Success begins with a solid foundation. Professional Development is the first stage in Jackson Consulting's two-stage PreK-12 literacy system. Each solution is tailored to your specific needs.

The Expertise to Find the Right Programs to Implement

Unfortunately, not all research is created equal. In today's information age, so many more resources are available to us that the task of sorting through it all can be daunting. Sometimes it raises more questions than answers. How do you sort through the great quantity of research and find the quality you need?

Jackson Consulting's research methodology is a process that starts with your problem areas and the goals you wish to achieve. We sort through a wide range of reputable research sources and blended with our extensive program expertise, we are able to create a customized solution to fit your goals and needs.

Professional Development Solutions Available Through:

  • National events and seminars (find upcoming seminars)
  • Customized seminars and speaking engagements
  • Literacy-related institutes

Presentations at the State and District Level »

  • Key Note and Break-Out Session Speaking on “What It Takes” to create a system for implementing a core program and sustaining student growth
  • Literacy Series for Leadership, Literacy Coaches and Classroom Teachers (program specific and generic) and Advanced Literacy Series following initial professional development series
  • Trainer-of-Trainer Model for Core Program Implementation Professional Development Series for Teachers, Literacy Series for Leadership and Literacy Series for Coaches
  • Research Mini-Sessions on Phonemic Awareness, Explicit Phonics Instruction, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Assessment (program specific and generic)

Presentations at the School Level »

  • Literacy Leadership Series for Principals, Assistant Principals, Literacy Specialists, and Special Education Leaders designed to build leadership capacity for sustained literacy achievement (program specific and generic). Advanced Series available following initial series.
  • Literacy Coach Series for building a deep understanding of the elements of literacy coaching, diagnosing student and teacher support needs, analyzing student data and building technical coaching and teaching reading skills (program specific and generic)
  • Classroom Teacher series designed for increasing effectiveness in teaching reading, designing plans for differentiating instruction and student intervention (program specific and generic)
  • Classroom Management in Literacy seminar designed to provide support for teachers as they prepare to implement or refine a classroom management system
  • Instructional Aide/Interventionist Seminar designed to model, practice and provide feedback on the essential routines and procedures to use for small group instruction in and out of the regular classroom setting
  • Research Mini-Sessions on Phonemic Awareness, Explicit Phonics Instruction, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Assessment (program specific and generic)

Learn more about our On-Site Support »

 
 
 

If you have students in need, we'll be there.

Where ever your school or district is located, Jackson Consulting can provide a solution for you. We provide true nationwide service. See where some of our clients are located.

 
 

Applying for a Pre-K or Pre-Reading First Grant?

Learn how Jackson Consulting can help you with the professional development and technical assistance needed in implementing and executing your grant. Contact us today!