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Curriculum Standards

Janet’s work with our district was very well received. Both veteran and new teachers greatly appreciated the opportunity to dive into our state’s mathematics standards and learn how to prioritize them for consistency across our schools. In an engaging and supportive manner, she provided worthwhile professional learning to all our teachers PK to High School.

—Sean Feeny, Port Washington Union Free District, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Curriculum Mapping & Curriculum Design

Janet Hale's curriculum design work for The Dewey Schools has been transformative. Her expertise in creating engaging and effective educational frameworks has significantly enhanced our students' learning experiences. Her contributions have been invaluable in shaping a dynamic and robust curriculum that meets our diverse needs as an international school community.

—Laurie Whiston, The Dewey Schools, English Program Director

Curriculum Mapping & Curriculum Design

Janet led a multi-year curriculum mapping project designed specifically for our student population. As a low-performing school with high teacher turnover, curriculum unit guides for Mathematics and ELA became essential for ensuring learning and teaching cohesiveness. Janet was instrumental in listening to our concerns and interweaving our school’s founding principles surrounding culturally responsive teaching into each unit. She guided our administrative and teacher teams through the process of developing unit guides that identify key content, skills, and anchor texts aligned to our state standards and social justice outcomes.

—Stacey Howard, Z.E.C.A. School of the Arts and Technology, Founder and CEO

Curriculum EDiting

Many thanks go to Janet Hale, a bestselling author, educational consultant, curriculum expert, colleague, and friend. Her careful evaluation, honest critique, and helpful advice have made my book, TrustED: The Bridge to School Improvement, a more thoughtful and engaging read.

—Toby Travis, Author

Curriculum EDiting

I have hired Janet multiple times as an educational consultant for our best-selling line of workbooks. Janet ensured that the content in these workbooks aligned perfectly with curriculum standards. She meticulously revised and edited lessons and activities, significantly enhancing the quality of the workbooks. Her expertise and attention to detail gave me complete confidence in the content and its impact on children's education. Janet is great to work with and I highly recommend her for your educational publication needs!

—Courtney Acampora, Senior Editor, Silver Dolphin and Studio Fun

Curriculum EDiting

When I embarked on a bold plan of writing a series of children's books for our organization, I truly didn't know what I didn't know! Janet has been consistently beyond patient in ensuring I understand the do’s and don'ts involved in good storytelling, formatting, and editing, which has enabled us to produce age-appropriate and fun books that convey our purpose and intended message.

—Kevin Schwieger, Luke5Adventures, Founder and President

    Making curriculum decisions related to students' learning needs is on every administrator's and teacher's mind—both addressing prioritizing standards-based learning and the need for innovation. To discuss your needs and concerns, contact Janet to schedule a free virtual meeting.

    Consulting, Training, and Coaching

    Janet is dedicated to providing customized professional learning that empowers educators and improves student achievement and engagement.

    Consulting

    Janet collaborates with administrators and teacher leadership teams to develop and implement customized strategic plans for their learning organization’s standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment goals. With over 30 years of experience in educational consulting, she has worked with a diverse range of schools and districts both domestically and internationally.

    Janet’s expertise in curriculum design, curriculum mapping, and standards-based learning and teaching makes her a valuable asset. She assists in troubleshooting and refining strategic plans for schools, districts, and higher education programs, providing revision considerations and implementation recommendations based on their goals.

    Her consulting services typically begin with a phone call, followed by virtual sessions and, when appropriate, on-site meetings and customized training sessions.

    Training

    Professional learning sessions are available for a variety of topics and focuses, including standards-based learning and teaching topics, enhancing the quality of curriculum maps, designing student-centered units of study, and developing authentic assessments and performance tasks.

    Janet brings a wealth of knowledge to her trainings, avoiding “cookie cutter” sessions. She customizes the focus and delivery for each school, district, or higher-ed organization based on best practices and an understanding that every learning organization has unique needs.

    Coaching

    I am the Curriculum Director at a private school, and I’ve been searching for someone who specializes in coaching individuals like me. As a singleton responsible for getting our teachers to map our curriculum for accreditation, I have no one to confide in or brainstorm with about next steps or emerging issues. I need a curriculum expert who can serve as my sounding board, advisor, and cheerleader. Can you help me with this?

    Yes, I can help! With over 30 years of expertise in standards-based curriculum, assessment, and instruction, I am well-equipped to meet your personalized coaching needs. My goal is to help you excel in your curriculum role and make decisions that benefit both your students and teachers. I aim to help you feel confident in determining your own solutions.

    Personalized coaching can be conducted through phone calls, virtual meetings, and, if desired, in-person sessions. To discuss your coaching needs, please contact Janet to set up a meeting time!

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