LEARNING DESIGN ARCHIVE

Sarah Legault

Instructional Designer & Learning Strategist · Consultant
Founder, Teachers Empowerment Network (TEN)

I design learning that helps people do their work better.

My work starts with real performance needs and translates them into scenario-based learning experiences grounded in practice, feedback, and reflection—so learning actually shows up on the job.

20+ Years Designing Learning That Transfers

Design Philosophy

I believe learning should change how people show up at work. My design process starts by identifying the real performance need—not just the request for training—so learning feels connected to what learners actually do. Grounded in best practices in adult learning and instructional design, I create scenario-based experiences that meet learners where they are, allow for differentiation, and emphasize practice, feedback, and reflection—because whatever learners practice becomes habit.

 

Learning Design Capabilities

 

Learning Strategy & Analysis

Best practices in adult learning and instructional design, grounded in ADDIE and real performance needs. I identify performance gaps and design targeted interventions that solve the right problem.

Focus: Needs Analysis · ADDIE · Performance Gaps · Interventions

Scenario & Engagement Design

Scenario-based, multi-modal learning experiences that mirror real work. Designs prioritize decisions, dialogue, and practice to support transfer and engagement.

Focus: Scenario Design · Engagement Strategies · Multi-Modal Learning

Instructional Design & Development

End-to-end creation and refinement of instructional materials designed for clarity, usability, and learner confidence.

Focus: Guides · Scripts · Job Aids · Differentiation

Learning Delivery & Enablement

Design of learning experiences ready for live, virtual, and self-paced delivery with seamless LMS integration.

Focus: Live · Virtual · Self-Paced · LMS Integration

Project & Program Management

Strategic oversight of learning initiatives from concept through launch, ensuring alignment, momentum, and delivery.

Focus: Project Management · Timelines · Stakeholders · Iteration

Consulting, Coaching & Communication

Consulting partnerships grounded in trust, communication, and relationship-building to support sustainable learning change.

Focus: Coaching · Consulting · Communication · Relationship Building

Selected Learning Systems

 
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE

Shout-Out System

A year-long leadership and culture system designed for classroom educators. Built on a structured instructional framework to reinforce expectations, strengthen community, and develop leadership behaviors through peer recognition, routines, and consistent feedback loops.

 

 

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ONBOARDING & LAUNCH

First 3 Days Framework

A structured onboarding framework designed to establish culture, expectations, and trust from day one. Built to accelerate engagement, clarify norms, and support early performance through Student Voice, Relationships, and High Expectations.

 

 

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COACHING & COMMUNICATION

Talk Like a Top TEN

Scenario-based communication tools and scripts designed for educators to use empowering language that builds community while delivering feedback, direction, and expectations clearly and confidently in real time.

 

 

 

 

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Let’s Connect

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-legault

Real Talk. Real Tools. Real Results.
Teach Like a TopTEN™