Harvest Educational Consulting Group specializes in conducting executive leadership searches in the education sector. We recruit exceptionally talented leaders for public schools, private institutions, and higher education organizations.

Effective leadership is invaluable, both in the classroom and the workforce, and strong educational leadership significantly influences student success. No matter the challenge, investing in high-quality, research-based educational leadership training can enhance outcomes for individual students as well as for your entire school, organization, or region.

Recent research (Butler et al., 2004) highlights that effective professional development encompasses creating relevant classroom content, modeling instructional techniques, and providing feedback on lessons (Harris, Graham, & Adkins, 2015). We emphasize the following components, inspired by Vicki Davis, that teachers can immediately implement in their practice:

Use What You Are Teaching
Connect professional development to the actual content teachers are delivering in their classrooms.

Develop Something You Can Use Right Away
Focus on creating resources and strategies that can be applied immediately in the classroom.

Utilize Lessons and Receive Feedback
Encourage teachers to use newly developed lessons and seek constructive feedback to enhance their effectiveness.

Improve and Level Up with Additional Lessons
Promote continuous improvement by introducing new lessons that build on previous knowledge and skills.

Foster Local Responsibility and Buy-In
Engage teachers in taking ownership of their professional development and encourage commitment to the process.

Maintain a Long-Term Focus
Ensure that professional development initiatives are sustained over time for lasting impact.

Promote Empowered Peer Collaboration
Encourage collaboration among teachers to share insights, strategies, and support one another's growth.

1. Superintendent Conference Days

2. Graduation Ceremonies

3. Diversity and Inclusion

4. Racial Equity

5. Building Student Relationships

Training & Support with;

1. Superintendent Search

2. Teacher Recruitment & Retention

3. Onboarding

4. Staff Development

5. HR Auditing

6. Workplace Investigations

7. Employee Discipline