Consultants

Larry Can Help With: Grades K-12
●Strategies for prioritizing curriculum: building our skills
●Critical steps in prioritizing curriculum
●Using data in instructional decision making and student self-assessment
●UbD and Essential Question Training

Marie Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Integrated Curriculum
●UbD
●Essential question training
●Curriculum mapping
●Creating and sustaining remarkable learning environments
●Curriculum development and planning

Dr. Annunziato's Expertise Includes:
● Collaborative Leadership
● Collective Mindset
● School Improvement Planning

Max Can Help You With

Grades K-12
●Creating suicide safety in schools
●Comprehensive Youth Suicide
●Next steps and challenges

Amy Can Help With: 

GRADES K-12
●Understanding and assessing reading comprehension
●Utilizing academic vocabulary to increase reading comprehension
●Implementing the writing process in content areas
●Teaching grammar
●Utilizing Socratic Seminar to encourage student discourse

Dr. Bernato's Expertise Includes:
● Collaborative Leadership and Shared Decision Making
● 21st Century Competencies/ Systems thinking
● School Improvement/School Quality Review

Dr. Blackburn's Expertise Includes:
● Collaborative Decision Making
● Organizational Development
● Data Driven Analysis

Ms. Bovard's Expertise Includes:
● Restorative Justice Principles and Practices
● Leadership and Organizational Development
● Site-Based Management

Luvelle Can Help With: GRADES K-12
●The self-reflection, productive conflict, and policy shifts needed to cultivate culturally responsive and inclusive school districts

Karen Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Mind mapping in the content areas
●Using a writer's notebook to unlock student potential
●Culturally Responsive Teaching
●Equity literacy for all learners

Tom Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Restorative Justice Principles and Practices

Joanne Can Help With:

Grades K-8
●Instructional Strategies for Math
●Co-Teaching
●Engaging All Learners with Differentiated Math Stations

Glen Can Help With:

Grades 9-12
●Implementing engaging strategies to teach Living Environment
●Utilizing strategies to increase student success within the Science classroom
●Understanding the standards to improve lesson planning

Sarah Can Help With:

GRADES K-8
●Utilizing literacy assessments to inform instruction
●Writing Curriculum and units of study for using Google Docs
●Providing administrator/parent workshops in the area of literacy
●Implementing poetry Workshop

Carol Ann Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Addressing Implicit Bias
●Navigating challenging conversations
●Leadership in the context of equity and inclusion
●Initiating and managing difficult topics in the classroom

Deborah Can Help You With 

Grades K-12
●Providing Mindfulness Training
●Understanding the impact of Mindfulness on student success
●Implementing Mindfulness across the content areas

Dr. De Luca's Expertise Includes:
● Leadership and Organizational Development
● Social Emotional Learning
● Book Studies

Kathleen Can Help With:

Grades 6-12
●Implementing AP, honors and Regents Chemistry curriculum
●Creating outdoor education lessons
●Planning NYSSLS-aligned lessons
●Enhancing instruction with three- dimensional teaching and learning
●Providing Sci21 training

Judy Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Implementing co-teaching models and successful planning, instruction, assessment, and reflection
●Utilizing formative assessment to drive instruction
●Applying strategies for teaching ELLs in the general education classroom
●Tiering Instruction to meet multiple levels of earners
●Increasing student voice in content-area classrooms: using Socratic circles and academic conversations
●Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners

Judy Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Implementing co-teaching models and successful planning, instruction, assessment, and reflection
●Utilizing formative assessment to drive instruction
●Applying strategies for teaching ELLs in the general education classroom
●Tiering Instruction to meet multiple levels of earners
●Increasing student voice in content-area classrooms: using Socratic circles and academic conversations
●Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners

Ruth Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Behavior Planning, Management and Evidence Based Learning Strategies for students with autism
●Training on the needs of students with Autism

