The role of school and school system leaders is complex, challenging, and vital to the realization of an equitable and just society. When leaders are culturally responsive, they lead schools and school systems in ways that disrupt systemic barriers and racist structures, and that create learning experiences intentionally built to meet the needs of every child. Being culturally responsive is the work at the heart of making school systems more equitable.
A strategic approach is essential for making authentic and sustainable growth and change. We help leaders and their teams conduct equity-informed assessments of systems, policies, and practices, and use those findings to prioritize needs and develop and implement longer-term strategies. We provide and can customize professional learning that develops culturally responsive leaders equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to advance equity, including reflecting on their personal equity journey, defining and observing culturally responsive instruction, and building school and family coalitions.
Leadership coaching helps education leaders take on adaptive challenges. It provides education leaders with perspective, helps us see things we might not be aware of, and supports us in doing our work more effectively. A strong coach can help develop ...
Creating learning environments for students that reflect their life experiences is central to their ability to be successful as learners. When education leaders are truly student centered, they help foster classroom spaces where students experience academic success, feel valued and ...
District-level education leaders face an ever-expanding set of challenges in their roles and require opportunities for pause and reflection. To enact meaningful change, leaders must step back from their normal routines and re-center themselves in building community and strengthening critical ...
High-quality instructional materials (HQIM) help students to meet their highest potential and learn how to collaborate, investigate, and solve complex problems. As more districts shift to HQIM, teachers need access to effective professional development that best prepares them to successfully ...
To develop and maintain classrooms that effectively center students, school and district leaders must build their capacity to evaluate classroom instruction through a stronger student-centered lens and provide actionable feedback based on classroom observation. Observing Student-Centered Instruction enables school and ...