Strategic Consulting for Educational Leaders

In today's complex educational landscape, district leaders face unprecedented challenges that require innovative solutions and sustainable strategies. Our strategic consulting services help school districts navigate change, build capacity, and achieve transformational outcomes aligned with their unique vision and context.

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Expert guidance when it matters most

Our team of seasoned educational leaders brings decades of collective experience to help your district tackle complex challenges with confidence and clarity. We partner with school and district leaders to identify leverage points for meaningful change, develop actionable strategies, and build the capacity needed for sustained improvement.

We provide strategic consulting for:

  • Districts navigating significant change or transitions

  • Leadership teams seeking to align vision with action

  • Systems facing persistent challenges requiring fresh perspectives

  • Organizations ready to transform potential into measurable outcomes

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More than traditional consulting

Our comprehensive approach to strategic consulting incorporates essential elements that work together to create lasting, meaningful change in your educational system.

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Solution Design

Education is full of intractable challenges. We help teams get unstuck and solve the right problems through collaborative processes that build consensus and capacity.

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Partnership Cultivation

Schools need vision-aligned partners with the right resources. We help connect partners and facilitate collaborative action that maximizes impact for students and communities.

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Evaluations

Feedback is critical to continuous improvement. We provide comprehensive program reviews and staff 360° evaluations to gather the data needed to inform strategic decisions and growth.

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Strategic Planning

Plans that sit on shelves and collect dust are a waste of money. We facilitate planning processes that transform vision into actionable strategies with clear accountability measures.

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Executive Coaching

Great schools and systems are led by transformational leaders. We provide coaching that helps administrators develop the skills and mindsets needed to lead effectively.

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Professional Development

"Learner-Centered" should not be just for students. We deliver customized and differentiated adult learning experiences that build capacity at all levels of your organization.

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“Erik helped our team of parents, teachers and administrators collaborate and problem solve around a long standing issue. His ability to bring everyone together in a positive and productive manner was invaluable.”

- LISA, CALIFORNIA SUPERINTENDENT