What is Intentional Schools (IS)?

Intentional schools is a boutique consultancy focused on creating collective solutions for districts, leadership teams, and faculties to help transform your school culture through a variety of offerings! Through strategic planning, professional development, and leadership coaching, we focus on creating and nurturing school cultures where teachers and staff feel supported, empowered, and aligned toward a common goal.These offerings include strategic planning, professional development, and leadership coaching. As educational leaders, you shoulder the overwhelming responsibility of environmental complexities, limited resources, and constantly evolving requirements. These challenges can hinder your ability to deliver the best possible education to your students, and as fellow educators, we understand the weight you carry. We are here to help support you!

Who is on the Intentional Schools team?

Our Team We pride ourselves on the 60+ years of experience that our team has, in order to really dive in and understand the nuances of your school team, building, and district. We understand the ups and downs within the school system environment and have enormous amounts of experience in the trenches. We are foundationally dedicated to the idea that our students deserve the best, and that’s why our focus is built on bridging systems, clear communication, and professional learning so that we help with retention and support the culture everyone is looking for when going to work.

How can Intentional Schools help?

Intentional Workshops

How much do the various PD’s/Workshops cost?

While pricing for every engagement varies a little because of our tailored approach. Our pricing page gives you a good idea of the typical cost of our engagements. PD/Workshops Webpage 

Many schools take advantage of utilizing Title 1 and ESSA funds - here's more information on utilizing grant dollars for Professional Learning opportunities here.

TOUGH, BUT VERY CRITICAL QUESTIONS THAT YOU DESERVE ANSWERS TO…

I’m afraid that my school team won’t be as willing to work with an outside organization. Will that be an issue?

We understand your apprehension. It’s not always easy to introduce vulnerability in group dynamics. However, what sets Intentional Schools apart from other facilitators is our combined experience of over 60 years in school systems. This vast experience equips us to understand and address specific needs, nuances, and potential challenges. We work hand-in-hand with you to ensure we fully grasp the intricacies of your institution, district, and staff.

Do you offer the same old Professional Development workshops?

Our workshops are anything but typical. While we address traditional topics and themes, our unique approach ensures your staff remains engaged and invested. We take pride in offering fresh perspectives in professional development. Our goal is to deliver genuine value to your staff and school, empowering you to excel as educators and provide the best for your students.

Why would I invest in coaching or a cohort when I can just go to my colleagues of discipline?

While it's essential to consult trusted colleagues, the Intentional Schools team offers a fresh external perspective. We aim to drive growth, challenge conventional thinking, advance your district with actionable strategies, and cultivate a positive culture. Focusing on your development as an educator enhances your student-centric approach. A key quality in leaders is the ability to discern and sometimes say "no." Colleagues might often agree too readily. We provide a divergent viewpoint, helping you see things through a different lens.

My staff is burned out - how can Intentional Schools help?

While activities like staff lunches, kickoff rallies, and email incentive games are enjoyable morale boosters, Intentional Schools delves deeper. We prioritize culture building, team unity, and individual empowerment to combat burnout signs. Through assessments and workshops, we equip staff with strategies for effective collaboration. When teams function optimally, they're better positioned to serve students.

Is Intentional Schools a one-stop shop?

It can be both. For those seeking a long-term partnership to foster teamwork and maintain focus in challenging times, we offer sustained support throughout your journey. However, if you're looking for specific professional development sessions for skill improvement, topic exploration, or collaborative learning, we can cater to those short-term needs as well.

Do you have any more tough questions that you feel you need answered in order for us to be a part of your team?

If so, please email us Here. We pride ourselves on not being shy or avoiding the necessary questions that you need answered!