Invitational Education

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Invitational theory (Purkey & Novak, 1984, 1988; Purkey & Schmidt, 1987, 1990; Purkey & Stanley, 1991) is a collection of assumptions that seek to explain phenomena and provide a means of intentionally summoning people to realize their relatively boundless potential in all areas of worthwhile human endeavor. Its purpose is to address the entire global nature of human existence and opportunity, and to make life a more exciting, satisfying and enriching experience. Invitational theory is unlike any other system reported in the professional literature in that it provides an overarching framework for a variety of programs, policies, places and processes that fit with its basic components.

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Invitational theory is unlike any other system reported in the professional literature in that it provides an overarching framework for a variety of approaches and models that fit with its four basic assumptions. These assumptions give it purpose and direction and take the form of four propositions: trust, respect, optimism, and intentionality.