Learn about our Professional Development and Consultation Services and what we can do for your School District, Schools, Administration, Teachers, and Staff. 

As an educator for over 20 years and experienced educational consultant and founder of Beyond the Horizon Education Solutions, I partner with schools to transform leadership, instruction, and culture. My areas of expertise include Taco’bout Teams (a dynamic team-building framework), teacher mentorship programs, self-advocacy instruction for students with IEPs/504s, and distributed leadership models that empower educators without overburdening them.

Here’s how I can support your school:

Beyond the Horizon Education Solutions – Service Overview

1. Building Teams That Work
Format Options: One-Day or Two-Day Training | For School Leaders and Educators
This dynamic, hands-on workshop equips schools with the tools to create and sustain high-functioning teams. Rooted in research on distributed leadership, collaboration, and organizational culture, this training helps participants:

• Understand team member roles through the innovative Taco’bout Teams framework

• Build trust, communication, and role clarity among staff

• Identify and leverage individual strengths to enhance team performance

• Apply real-world team-building strategies that translate directly to school improvement

This session is ideal for school leadership teams, department teams, PLCs, and interdisciplinary groups.

2. Teaching Students to Advocate for Themselves
Format Options: Student Workshop, Educator Training, or Combined Training
Empowering students to understand and advocate for their own learning needs is essential to success—especially for students with IEPs and 504s. This research-based program includes:

• A student-centered curriculum designed to help learners understand their plans, rights, and strengths

• Practical strategies for goal-setting, communication, and self-advocacy in academic and social settings

• Training for educators to support and reinforce advocacy skills in the classroom

• Customizable versions for elementary, middle, and high school settings

This program promotes inclusive practices and strengthens the student-teacher partnership.

3. New Teacher Mentorship Program
Format Options: Leadership Consultation, Onsite PD, or Full Program Implementation
Designed to improve teacher retention and effectiveness, this mentorship model goes beyond traditional buddy systems. Grounded in research on professional growth and teacher development, this service provides:

• A structured mentorship cycle with defined roles, timelines, and check-ins

• Training and tools for mentors and mentees to foster purposeful, reciprocal learning

• Guidance for school and district leaders on selecting, pairing, and supporting mentors

• Templates, reflection tools, and planning guides to ensure long-term sustainability

This program is tailored to meet the needs of brand-new teachers, career changers, and staff new to the building.

All services are evidence-based, customizable, and designed for immediate impact in schools and districts.

Our hope is that we have the opportunity to work with you to increase the knowledge of your employees and offer continuous improvement professional development sessions for your educational institution.

The specific cost of services offered by Beyond the Horizon Education Solutions vary based on the consultant's experience, focus areas, and the needs of the schools or educational institutions we will be serving. The services we provide aim to enhance the quality of education, support professional growth, and foster a positive learning environment.