We are going beyond creating empowering software
We are empowering you
Universal Design for Learning
The MARIO Framework wants to empower you to apply UDL principles within a one-to-one learning context. To this end, the MARIO Framework has teamed up with internationally renowned UDL expert Katie Novak, Ed.D. to ensure UDL principles are woven seamlessly throughout our framework and our courses.
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Universal Design for Learning
The MARIO Framework wants to empower you to apply UDL principles within a one-to-one learning context. To this end, the MARIO Framework has teamed up with internationally renowned UDL expert Katie Novak, Ed.D. to ensure UDL principles are woven seamlessly throughout our framework and our courses.
Take professional learning further. Our world-class courses teach educators and assistants how to leverage the MARIO Approach and build a MARIO classroom. Our software empowers learners and makes MTSS implementation easier and more effective.
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Online Professional Learning that Makes a Difference
One-to-One Conversations
While working as a special education teacher at International School Bangkok, founder Philip Bowman saw the need for a new paradigm in special education. He was inspired to create an innovative approach centered around one-to-one learning conversations, which led to remarkable advances in his students. From Philip’s classroom came the MARIO Approach™ .
Learn moreUnderstanding and Setting Up the MARIO Framework
This MARIO certification course will help participants create a wide range of customized tools, strategies, and structures that will assist them in confidently launching or upgrading their personalized special education approach.
Rich Resources
Engaging & Enjoyable Learning
Top-Tier Recognition
MARIO Educator Certification
Personalized Learning
Focus on what’s meaningful
Lasting Relationships
Connect with educators like you
Testimonials
“It allows me to learn what I should improve on and how I should improve on it throughout the year. It will help me throughout high school, college, and any other schools. This will also help me grow as a learner and grow as a person throughout my life.”
MARIO LEARNER
“I can attest to the effectiveness of what was implemented in their one-on-one sessions and conferences. My children received personalized, bespoke attention curated to their specific needs. They are applying the tools they learned in their college setting. My children are self-reliant and independently managing their lives and their education.”
PROUD PARENT OF A MARIO LEARNER
“My students have made even more progress and showed greater engagement with their learning. Students have commented that they wish all their teachers could give them a similar structure. Also, the framework provides the often-required data to show student progress, particularly to management and external agencies.”
FRANKIE GARBUTT – MARIO EDUCATOR
“The one-to-one sessions allow for an opening of another perspective into what you are currently going through in life and it really helps.”
MARIO LEARNER
“The MARIO Framework provides consistency, challenge and care, always keeping the student at the center of programmatic decision making.”
DEREK PIERCE – MARIO EDUCATOR
Join the MARIO Family
We are a dedicated group of learners that are constantly seeking to improve the lives of the children we care for. Whether you are a teacher, parent, assistant, or administrator, we give you free access to the most recent special education related research and practices available. Our twice monthly MARIO Memo summarizes and shares studies from peer-reviewed journals, while our learning letters provide insights from MARIO classrooms.
We are a dedicated group of learners that are constantly seeking to improve the lives of the children we care for. Whether you are a teacher, parent, assistant, or administrator, we give you free access to the most recent special education related research and practices available. Our twice monthly MARIO Memo summarizes and shares studies from peer-reviewed journals, while our learning letters provide insights from MARIO classrooms.