K-8 Learning in a challenging & Safe Environment
Free Public Charter School • Project-Based Learning • Rigorous Curriculum Enroll NowNow HiringInspire a Lifelong Love of Learning
Villa Bella Expeditionary School provides an interactive, engaging learning environment that ignites students’ interest and propels their achievement.

Character development
A school culture rooted in social emotional growth

Empowering Learning
Helping students discover the joy of learning

Collaboration & Teamwork
Working together as a crew of students, staff, families and the greater Pueblo community
EL Learning is Less Lecture, More Doing

Fieldwork and hands-on experiences

Presentations from subject matter experts

Active exploration of real-world problems

Individualized instruction

Meets Colorado and Common Core standards

Prepares students with a lifelong love of learning
What is Expeditionary Learning?

Deep Learning
An expeditionary learning school (EL) relies on long-term investigations of important questions and subjects. We call these expeditions. Each expedition
Challenging Curriculum
Academic rigor and character development are built into everyday activities and learning. Students develop the curiosity, skills


Ongoing Professional Development
Tapping into the EL education support network, Villa Bella staff will receive weekly support and training. Based on the specific needs of our school and students our staff will be ready to challenge and inspire students at all levels.
Safe, Supportive Environment
Safe from the outside in. Our state of the art building is designed to provide a physically safe place to learn. Our supportive community –administrators, teachers






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