REDI Lab

A Proven Model of Inquiry

Colorado Academy’s REDI Lab offers Ninth-Twelfth Graders the opportunity to transform their own education into a personalized journey that is creative, rigorous, and relevant.

The REDI Lab Aimee and Jonathan Coleman Center—the program’s home base in Denver’s Mariposa Arts District since 2023—affords learners dedicated time and space for deep work, positioning students with the initiative and agency to self-direct their way through a project of their own design. Operating as a one-trimester “school-within-a-school” experience, the REDI Lab helps students generate the self-awareness they need to be successful in school and beyond.

Built on entrepreneurial principles adapted from industry and the business world, REDI Lab prepares students for a lifetime of innovative thinking.

Course Offerings

Signature Trimester Experience - Grades 11 and 12 - At REDI Lab Coleman Center

Signature Trimester Experience - Grades 11 and 12 - At REDI Lab Coleman Center

Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to apply to participate in the REDI Lab during the second or the third trimester. The process to join begins by discussing the options with an advisor, a teacher, and/or a member of the REDI Lab team. Considerations around course schedule during a given trimester, involvement in extracurriculars, and work toward the completion of graduation requirements are the primary factors to consider when choosing Trimester 2 or 3. This choice and agency is the beginning of directing your learning to discover more of what’s possible in your education with the support, guidance, and help from CA and REDI Lab faculty.

The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Elective for Grades 9-12 - On Campus

The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Elective for Grades 9-12 - On Campus

In this dynamic one-trimester REDI Lab elective, students develop the mindset and creative thinking strategies that drive world-changing entrepreneurs. This course is about transformation—not just of ideas, but of how you think, solve problems, and approach challenges. Through real-world projects and exclusive case studies from top business schools, you’ll develop essential capabilities that define entrepreneurial thinking.

Why REDI Lab?

Personalized Learning

Pursue your unique interests and goals while staying on track for graduation.

Mentorship & Support

Work closely with experienced mentors to guide your journey.

Real-World Experience

Gain practical skills and knowledge that will prepare you for college and beyond.

Supportive Community

Connect with like-minded peers and build lasting friendships.

A Signature Program

The Lab’s ability to distill student purpose into long-term potential has made it into a signature program at Colorado Academy with growing presence. The REDI Lab now offers two-week summer sessions that are open to high school students from any school in the Denver Metro Area.

The Coleman Center is also home to UnlimitED, a community-based education organization for people who believe that the role of schools must be redefined and educators who want to rethink what they do in the classroom.

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