PCG’s Education team

04/21/2023

The New Jersey Special Education Summit takes place in one week! Visit the event website to view the agenda and read more about this year’s featured speakers: http://ow.ly/JO9O50NPqnp.

Register for the Summit today at http://ow.ly/mB1C50NPqni.

04/19/2023

Congratulations, Brooke!

Congratulations to PCG’s Brooke Bell, who received the Paula Gulak Impact on Community Award last month at Rvatech/’s Margaret Lyn McDermid Awards!

This recognition is given to a woman who has had a significant impact on her community in the areas of growth, enhancement, education, and promotion of technology within or outside of her organization. In addition to the technology project work she does on PCG’s Education team to help improve student outcomes, Brooke mentors local high school students at Henrico County Public Schools' Center for Information Technology and is a member of the Center for Information Technology Advisory Board at Deep Run High School.

04/14/2023

In two weeks, join Public Consulting Group (PCG) and New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association - NJPSA—virtually or in person—for the New Jersey Special Education Summit! Learn more and register here: http://ow.ly/bAR050NJLos

This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Darren Kennedy, a Senior Consultant and Subject Matter Expert on School Leadership at PCG as well as an experienced teacher, assistant principal, principal, and leadership coach. Dr. Kennedy’s keynote presentation, “Rethinking PD For Leaders to Respond to the Times,” will explore ways that Special Education Directors and School Leaders can move to rethink professional learning for leadership development.

Visit the event website to view this year’s full agenda and list of speakers: http://ow.ly/RgnK50NJLot

01/24/2023

Today is International Day of Education! At PCG, we're proud to work with schools, school districts, and state education agencies to help promote student success, improve programs and processes, and optimize financial resources. To learn more, visit http://ow.ly/eEwu50MzjMa.

12/13/2022

PCG is here to help you on your path to educational equity. Our AIM framework (Assess, Implement, and Maintain) is designed to provide client-specific support at any stage of equity building.

Learn more about PCG’s Equity Education services here: http://ow.ly/y65950M2ygU

02/01/2021

There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s webinar at 3:00 PM ET with Broward County Public Schools (FL) and Glenbard Township High School District 87 (IL)! You’ll learn how they developed programs for building and sustaining racial equity leadership in their districts that incorporates the Courageous Conversations about Race protocol. Unable to attend? Register now and we’ll send you a recording to watch at your convenience later! To register: http://ow.ly/x2Jt50DopcK

01/22/2021

Join us on February 2nd at 3:00 PM ET for an engaging conversation with district leaders from Broward County Public Schools (FL) and Glenbard Township High School District 87 (IL) as they share how they developed programs for building and sustaining racial equity leadership in their districts that incorporates the Courageous Conversations about Race protocol. Register today and even if you aren't able to attend the live session, we will send you a recording of the conversation to watch at your convenience! Reserve your spot here: http://ow.ly/iEKH50Dg2a8

12/04/2020

It is an honor to be part of a team selected by NASA to help inspire the next generation of space explorers through STEM-based learning. At PCG, we are always on the lookout for innovative, new ways to help our education partners nationwide promote student success, and Project Ianos is an exciting way for us to do just that. Read more: http://ow.ly/qaTL50CDd6b NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Aldrin Family Foundation Explorer At Large The University of Kansas

11/24/2020

"If this year has taught us nothing else, it’s that equity and racial justice need to be addressed holistically, in order for our children to flourish." - Superintendent Robert Runcie of Broward County Public Schools shares 5 tips to help districts bridge the equity divide in a new article from eSchool News. Learn more about the , , and ( ) work being done in one of the nation’s largest and most diverse school districts here:

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed historic inequities that have long-plagued our schools and society. Schools have always served as a hub of support and aid to children, their families, and comm…

11/23/2020

Critical work is underway in one of the nation's largest and most diverse districts where educators are having Courageous Conversations that lead to systemic equity transformation. Since 2018, PCG has had the opportunity to work with Broward County Public Schools to help build the capacity of educators, administrators, and other district staff to engage in meaningful, productive discussions about race, diversity and tolerance. Here's a great article from District Administration that explores the framework Superintendent Robert Runcie is using to drive systemic change throughout his district.

A change in behavior that can begin to dismantle systemic racism and implicit biases in education involves the hundreds of "discretionary moments" that occur during the school day.

11/20/2020

We learned so much at ! Thank you, Urban Collaborative, for virtually bringing together such passionate, innovative thought leaders from around the country.

You can learn more about PCG’s special education case management solutions and improvement services here: http://ow.ly/cBBt50Cmfr1

11/19/2020

We’re excited for day one of the virtual Urban Collaborative Fall Member Meeting!

Tomorrow, Amy Howie and Meredith Keedy-Merk of PCG will be leading an interactive session exploring how to support Students with Significant Disabilities during these unique times.

To learn more about PCG’s work in this area, visit: http://ow.ly/2PpR50Cmgmt