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Education

Educator Effectiveness
& Evaluation

Observation shouldn't be something teachers dread. It should be the most useful professional development they receive all year.

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Most districts have an evaluation system. Far fewer have an evaluation culture — one where teachers understand exactly what excellent practice looks like, where administrators observe with consistency and precision, and where every post-observation conference actually moves instruction forward.

This service builds that culture from the ground up. Whether your district is implementing a new framework, struggling with inconsistent observations, or trying to close the gap between evaluation scores and student outcomes, Kathy brings both the technical expertise and the practical experience to make your system work the way it was designed to.

What's Included
Framework-Based Evaluation Implementation
Full rollout support for evidence-based evaluation systems
Custom Rubric Development
Built to reflect your district's context and priorities
Administrator Observation Coaching
One-on-one or small group skill building for principals
SPED & Differentiated Evaluation Tools
Adapted instruments for specialized instructional roles
Inter-Rater Reliability Training
Calibration workshops to align evaluator scoring
Michigan PA 224/225 Compliance Support
Navigate state educator effectiveness requirements
What Districts Walk Away With
  • Administrators who observe with confidence, consistency, and calibration
  • Teachers who understand evaluation criteria — and aren't surprised by feedback
  • A shared language for instruction that connects observation to professional growth
  • Documentation practices that are legally defensible and educationally meaningful
Best Suited For
K–12 School Districts Building Principals Curriculum Directors HR / Educator Effectiveness Coordinators
In-Person Virtual Available Ongoing Retainer Project-Based
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Corporate

Manager Training &
Performance Systems

The best managers aren't born knowing how to evaluate people. They're trained. Most organizations skip that step entirely.

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Most companies have a performance review process. What they rarely have is a management team that knows how to use it well. The result: vague feedback, inflated ratings, zero development, and employees who leave not because of the job — but because of how they were managed.

This service equips your managers with the concrete skills to observe, document, and discuss performance in a way that actually drives growth. Drawing from 25+ years of educator evaluation expertise, Kathy brings a precision to performance conversation training that most corporate L&D programs simply don't have.

What's Included
Manager Evaluation Skills Training
Structured workshops on observation, documentation & feedback
Custom Performance Rubric Design
Role-specific criteria aligned to your company's values
Growth-Focused Feedback Workshops
Practical language and frameworks for developmental conversations
Performance Review Process Redesign
Audit and overhaul of your current review cycle
HR Team Consulting & Coaching
Build internal capacity to sustain the system long-term
Inter-Rater Reliability for Managers
Calibration sessions to align scoring across your team
What Organizations Walk Away With
  • Managers who give specific, evidence-based feedback — not vague impressions
  • A performance culture where reviews are anticipated, not dreaded
  • Reduced bias in evaluation through structured observation training
  • Higher retention among high performers who feel seen and developed
Best Suited For
Mid-Size Companies HR & People Ops Teams Frontline Manager Groups Leadership Development Programs
In-Person Virtual Available Ongoing Retainer Project-Based
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Signature Workshop · Both Sectors

Evaluating for
Growth™

A half-day or full-day deep dive that transforms how leaders think about, prepare for, and conduct evaluations.

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Evaluating for Growth™ is Kathy's signature workshop — developed over two decades of working with administrators, principals, and managers who were technically responsible for evaluation but had never been taught to do it well.

In a single focused session, participants move from evaluation as paperwork to evaluation as the most powerful leadership tool they have. Available in half-day (3.5 hours) and full-day (7 hours) formats, with customization for education or corporate contexts.

Workshop Modules
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The Mindset Shift
Why evaluation fails — and what it looks like when it works
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The Art of Observation
What to look for, how to document it, and how to stay objective
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Evidence-Based Feedback
Translating what you saw into language that develops people
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The Growth Conversation
Structuring post-evaluation meetings that motivate instead of deflate
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Calibration & Consistency
Aligning across evaluators — bias awareness and reliability practice
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Application Practice
Live scenario work with real feedback and rubrics
Participants Leave With
  • A complete observation-to-feedback framework they can use immediately
  • Practical language for growth conversations — written and verbal
  • Calibrated scoring confidence and bias-reduction techniques
  • Optional: a 30-day follow-up coaching session to embed the skills
Best Suited For
School Administrator Teams Manager Cohorts HR & L&D Departments Leadership Retreats & Off-Sites Conference Keynote / Breakout
Half-Day Full-Day In-Person Virtual Education or Corporate
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Advisory · Both Sectors

Strategic HR &
Evaluation Consulting

For organizations that need more than a workshop — they need a partner to build or rebuild their entire performance system.

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Some organizations don't need a training session — they need a strategic partner who can audit what they have, identify what's broken, and build something that actually works. This is that service.

Whether you're a district launching a new evaluation system, a company redesigning performance management after a period of growth, or an HR leader who inherited a process that nobody trusts, Kathy provides the expertise and the structured approach to take you from where you are to where you need to be.

Engagement Phases
System Audit & Gap Analysis
Comprehensive review of your current evaluation tools, practices, and culture
Rubric & Tool Development
Custom-built instruments aligned to your roles and values
Implementation Planning
Phased rollout strategy with timelines, stakeholder communication, and training
Leader & Evaluator Onboarding
Training sessions to get every evaluator calibrated and confident
Ongoing Advisory Support
Monthly check-ins, troubleshooting, and system refinement
Data Analysis & Reporting
Turning evaluation data into actionable insights for leadership
What This Engagement Produces
  • A fully documented, customized evaluation system your team can sustain
  • Internal capacity built — so you're not dependent on outside consultants forever
  • Stakeholder buy-in through transparent, well-communicated rollout
  • A performance culture where evaluation drives growth, not anxiety
Best Suited For
School Districts Growing Companies (50–500 employees) Nonprofits HR Leaders Rebuilding Systems New Superintendents / CHROs
3-Month Engagement 6-Month Engagement Annual Retainer Custom Scope

Every engagement is
scoped to your situation.

No two districts or organizations are the same — so there are no one-size-fits-all packages here. Reach out to start a conversation about what you need, and we'll build something that fits.

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