Are you ready to find the school of your dreams?
No two kids are the same, and no two schools are either. The Semi-DIY School Workshop takes the stress out of the search and helps you find the match that makes sense for you and your family.
Does any of this sound familiar ?
✔ You’re worried about missing something because you don’t have the insider information other families seem to have.
✔ You're tired of fighting about school, and you’re tired of fighting with school.
✔ You know this decision matters too much to figure out alone.
✔ Your child’s story is complex and you don’t know how to help a school see where they shine.
We’re here to tell you it doesn't have to be that way.
This could be you.
Experience the Crossbridge Advantage
acceptance rate
Every student accepted into one of their top-three right-fit schools.
of parent-student fights prevented
Hundreds of low-stress interview prep and essay writing sessions completed.
campus visits
Countless miles saved using our insider knowledge garnered from real school visits and used to help exactly one kid: yours.
The School Search Workshop is …
the smartest decision you’ll make.
Here's what changes when you stop guessing and start searching with a system.
Values alignment: A school list that's authentic to your student built around fit instead of prestige or keeping up with the Joneses.
Organizational bliss: Steal the exact trackers, application helpers, question guides, and email templates that we use with our concierge clients, so you never miss a deadline.
No more crossing fingers: Supercharge your understanding of support services and accommodations. Know exactly what a school offers before you fall in love, whether your student needs a little support or a lot of challenge.
The ultimate peace of mind: Stuck? You have a guide at your side every step of the way. Weekly live coaching means you’re never left hanging.
Lifetime Access
Ready to find your dream school?
Let us help you on your timeline.
The School Search Workshop is …
A one-of-a kind, Semi-DIY workshop
that turns avoidance and overwhelm into
acceptance letters and high fives.
Ready to dive in?
We built this workshop because too many capable, thoughtful families were stuck guessing their way through a school search, because no one had ever laid out the actual steps. Inside, you'll find the full search process broken into modules you can move through at your own pace, plus the same tools, templates, coaching support, and behind-the-scenes knowledge our team uses with private clients.
Here's what's included:
8 Easy-to-Follow Modules + Workbook
4 ½ hours of video guidance, broken down into small, easy-to-follow chunks. You get all the support, and none of the overwhelm.
Targeted lessons for special circumstances: post-therapeutic placements, IEPs, charter schools, etc. No more guesswork or crossing your fingers.
Every worksheet, checklist, spreadsheet, email template, and prompt inside the workbook comes straight from what we actually use with our private clients.
Plus
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Live Coaching Sessions
Weekly live sessions with our coaches, plus monthly(ish) Guest Expert conversations. Bring your specific questions about whatever stage of the process you’re in, and get answers from the team, Admissions Directions, Heads of School, and more.
2
Optional Add-Ons
For the Semi-DIY-er who wants a little extra professional help. Let us drop in right when you need it most: interview prep, essay review, or to check your school list. Go with the full VIP experience or add them a la carte as you go.
3
Conversation Library
Real conversations with the people who truly know the school search process. Our video library includes sessions with curated experts from across the field of education. We built the guest list over 25 years in the field - now you can claim your seat at the table.
4
Bonus Guides
Our standalone guides walk you through financial aid, specialty program recruitment, tutoring and academic support, and standardized testing. Detailed support for the trickiest parts of the process. Each guide retails for $49 — you get all five as a bonus with your membership, a $250 value.
Straight from our members*:
adam, costa rica
"I just think it is so important that families are sitting down, pen in hand, having this authentic reflection and conversation…. everyone should go through this workshop!"
linna, minneapolis
"The student thought prompts were great — we never would have ended up with such a spot-on list without your help!"
sam, san francisco
"We have hope for the first time in months … maybe in years. Thank you for being part of our team! We wouldn’t have made it without you."
*The (Semi-DIY) School Search Workshop is in its first cohort. These testimonials are from our beta testers and parents who have gone through our 1:1 programming.
The School Search Workshop is …
for you if:
You're searching for a K-12 boarding or day school, not a college placement
Your child is transitioning out of a therapeutic boarding school, and into a “traditional” one
You have at least three months before you start a new school
You want to drive most of the process yourself, with support at the moments that matter most, like essays and interview prep
You're the type who wants to hear directly from the experts … the more info the better
You've tried to do this alone and hit a wall, are stuck, or just frustrated
You care about quality ingredients, and you’re happy to do the cooking yourself
We built this course for a specific kind of family, but not every family. If it’s not right for you, that’s ok … we have other options.
Who it’s not for …
This isn’t for you if:
You're searching for colleges, not K-12 schools
Your student needs a therapeutic placement or a mental health intervention … that's a different kind of support than this course provides
You want the full done-for-you experience; our concierge service exists for exactly that reason
You already grow your own vegetables, thanks, just hand over the guidebook and let you cook (you may want to pick up some of our standalone guides!)
You only need help with one specific part of the process, our standalone guides have you covered
Here's what you'll learn and how this workshop works.
Content
Video Lessons & Workbook
Video lessons that walk you through the entire search, paired with a workbook, templates, and bonus guides to put it into practice. Watch, work through the worksheets, and move at your own pace.
Experts
Coaching Calls & Guest Experts
Weekly live sessions with us and guest experts, including admissions officers, school principals, financial aid experts, homeschool gurus, and more. Bring your questions and get real answers.
Help
Add-Ons & Personalized Support
Stuck somewhere along the way? Add on extra support exactly where you need it: list review, interview prep, essay writing, or just a good old-fashioned conversation.
