How We Help
Technical Assistance for Quality Preparation
Hands-On Support. Lasting Change.
We provide on-the-ground, expert guidance that strengthens educator preparation programs’ systems and practices in service of improved teacher educator and candidate development, using evidence-based and proven approaches.
What We Do:
- High-Leverage Teacher Educator Practices – Develop faculty, supervisors, and programs leaders on evidence-based teacher educator practices that result in practice-based coursework, quality oral & written feedback, and strong connections between coursework and clinical/internship experiences.
- Program Structure & Process Improvement – Strengthen coursework, clinical/internship experiences, and program alignment to drive higher quality preparation.
- Sustainable Implementation Support – Guide EPPs from planning to execution, ensuring long-term impact.
- Ongoing Coaching & Capacity-Building – Provide individualized and group-based support to EPP leaders, faculty, and supervisors.
Impact: We don’t just recommend change—we help programs implement and sustain it, leading to higher-quality teacher preparation, stronger candidate performance, and improved student outcomes in P-12 classrooms.
Program Quality & Pathway Performance Reviews
Uncover Strengths. Identify Gaps. Drive Improvement.
We conduct comprehensive program performance reviews that identify strengths, prioritize areas for change, and provide recommendations for improvement in educator preparation programs, aligned to quality standards and best practices.
What We Do:
- Comprehensive Program Performance Reviews – Review coursework, clinical experiences, data practices, program policies and approaches, P-12 partnerships, and candidate outcomes.
- Cross-Verification & Root Cause Analysis – Validate findings with multiple data sources to ensure accuracy and socialize both current practice and future change.
- Benchmarking Against Best Practices – Compare EPP performance to national & state standards, and evidence-based best practices.
- Context-Specific and Prioritized Recommendations – Provide tailored, high-impact recommendations that align with the key programmatic shifts necessary to dramatically improve candidate development, align to state policy & initiative shifts, and meet the needs of local stakeholders.
Impact: Our program performance reviews don’t just inform improvement plans—they lead to real change. We help EPPs refine program structures, enhance educator training, and strengthen candidate development to produce more effective, well-prepared teachers.
Pathway & Program Expansion
Expanding Access. Elevating Quality.
The teacher pipeline is shrinking, and the current pathways alone aren’t meeting workforce demands. We provide strategic support to help state agencies and educator preparation programs design, expand, and strengthen pathways into teaching that increase candidate access while upholding rigorous preparation standards and approaches.
What We Do:
- Pathway Development & Expansion – Support the creation and/or expansion of alternative preparation pathways, including internship, residency, and hybrid models that align with research-based best practices.
- Candidate-Centered Design – Structure pathways and programs to provide high-quality coursework, clinical experiences, structured supports, and developmentally focused training based on the trajectory of the candidate.
- Workforce & Policy Alignment – Ensure pathways address district hiring needs, state licensure requirements, and accreditation standards.
- Access – Develop pathways that attract, support, and retain teacher candidates, strengthening the workforce and improving representation in classrooms.
Impact: Our approach helps increase the quantity of well-prepared teachers while maintaining high standards of quality, ensuring schools can staff classrooms with effective educators who are ready to teach on day one.
Data-Informed Practices & Decision-Making
Turning Data Into Action. Continuously Improving.
We provide capacity-building support that enables educator preparation programs, state agencies, and districts to use data meaningfully to drive improvement, measure progress, and strengthen candidate preparation and program effectiveness.
What We Do:
- Data-Driven Decision-Making – Guide programs in using real-time data, structured protocols, and evidence-based benchmarks to monitor progress and adjust developmental experiences for candidates.
- Candidate & Program Performance Tracking – Implement systems to measure candidate development, coursework impact, and clinical experience effectiveness.
- State Alignment and Resource Use – Support EPPs in analyzing state licensure trends, hiring patterns, and leveraging state resources to ensure program alignment with the field’s needs.
- Continuous Improvement Models – Establish iterative data cycles, and the routines that drive them, to help programs evolve programming and strategy based on data insights.
Impact: Data shouldn’t just be collected—it should be used to drive better candidate preparation and programmatic improvements. We help EPPs embed data-informed decision-making into their core processes for lasting impact.
