CUSTOMIZED CONSULTING
Keep your literacy initiative alive with ongoing support that addresses emerging needs
A single training session can result in improved instruction and achievement. But when the training is over, life happens and implementation can falter. With ongoing consulting from Smekens, you have a guide to keep you on track toward school-wide improvement.
PD IMPLEMENTATION
So, what is customized consulting?
Beyond a traditional training session, our customized consulting utilizes a mix of on-site or virtual visits to guide teachers through a sequence of learning, practice, reflection, and guidance.
It takes more than a stand-alone training or a best-selling professional book to equip teachers with the tools they need to be successful. Our on-site and virtual consulting addresses your emerging needs and offers educators and teacher teams the customized support they need to impact achievement.
Benefits of on-site consulting
When teachers begin to implement new ideas learned during a previous training, it’s only natural that questions and roadblocks will arise. On-site and virtual consulting keeps the training alive while addressing questions and helping to overcome roadblocks.











MOVING FORWARD
How to plan your customized consultation
Great things can happen when a plan comes together. Here’s how to prepare for successful on-site or virtual professional development consultations:



Follow-up on the topics teachers need
First, identify your greatest need. Then, let Smekens create a customized consultation that addresses your specific goals.


















What other educators say

Jennifer Page
Teacher,
Woodford County Schools, Versailles, KY

Katie Gawron
Teacher,
Ardmore Elementary School, Addison, IL

Amy Pettigrew
Teacher,
Churubusco Elementary School, Churubusco, IN
How much does customized consulting cost?
When a Smekens consultant spends a day with your school leading customized professional development for teachers, the costs vary according to these variables:



LITERACY EXPERTS
Meet our school consulting team

Brady Smekens

Kristina Smekens

Courtney Gordon

Shona Lansdell

Kristi McCullough

Rachel Remenschneider
Top questions about customized school consulting
How do we schedule a series of on-site consultations?
How far in advance should we schedule on-site PD?
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What materials are required for Smekens on-site consulting?
How should we plan our time with the consultant?
Do you offer half-day sessions?
What is mini-lesson modeling?
Will you do classroom observations?
When do we pay for our on-site PD?
How do we get funding for customized on-site consulting?
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Let’s Connect
Complete the form below or call (888) 376-0448.
We are eager to help you achieve your PD goals!