Our Services
At ESF, we design professional learning experiences that empower educators, leaders, and entire school systems to build equitable and sustainable practices. Each service is customized to meet the unique needs of your school or district while honoring the strengths of your educators.
Professional Learning
Our Professional Learning suite is designed to move beyond “one-and-done” workshops by providing ongoing, sustained growth opportunities. We work with districts and schools to deliver:
Kick-off workshops tailored to your initiative
Follow-up coaching to reinforce learning
Ongoing consultation to ensure implementation with fidelity
This approach ensures that educators not only gain new knowledge but also the support needed to apply it in real classroom and leadership settings.
Professional Development Workshops
Already launched an initiative but need a powerful boost? Our customized professional development workshops are built to:
Introduce or strengthen your initiative with targeted training
Provide hands-on, interactive learning for staff
Align with your school or district goals for maximum impact
We meet your team where they are and design sessions that directly address your current needs.
Instructional Coaching
We believe that educators grow best through personalized, goal-focused coaching. Our instructional coaching services provide:
Individual or small-group coaching aligned with educator goals
Research-based strategies tailored to diverse learner needs
A relationship-driven approach that builds trust and supports risk-taking in practice
Our coaches focus on sustainable growth, empowering teachers to foster stronger student learning outcomes.
Leadership Coaching
Strong leadership builds strong schools. Our Leadership Coaching equips school and district leaders to navigate the complexities of educational leadership. We provide:
Guidance on educator evaluation systems
Support for strategic planning and program development
Long-term planning and systems development to sustain success
With decades of leadership experience, we understand the challenges administrators face — and we walk alongside leaders to develop confidence, clarity, and actionable strategies.
System Development
For schools and districts ready to build or refine their structures, we offer system-level development services that create long-term, equitable opportunities for students and staff. This includes:
Designing and implementing Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Building data-driven Student Support Team (SST) structures
Cultivating comprehensive Tier I instructional models
Integrating learning opportunities across classrooms and departments
Developing strong special education processes and service delivery systems
Our approach balances vision with practicality, ensuring systems are not only well-designed but also manageable and sustainable.
Areas of Expertise
We bring deep knowledge and hands-on experience across the following domains:
Special Education – Designing and improving inclusive special education programs.
Special Education Program Evaluation and Development – Assessing current practices and implementing improvements.
Special Education Leadership – Coaching and supporting leaders to go beyond compliance and build strong programs.
School Leadership – Empowering principals and administrators to lead effectively and sustainably.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – Implementing UDL frameworks to make learning accessible for all students.
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) – Building data-informed, tiered systems that meet the needs of every learner.
- Specialized Instruction – Helping educators discover and provide specialized instruction to improve opportunities for learners with disabilities.
