Every move resets the classroom. It doesn’t have to.
A child who once loved reading begins to doubt herself. A math-whiz starts to wonder if he’s “behind.” A child already struggling, slips further and further behind. Confidence shrinks. Identity shifts from I can learn to maybe I’m not good at this. Parents see the spark flicker. Teachers feel that something is missing, but the story they need just isn’t there on day one.
This is the reality for many military families and their children.
For active-duty families, moving is a rhythm. New base. New state. New standards. We make sure progress travels with the child; we also watch for students who are already behind in specific areas and keep them from getting lost in the shuffle of life. Teachers see what matters next; parents can advocate with confidence; children keep their momentum.
The Boxes, the Bell, the Blank Slate
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Who We Are
Six schools in nine years. New hallways, new standards, new “getting to know you” meetings. Stephanie Rundle stood where many military parents stand, watching a confident learner get treated like a mystery file. The first week always felt the same: re-teaching what her child already knew while the real gaps stayed hidden.
Confidence dimmed.
Momentum stalled.
Stephanie didn’t want a new promise; she needed a better handoff. Bridge and Banner™ is the system she built so families like hers don’t have to watch progress get repacked with every move. The system respects what has been learned. It also surfaces unfinished learning early, so children who arrive behind in reading, math, or writing receive timely support and a clear path forward.
Confidence returns.
Momentum grows.
Why Bridge and Banner™
Bridge and Banner turns scattered records into a plain-language Continuity Plan for PreK–5. It shows what has been taught, what is mastered, and what needs work, so receiving teachers can begin on day one. It prevents week-one guesswork; it reduces repetitive instruction; it removes the burden of proving the same skills again. Most importantly, it identifies gaps without stigma and outlines targeted next steps, so students who are already behind do not drift further.
Bridge and Banner™ transforms a reset into a handoff.
Meet the Founder
Stephanie Rundle is a seasoned educator and instructional coach who has supported teachers, principals, and districts in building effective, real-world systems. As a military spouse and parent, she experienced the human cost of repeated transitions and created Bridge and Banner™ to close that gap. Her leadership and perspective are informed by years in classrooms and district rooms.
How Bridge and Banner™ Empowers Everyone
Every move reshuffles the adults around a child, but it shouldn’t reshuffle the child’s progress. Bridge and Banner™ gives each stakeholder the same, plain-language picture of learning so handoffs feel seamless, not uncertain. With shared clarity, families, teachers, and district leaders can act in sync from day one.
Families (Parents and Children)
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Carry the learning story: A respectful, portable snapshot of skills, supports, and strengths.
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Advocate with confidence: Speak the same language as the school from the first meeting.
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Protect identity and momentum: Your child is more than grades; their growth is visible.
Teachers
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Day-one clarity: See mastery, partials, and gaps at a glance.
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Differentiate without delay: Teach forward instead of restarting.
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Conference-ready: Align quickly with families using shared, plain-language documentation.
District and School Leaders
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Continuity at scale: A practical framework that complements SIS/IEP/504 (no duplication).
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Train-the-trainer model: Build internal champions and sustain adoption.
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Measurable outcomes: Reduce lost instructional time; improve early placement into services and enrichment; raise family satisfaction.
Continuity in Action: Our Programs
Bridge and Banner™ delivers a portable, plain-language Continuity Plan (PreK–5) and the training to use it well, so districts, schools, teachers, and families can turn a reset into a handoff. We meet you where you are with implementation paths that are practical, coach-supported, and FERPA-friendly, helping students keep momentum, teachers teach forward from day one, and leaders scale continuity across campuses.
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District Pilot (6 months): Admin alignment, train-the-trainer, parent workshops, office hours, and an outcomes report with a scale plan.
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School Implementation Package: On-site or virtual PD, classroom-ready templates, conference guides, and semester-one coaching.
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Parent Empowerment Toolkit: A respectful, portable plan template, move-timelines, and advocacy guides that speak the school’s language.
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Teacher Essentials: Day-one differentiation maps, quick-reference guides, and high-trust family conference scripts.
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Privacy & Data Practices: Data-minimal, district-controlled, and complementary to SIS/IEP/504. No platform sprawl.