Sierra Expeditionary Learning School (SELS) is a K-8 tuition-free public charter within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. SELS inspires a diverse group of learners to achieve academic excellence and develop a strong sense of character and community. Curriculum is implemented through project-based expeditions and fieldwork that challenge students to think critically while also fostering their natural curiosity and love of learning.

SELS has been recognized as a 2023 California Distinguished School; this high honor is bestowed on schools demonstrating exemplary achievements. In 2017, SELS became an EL Education Mentor School to support new programs in the network. Also in 2017, SELS was named a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education! The Blue Ribbon award recognizes schools where students achieve high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. In 2015, SELS became an EL Education Credentialed School which recognizes high implementation of and excellence in the Expeditionary Learning model.

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Job openings: Middle school aide/support teacher

SELS LCAP ’24-25

School classroom hours: Middle school 7:30 am – 2:20 pm ; Elementary school 9:10 am – 3:20 pm.