District Superintendent Support and Empowerment
Our school district targeted services assist upper level leaders by providing support in the following areas:
☑ Use of data to drive district-level decision making with regard to district needs
☑ Creation of district-wide initiatives for school improvement and positive motivation
☑ Trainings for district staff in any chosen topic
☑ School visits to assess needs for school improvement and implement strategies aligned to district-wide goals
☑ Analysis of district-wide performance trends and prescriptive recommendations for performance improvement
☑ Budgeting within the confines of city, state, and federal allocations
☑ Troubleshooting of personnel matters
☑ Appropriate delegation of tasks
☑ Creation of emergency protocols and systems
☑ Fostering of effective communication skills development creating positive relationships with all stakeholders
☑ Creation of time management plans
☑ Cultivation of community relationships
☑ Creation of positive district culture by knowing and celebrating your district
☑ All compliance matters: Special education and English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners
☑ Assistance with district-wide grant writing
☑ Cultivation of rich district partnerships/collaborations
☑ Strategic planning for districtwide mental health initiatives
☑ Guidance on implementing trauma-informed leadership practices
☑ Support with selecting and evaluating mental health curricula and programs
☑ Crisis response planning and postvention consultation
☑ Policy development for mental health and wellness integration
☑ Coordination of staff wellness and burnout prevention initiatives
☑ Design of district-level social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks
☑ Data analysis of student and staff mental health trends and needs
☑ Professional development for administrators on mental health literacy
☑ Partnership development with local mental health agencies and providers
☑ Oversight consultation for MTSS/RTI mental health tiers
☑ Equity-focused approaches to mental health access and stigma reduction
☑ Development of communications strategies for sensitive mental health topics
☑ Creation of mental health task forces and advisory committees
☑ Alignment of mental health efforts with district goals and compliance requirements
☑ Other individual prescriptive plans as needed
School Leader Support and Empowerment
Our school school-level targeted services assist school leaders by providing support in the following areas:
☑ Use of data to drive effective school decision-making
☑ Ideas for use of shared space and individual school facilities
☑ Development of safety protocols and emergency response procedures
☑ Revision of all school policies and procedures
☑ Assessment of teaching methods and plans for improvement of pedagogy
☑ Monitoring of student achievement—both academic and social-emotional
☑ Creative scheduling
☑ Creating budgeting
☑ Conducting effective and purposeful teacher cycles of observations
☑ Grant writing assistance
☑ Development of school partnerships
☑ Fostering student empowerment via social-emotional support systems
☑ Developing staff leadership
☑ Hiring of staff members
☑ Creation of and sustaining a positive school climate
☑ Creation of systems to promote parent-family relations
☑ Formation of community partnerships
☑ Establishment of student community service opportunities
☑ Refining of human relations and communication skills
☑ Development of vertical and interdisciplinary standards-aligned curriculum
☑ Creating a systematic program for social-emotional learning
☑ All compliance matters: Special Ed and ELLs
☑ Creation of timelines and time management plans
☑ Extracurricular programming
☑ Preparation for administrative interviews
☑ Preparation of PowerPoint presentation for all topics
☑ Development and implementation of schoolwide mental health plans
☑ Consultation on trauma-informed school practices
☑ Staff training on student mental health warning signs and referral processes
☑ Support in establishing or enhancing school-based mental health teams
☑ Guidance on implementing tiered mental health supports within MTSS/RTI frameworks
☑ Integration of mental health goals into School Comprehensive Education Plans (SCEP)
☑ Assistance in evaluating and selecting evidence-based SEL and mental wellness programs
☑ Strategies for fostering a culture of psychological safety and emotional resilience
☑ Planning wellness initiatives to prevent staff burnout and promote work-life balance
☑ Support for creating calm spaces or wellness rooms for students and staff
☑ Guidance on managing mental health-related crises and postvention protocols
☑ Coaching on de-escalation strategies and behavioral health supports
☑ Building partnerships with community mental health providers and agencies
☑ Auditing current school climate and mental wellness efforts for impact and equity
☑ Enhancing family engagement practices related to student emotional well-being
☑ Other individual prescriptive plans as needed
Teacher Support and Empowerment
Our school-level targeted services assist teachers by providing support and creating systems in the following areas:
☑ Writing curriculum
☑ Using data to drive lesson planning
☑ Crafting differentiated and real-world learning lesson and unit plans
☑ Writing interdisciplinary units
☑ Getting involved in school-wide decision making and events
☑ Becoming a team player
☑ Understanding student social-emotional issues
☑ Developing a personal professional game plan
☑ Designing a student-centered project-based learning classroom
☑ Cultivating a positive classroom culture
☑ Developing classroom management procedures
☑ Supervision of classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment
☑ Organizing supplies and resources for lessons and presentations
☑ Delivering differentiated instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning
☑ Planning and implementing educational activities and events
☑ Preparing and distributing periodic progress reports and semester report cards
☑ Attending parent-teacher meetings
☑ Evaluating and documenting students’ progress
☑ Allocating and grading homework, assignments, and tests
☑ Building positive relationships with students, staff member and parents
☑ Professional development on recognizing and responding to student mental health concerns
☑ Classroom strategies for supporting students with anxiety, trauma, and behavioral challenges
☑ Guidance on embedding social-emotional learning (SEL) into daily instruction
☑ Coaching on self-care practices and stress management techniques for educators
☑ Support in creating emotionally safe and inclusive classroom environments
☑ Assistance in setting up classroom calm-down areas or mindfulness corners
☑ Integration of mental health awareness into content and curriculum where appropriate
☑ Training on managing compassion fatigue and avoiding burnout
☑ Tools for supporting students in crisis or with emotional regulation difficulties
☑ Collaboration on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans with mental health components
☑ Resources and frameworks for building strong teacher-student relationships
☑ Facilitation of peer support groups or professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on wellness
☑ Support in understanding and utilizing school-based mental health services
☑ Strategies for communicating with families about student mental health needs
☑ Access to toolkits for promoting resilience, empathy, and emotional literacy in the classroom
☑ Other individual prescriptive plans as needed

““Cheryl and Melinda are visionary leaders. They not only understand the nuts and bolts of effective practices within the multitude of educational needs, but they bring an amazing balance of heart, soul, and passion to creating systems that uplift the process of enhancing and building schools that provide impact.””
HAL EISENBERG
WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITY