Activating the light within ourselves and our teaching & learning practice.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Alignment & Accreditation
We believe that strategic planning can be an exciting process that focuses on collaboration and building systemic school structures. This unique approach is centered around the organization's vision of equity and involves continuously reimagining policies and procedures while also incorporating diverse voices and perspectives. Through this process, organizations can achieve better alignment and inclusion, positioning themselves well on the pathway to school accreditation or other predetermined destinations.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Engage Adult Learners & Elevate Practice
It is critical to enhance the self-awareness and skills of educators and administrators in schools and teacher education programs to provide high-quality adult education that benefits children the most. Our focus is on bringing mental health issues to the forefront as crucial knowledge for supporting young people and providing genuine care to colleagues. Progressive education emphasizes the value of collective learning and accountability. We create specialized communities of teaching and learning practice that focus on innovative adult learning strategies and culturally responsive pedagogy. Our professional development sessions aim to inspire educators to improve their practices collectively.
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
Examine Equity
Schools and organizations are supported to develop and deepen their capacity for equity and addressing key components of progressive child-centered education. Liberatory models, self assessments, equity audits, participatory action research elements are utilized to design, evaluate and measure equity and cultural competency within policies school, procedures, and programs at both the classroom and institutional levels. Contact us for details on how we can customize assessments and evaluations based on your needs and goals.
LEADERSHIP COACHING
Reflect & Retool
If you are interested in one-on-one coaching or group coaching with small teams, these sessions are designed to address key areas of growth, set direction, and help you achieve your goals. This is beneficial for both newly credentialed and seasoned professionals. You will learn ways to align your passions and goals more fully with your practice, whether it be in the classroom, in administration, research, private consultancy, or policymaking. Coaching provides a space to focus on your self-care while working towards professional growth and implementing strategies to make the most impact along your day-to-day journey.
TEACHER EDUCATION
Teach & Transform
Let's collaborate to enhance your teacher education program by systematically integrating equity into your organization. We provide tools for equity integration that align your internal processes, grading rubrics, course content, instructor evaluations, and more. Additionally, we offer culturally-responsive field consultancy and practicum advising support for your adult learners.
RESEARCH CONSULTING
Cultivating Community
Advising on policy decisions affecting equity in education, we specialize in collaborating with educators and administrators to implement research-based improvements that focus on mental health, equity, and cultural responsiveness. We stay current on developments in education research and child-centered philosophy. Additionally, we work with research teams to design and guide participatory action research.