and accountabilitySession Track
CEU Credits:1.00
Brian Proctor
Brian ProctorK-12 Education Leader/Education Specialist, RATIO Design
Dr Robert Dillon
Dr Robert DillonUS Co-Ordinator, Planning Learning Spaces in Practice/ Rogers Elementary School
Tags:Group C
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:No
CEU Selection:AIA HSW, IDCEC HSW