Pick your package:
VIP? That’s Me!
One-Time Payment
$1800
✔️ 8 Modules with video lessons
✔️ Complete workbook
✔️ Online organizers and email templates
✔️ Access to our full Conversation Library
✔️ Weekly Coaching Calls
✔️ Monthly-ish Guest Expert Sessions
✨ Bonus Guides Pack
Plus
✔️ List review with feedback
✔️ Two-hour interview prep package
✔️ Essay writing and revision package
Save $580 when you go VIP!*
*Off the list price of the a la carte services.
Semi-DIY Core
One-Time Payment
$880
✔️ 8 Modules with video lessons
✔️ Complete workbook
✔️ Online organizers and email templates
✔️ Access to our full Conversation Library
✔️ Weekly Coaching Calls
✔️ Monthly-ish Guest Expert Sessions
✨ Bonus Guides Pack
A la Carte Add-Ons
List review with feedback
Interview prep
Essay writing and revision
A look into the workshop:
Family Values
Modules 1-3
You'll map out your family's values and your student's strengths, gather outside perspectives from teachers, coaches, and mentors, and start building your working list of right fit schools.
Applications & Outreach
Modules 4-6
You'll get hands-on with school applications, setting up a student profile, writing parent statements, and crafting your student's story.
By the end of this section, application will be sent.
Transitions and planning
Modules 7-8
You'll learn how to plan meaningful school visits, learn what experts really look for on a campus tour, and prepare for stand-out admissions interviews. We celebrate the wins and help you plan for a successful transition once you get that acceptance letter!
Guest speakers and Q&A
Live Coaching
Beyond the modules, you'll have access to weekly live sessions with us and guest experts, including admissions officers, specialty program directors, clinicians, and other experts. Bring your specific questions and get real answers from the people who live behind the scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The School Search Workshop comes with a limited lifetime membership* to the content and live sessions.
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Absolutely! The School Search Workshop is designed to support families of students with a wide range of abilities. If your child has severe learning disabilities or needs therapeutic support, please reach out to us directly at programs@teamcrossbridge.com before purchasing and we can help you determine if it’s the right fit.
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No. The School Search Workshop is not designed for a therapeutic search. However, we have a full team at Crossbridge who is able to support mental health placements. You can book a free consultation with us here.
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Absolutely! We offer add-on services a la carte throughout the workshop. You won’t be able to get the VIP bundle pricing again after checkout, but you can always add stand-alone services.
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Unfortunately, no. We recommend that you go into The School Search Workshop with an open mind and a willingness to discover new options. We can’t guarantee admission or acceptance into any particular school.
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No, The School Search Workshop is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
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We use Kajabi for the course, which means you can access the materials on either your computer or your phone.
Have any other questions?
Contact us and we’ll be happy to answer.
Founder and partner of Crossbridge
Meet your guide, Rebekah Jordan, M.Ed.
Over the past 25 years in education, I’ve been a teacher, head of school, tutor, division head, consultant, board member, and advisor. Along the way, I’ve helped close to a thousand students and families just like you find creative solutions to educational problems.
My favorite students to work with are the ones with something “fun” in their profile, whether that’s a healthy dose of anxiety, dyslexia, neurodivergence (high-five to my ADHD kids), depression, or other mental health challenges.
The (Semi-DIY) School Search Workshop™ grew out of the belief that, just like there’s no one school that’s right for every student, there’s no one way to find the perfect school. So many families are capable of finding their way to the right spot if they have guidance and a plan.
Our team is experienced, brilliant, and above everything, human. We care about your success and your child’s and will be cheering you on from behind the scenes every step of the way.
This Workshop came from parents like you asking for an assist. It’s an honor and a privilege to get to bring it to you.
Program Director at Crossbridge
Meet your guide, Kimberly Keebler Dresner, Ed.D.
I am an adjunct professor who has been teaching and working in education for more than two decades. I have taught multiple grade levels from Pre-K to college, specializing in writing instruction, reading comprehension, and autism education. I hold a doctorate in Cognitive Studies in Literacy and two M.Ed.s in elementary education and teaching and instructional practices. In addition to being the Program Director for The (Semi-DIY) School Search Workshop™, I work with Crossbridge clients in need of school advocacy, IEP support, and special education services. I love making even the trickiest process simple and effective.
You’ll see me as a guide throughout The Workshop. I’m also a regular host of the Q&A coaching sessions and one of our writing and interview coaches.
See you inside!
Pick your package:
VIP? That’s Me!
One-Time Payment
$1800
✔️ 8 Modules with video lessons
✔️ Complete workbook
✔️ Online organizers and email templates
✔️ Access to our full Conversation Library
✔️ Weekly Coaching Calls
✔️ Monthly-ish Guest Expert Sessions
✨ Bonus Guides Pack
Plus
✔️ List review with feedback
✔️ Two-hour interview prep package
✔️ Essay writing and revision package
Save $580 when you go VIP!*
*Off the list price of the a la carte services.
Semi-DIY Core
One-Time Payment
$880
✔️ 8 Modules with video lessons
✔️ Complete workbook
✔️ Online organizers and email templates
✔️ Access to our full Conversation Library
✔️ Weekly Coaching Calls
✔️ Monthly-ish Guest Expert Sessions
✨ Bonus Guides Pack
A la Carte Add-Ons
List review with feedback
Interview prep
Essay writing and revision
get in touch
Still unsure if The (Semi-DIY) School Search Workshop is right for you?
We’re happy to answer any questions you have. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation at the link below and we can help you decide what level of support is best for your family.