If you are the leader of a state or district that covers a large number of people or a vast land area, you know that the challenge of effectively reaching everyone is real. We have over a decade of experience designing and implementing statewide and district-wide professional learning and school improvement initiatives. Let us help you design your initiative in a way that ensures you meet your goals!
Leaders in large education systems (state education agencies, large urban districts, rural districts that cover significant territory, etc.) all have a common problem of practice. They are the primary instructional leader for their system, and they look at the data on literacy, math, science, and other important topics, and they see a need to make a change. Change isn't easy, though. People are naturally resistant to change. So how do you as a leader change the practices of not just one person, but an entire organization of people?
We offer a consulting approach that draws on the principles of implementation science, change management, organizational development, and the school effectiveness literature. These principles have been tested and proven across the education, healthcare, and business sectors time and again. They have worked for others and they will work for you. The key benefits of working with us on your large-scale initiative include:
Clear Focus and Communication: We will help you create a focused initiative so that everyone who needs to change understands your vision, why the change is necessary, and knows what their part is in the change process. We also work with you to ensure your efforts are not watered down by competing priorities.
Thoughtful Planning: We facilitate your planning process to ensure that the logic of your initiative makes sense and that there aren't any major blind spots (something that we call "black box thinking"). We work with you to create a theory of action and implementation plan that clarifies everything that absolutely must occur in order for your ultimate goals to become a reality.
Effective Implementation: We provide services that walk side-by-side with you during the implementation process to ensure that your entire initiative goes according to plan. You can even lean on us to lead the implementation process, if you choose.
Measurement and Evaluation: From the beginning, we identify the key metrics of success and develop a measurement plan that monitors both the progress and effectiveness of your initiative, and we develop reports that you can use with key stakeholders to demonstrate that your plan is working.
You are a great leader with big plans! If you are interested in having us support you with your large-scale goals, reach out and set up a free consultation with us today. We would love to partner with you!