Steven Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Project Based Learning (PBL)-Including Introductions, framework, curriculum mapping, lesson planning, interdisciplinary studies; questioning techniques and applying Webb's depth of knowledge to lesson planning
●Curriculum development and planning
●Interdisciplinary teaming
●Developing professional learning communities

Adam Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Expert with Student Voice and Student Engagement
●Meaningful Student Involvement

James Can Help You With

Grades K-12
●Leadership Trainings
●Socially and Emotional Learning
●Search Inside Yourself (SIY)
●Powerful Practice of Mindfulness for building emotional intelligence and cultivating well being

Laura Can Help With: 

Grades K-12
●New Teacher Mentoring
●Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education
●ELL/MLL

Alice Can Help With

Grades 6-12
●Developing a Vertical Alignment Model for teaching Inquiry Skills
●Infusing literacy instruction into the Social Studies curriculum
●Integrating the teaching of historical thinking skills into Social Studies instruction
●Strengthening Advanced Placement History instruction as per the new Frameworks
●Pre AP/Vertical Teams in Social Studies
●Mapping Social Studies Curriculum 6-12 (Content and Skills) to integrate the elements in the new Social Studies Framework
●Providing US and Global History content support for teachers of Special Education and English Language Learners

Connie Can Help With:

Grades K-8
●Singapore Math Strategies
●Ron Clarke Strategies
●Using Music to aid in Math
●Marilyn Burns Math Solutions
●Strategies for Problem Solving
●Intervention Services for Students with Math Deficiencies
●Family Math days
●Using Collegial Circles to Improve Math Instruction

Heidi Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Designing structures for modern learning
●Curriculum mapping and assessment design
●Integrated curriculum
●Understanding by design
●Essential questions
●Using data to impact instruction
●Critical steps in prioritizing curriculum
●Using data in instructional decision making and student self-assessment

Josh Can Help You With

Grades K-12
●Integrative Mental Health and SEL (IMSEL) Foundations K-5 Teacher Training
●IMSEL Foundations Training Grades 6-12

Andrea Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Co-teaching for ENL/ELL
●Implementing Sheltered English Instruction
●Enhancing Staff Development/Professional Development to Support ENL/ELL
●Teaching ENL/ELL in Elementary Mainstream Classrooms
●Teaching ENL/ELL in the Secondary Content Classrooms
●Utilizing teaching methods/learning styles/collaborative instructional strategies with ENL/ELL learners

Victor Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Creating standards based curriculum, units, lessons
●Implementing best practices for reading and writing promoting close reading, raising text complexity, developing argument
●Teaching literacy in the content areas
●Applying critical thinking strategies
●Utilizing teaching protocols and student collaboration

Ryen Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Scaffolding Instruction of Mathematics
●Equity in Mathematics
●Using Differentiated Math Stations

Dr. Jorgensen's Expertise Includes:
● Boards of Education Retreats
● Leadership and Team Building Practices
● Strategic and Organizational Development

Emily Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Introduction to NYSSLS Lesson Planning and Assessment
●Aligning Curriculum to the NYSSLS
●Developing NYSSLS-Aligned Formative and Summative Assessments
●Supporting English Language Learners in Science
 

Linda Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Guidance Practices to Improve Student achievement
●Using Data in the Counseling Office to Improve Practice
●Career Development K-12

Michael Keany's Expertise Includes:

● Coaching/Mentoring and Providing Feedback for Professional Growth
● Leadership Development
● SWOT Analysis and Decision Making

Ms. Klimek's Expertise Includes:

● Organizational Development
● Data Driven Instruction
● Inquiry Teaming

Lauren Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Balanced Literacy
●Reading and/or writing workshops
●Role of readers' and/ or writer's notebook

Diana Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Mathematics Education Training for Elementary Teachers
●Implementing Research Based Best Practices for Mathematical Pedagogy K-12
●Increasing Rigor: deep conceptual understanding, fluency and application
●Understanding and applying mathematical practices
●Utilizing data driven instruction for differentiation
●Understanding Acceleration Pathways

