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Learn more below about each of these offerings to support learning systems that develop student agency and the essential skills, dispositions, and knowledge we all need to thrive in a dynamic world.
How I Work
How I Work
I value both process and outcomes. Through collaborative facilitation that invites diverse voices, I tap into your community's existing assets to move toward your goals. My approach honors local context while utilizing external learning.
Bridge Builder Between Practitice + Strategy
I operate at both systems level (strategy, big picture) AND ground level (implementation, classroom reality). I toggle effectively between these perspectives. Ideas must reach students through actual practices, and sustainable practices need coherent systems.
Systems + Story
I recognize interdependence between systems design and strategic communications. Schools doing innovative work also need clear communication to build internal engagement and community understanding.
Building Capacity, Not Dependency
My goal is to strengthen your team's ability to continue the work, not create ongoing reliance on external support. Solutions are co-created with your community, not imported from elsewhere.
Systems Design and Implementation Support
Systems Design and Implementation Support
Performance Assessment for Deeper Learning
Performance Assessment for Deeper Learning
Competency-based assessment systems
Performance assessments: portfolios, projects, exhibitions, student-led conferences
Competency-aligned, career- and community-connected learning experiences
Rubrics and evaluation criteria aligned to Portrait of Graduate or competency frameworks
Example client need: "We want students to demonstrate deeper learning connected to the community and real world. We’re ready to go beyond traditional tests and classroom projects that are only for the teacher and a grade."
Student Work Analysis
Student Work Analysis
Creating systems for student work analysis and calibration—within or across schools
Facilitating calibration sessions where teachers analyze student work together
Coaching teachers to lead their own calibration processes
Cross-school sessions where multiple schools learn from each other and validate their local systems
Example client need: "We have a Portrait of a Graduate but don't know how to assess it reliably."
Graduate Requirements Redesign
Graduate Requirements Redesign
Rethinking graduation requirements to incorporate real-world experiences
Designing capstone projects, portfolios, and flexible pathways
Policy development and community engagement support
Example client need: "Our graduation requirements don't reflect our Portrait of a Graduate. We are ready to go beyond course requirements to ensure our graduates are ready to thrive."
Competency Framework Development
Competency Framework Development
Developing competency frameworks and learning progressions for Portraits of a Graduate/Learner
Aligning frameworks to assessment systems and instructional practices
Building educator understanding and capacity to use frameworks
Example client need: “We have a Portrait of a Learner, but haven’t defined what it looks like as students develop the portrait skills.”
Story Capture and Strategic Communications
Story Capture and Strategic Communications
Case Studies & Documentation
Case Studies & Documentation
Case studies or blog posts documenting current practices and transformation journeys
Content based on interviews, site visits, and analysis of student work and other artifacts
Example client need: "We’ve learned from others and we’re ready to share our journey."
Thought Leadership Support
Thought Leadership Support
Developing change narratives and community engagement strategies
Supporting organizations to reflect on progress and articulate next steps
Site visit facilitation to build understanding of innovative practices
Example client need: "We need to build community support for our transformation work."
Example Engagements
Example Engagements
Discovery & Planning (1-5 days)
Needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, initial recommendations
Implementation Support (10-25 days over 6-12 months)
Professional development, coaching, design facilitation, ongoing support
Strategic Projects (5-15 days)
Specific deliverables like competency framework development, redesigned graduate requirements, or case study documentation
Multi-Year Partnerships
Sustained support for deeper transformation, typically 15-30 days annually
Every engagement is customized to your context, goals, and capacity.
Let's Explore Working Together
Let's Explore Working Together
Interested in learning more? I'm happy to schedule an exploratory conversation to understand your needs and discuss how I might support your work.
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