Frank Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Brain-based Learning
●Brain Compatible Organizational Leadership

John Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Dignity Framework for educational equity as a solution to the common challenges district face when attempting to implement equity.
●Eliminating the Stereotype Thread through Belonging
●Envisioning a School Where Everyone Belongs

Steven Can Help With:

GRADES 9-12
●Creating effective scheduling
●Manipulating and innovating the traditional schedule
●Increasing instructional time
●Maximizing the impact of the school day

Beth Can Help With:
GRADES K-12
●Implementing/ sustaining the co-teaching model
●Making curriculum accessible to all
●Providing inclusive Education
●School and District-Level Planning
●Developing classroom communities and social/peer interactions
●Completing individual student studies
●Applying Person-Centered Planning
●Implementing disability specific strategies

Leadership GRADES K-5
●On site consulting with elementary school administrators on ways to establish and maintain successful integrated co-teaching models in their elementary schools
●Additional (before & after) coaching & consulting with co-teaching teams will be scheduled to facilitate and secure the success of their ICT programs

Angela Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Assessment based approach to learning
●Maximizing learning
●Supporting students as independent learners

Kerry Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Dyslexia and/or Reading/Language-Based Learning
●Dyscalculia and Math Related Learning Challenges
●Executive Function
●How to Help Students Succeed
●Learning and Technology Tools and Assistive Supports for Students

Paula Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Supporting Students with ASD in an Inclusive Environment
●Organizing the Classroom Environment
●Organization Skills for students with ASD
●Behavior Management and Evidence-Based Positive Behavioral Supports
●Building Social Skills

Tom Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Distraction, Disruption, Motivation & Grit: Our Brains on Adolescence

Karla Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Race, Culture, Diversity and Culturally Responsive Education
●Equity Audits and Needs Assessments
●Districtwide Equity Action Planning Services
●DEI Strategy Consultations
●Curriculum Development Solutions

Carol Can Help With:

GRADES K-5
●Implementing phonics with fidelity
●Understanding and mastering of Alphabetic Principle
●Developing automaticity in decoding
●Supporting teachers to build foundational phonemic awareness and phonics skills, particularly those who are implementing Fundations and Just Words Curriculums

Lawrence Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Creating a need profile/ Substantiating program significance
●Developing Goals, Objectives and Success Measures
●Crafting an approach or project description building a plan, design, and methods of implementation
●Presenting a Budget and Supporting Budget Narrative
●Devising Evaluation Methods and Engaging a Local or National Evaluator
Multicultural GRADES K-12
●Training to K-12 teachers in cultural diversity
●Developing and adapting curricula to ensure multicultural perspectives and providing professional and leadership development in the area of multicultural education

Carrie Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Complying/sustaining TESOL mandates
●Implementing mentor programs and staff training
●Utilizing curriculum writing to enhance ENL/ELL student success
●Applying various instructional methods

Natalie Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Equity Institute Training
●Equity Action Planning
●Districtwide Equity Action Planning Services
●DEI Strategy Consultation
●Cultural Proficiency

Jay Can Help With: 

GRADES K-12
●UbD Curriculum Design
●Designing Authentic Assessments
●Rubrics
●Curriculum Mapping

Christine Can Help You With

Grades K-12
●Supporting Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
●The Five SEL Competencies and How to Blend them in to a Classroom
●Strategies to Support, SEL, Classroom Management & Engagement
●Building Resilience through Self Care

William Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Assessing Cultural Competencies
●Implicit Bias, Equity & Cultural Competence in Schools
●Reaching the Sometimes Hard-to-Reach

Kira Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Mediation
●Coaching including parent coaching
●Cross-Cultural Psychology

Kira Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Mediation
●Coaching including parent coaching
 

Phillip Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Creating a need profile and establishing significance
●Developing goals, objectives and success measures
●Crafting approach or program descriptions
●Building a plan, design or method of implementation
●Choosing and presenting personnel
●Presenting a budget and budget narrative
●Engaging a local evaluator and your evaluation plan
Instructional Strategies GRADES K-12
●Group Dynamics and Choice Theory
●Classroom Management Techniques
●Social and Behavioral Contracting
●Academic Contracting
●Classroom Community Meetings
●The teacher as a facilitator

Mike Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Behavior Consulting
●Managing Classroom Behavior
●Crisis Intervention

Erica Can Help With:

GRADES K-8
●Creating literacy rich environments
●Coaching and Modeling best practices
●Implementing a Balanced Literacy approach
●Developing literacy strategies

Rose Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Every Student Succeeds Act
●Effective Instructional Practices

John Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Motivational Speaker

Kaye Can Help You With

Grades K-12
●Critical Mental Health Challenges

Diane Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Inclusive Education
●Co-Teaching
●Differentiated Instruction
●Para Professional Training
●Community Building

Anne Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Standards based grading

Dr. Rullan's Expertise Includes:

●Instructional Best Practices
●Curriculum Development
●Leadership Mentoring

Concetta Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Dyslexia: What It Is and What to Do About It
●Specialized Program Individualizing Reading Excellence (SPIRE) Training
●Customized Trainings as needed

Kristina Can Help With:

GRADES K-8
●Administering the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System to inform instruction
●Implementing the New York State Standards within the Reading and Writing Workshop K-8
●Using small group Instruction to improve reading achievement
●Empowering literacy coaches to support effective professional development

Randy Can Help With:

GRADES K-12

●Providing AIS mentoring services informed by data
Enhancing instructional coaching in all content areas by analyzing student data
●Implementing and maintaining effective data teams
●Facilitating the training of teachers and administrators in the design of rigorous assessments at all grade levels and in all departments
●Linking Webb's Depth of Knowledge as well as other criteria related to classifying the objectives and rigor of assessment tasks

Karen Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Understanding anti bullying protocols
●Implementing Dignity for All Students
●Creating New York State Safe Schools

Karen Can Help With: GRADES K-12
●Understanding anti bullying protocols
●Implementing Dignity for All Students
●Creating New York State Safe Schools

Peggie Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Developing & Fostering positive school culture
●Teacher Mentor Training
●Social Emotional Learning

Rita Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Implementing and sustaining character education
●Applying effective behavior management strategies
●Understanding =instructional strategies
●Implementing administrative practices that impact culture and climate

Rita Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Implementing and sustaining character education
●Applying effective behavior management strategies
●Understanding =instructional strategies
●Implementing administrative practices that impact culture and climate

Anne Marie Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Enhancing public speaking skills
●Improving leadership communication
●Understanding and applying accent modification
●Implementing mindfulness and communication
●Elevating presentation skills

Nancy Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Designing learner active classrooms
●Designing equitable learning environment
●Building executive function

Catherine Can Help With:

Grades K-12
●Coordinating self- sustaining programs
●Increasing grant writing & management
●Implementing program planning and development
●Creating school & community partnerships

The Reading & Writing Project Can Help With:

GRADES K-8
●Begin or Continue Professional Development with Workshop Teaching, Units of Study in Reading, Writing, or Phonics & Whole School or District Literary Reform

Alan Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Leadership Development
●Moving Schools from good to great

Jeanne Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Identifying and Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum
●Assessing Students with Autism
●Strategies and Interventions for Students with ASD
●Making curriculum accessible to all
●Providing inclusive Education
●School and District-Level Planning
 

Brian Can Help With:

Grades 6-12
●Incorporating inquiry into the Science classroom
●Applying inclusion and co-teaching strategies in the science classroom.
●Developing curriculum that aligns science curricula with NY State Standards
Leadership GRADES 6-12
●Fourteen years as middle school and high school science department chairperson
●Responsible for comprehensive 6-12 science curriculum and master schedule
●Supervision of teachers including strategic planning and shared decision making
●Communication Skills
●Development and management of the 6-12 science budget

Debra Can Help With:

GRADES K-12
●Special Education Collegial Circles