Professional Development, Coaching and Consulting
Expand your staff’s mental health toolkit with our professional development, coaching, and consulting.
Great Presenters and Coaches
Our experienced trainers and coaches provide whole-school professional learning for teachers and parents.
A Comprehensive Approach, Backed by Data
ESS believes that the best professional learning combines group-based professional learning and job-embedded coaching, backed by robust observational data.
A Trauma-Attuned Approach
ESS professional development rests on the foundation of our Trauma-Attuned Model® which integrates a set of tools to help educators manage the effects of trauma and the challenging behaviors that can often occur.
Program Description
Build Teacher Capacity to Improve Student Mental Health and Wellness
Understanding the vital role of prevention-focused mental health support, Effective School Solutions equips educators with the skills to identify mental health issues, connect students with appropriate care, and understand the impact of trauma on student well-being.
Our Professional Development, Coaching, and Consulting services enhance the knowledge and abilities of school leaders, educators, and parents, equipping them to better support students facing mental health challenges. By strengthening these core competencies, we aim to foster a more supportive and responsive educational environment.
Professional Development Workshops
ESS provides comprehensive professional development workshops for teachers and parents as a Tier 1 Universal Support. These sessions focus on raising awareness of mental health warning signs, equipping participants with practical strategies for managing challenging behaviors, and integrating social-emotional learning competencies effectively. The goal is to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to support student well-being and foster a positive, healthy educational environment.
Special Presentation Packages
For Educators & Teachers
- Resiliency Series
- Embracing Neurodiversity
- Transition Reset Series
- Strengthening Connections in the Classroom
- Racial Trauma
- Understanding Student Mental Health
For Counselors & Social Workers
- School Avoidance
- Effective Interventions for School Avoidance
- Embracing Neurodiversity
- Transition Reset Series
- Building Resilience and Coping Skills
- Student Mental Health Awareness
For Families & Community Organizations
- Resiliency Series
- Embracing Neurodiversity
- School Avoidance and Support
- Strengthening Connections in the Classroom
- Psychoeducation Series
- Social Media Awareness
Coaching
ESS offers a diverse range of coaching packages tailored to various needs:
- Trauma-Attuned Model® (TAM)® Educator Coaching
- Restorative Practices Group Coaching
- Counselor Coaching
- School Avoidance Coaching
In addition, ESS offers coaching in other content areas.
Trauma-Attuned Model® Professional Development and Coaching
ESS’ Trauma-Attuned Model® (TAM)® integrates a set of tools to help educators manage the effects of trauma and the challenging behaviors that can often occur. TAM professional learning workshops, combined with our Trauma-Attuned Classroom Management Coaching Services, help teachers implement TAM practices and strategies effectively in the classroom. Using our proprietary TAM Classroom Management Coaching Rubric, teachers receive actionable feedback on how to improve their classroom practice.
Consulting
Mental Health Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning
Using our proprietary assessment checklist, ESS consultants provide districts with a detailed report of what they are doing well to support the mental health of their students, what they need to do to improve, and recommendations for improving the quality of mental health care at their schools. ESS also supports districts in creating actionable, measurable strategic plans for accomplishing mental health improvement goals.
Clinical Consulting and Capacity Building
ESS Clinical Consultation experts provide districts with real-time support by working closely with the school district counseling staff on managing complex student cases that take up the majority of their time. At Effective School Solutions, we have a team of over 300 clinical professionals whose expertise can be drawn upon to help advise districts on specific focused areas of care. In addition, ESS can design and deliver a program of professional learning focused on state-of-the-art evidenced-based practices to help build capacity for a district’s clinical professionals.
MTSS Playbook Consultation and Design
For districts interested in building their internal clinical capacity and strengthening their MTSS continuum, ESS provides MTSS “Playbook” Consultation and Design. As part of this service, ESS will review a district’s current processes and artifacts, discuss best practices and standards, identify key focus areas for improvement, and provide technical support and assistance to district teams to develop the policies, procedures, and artifacts required to operate high-quality clinical programming that adheres to MTSS best-practice design principles.
Empowering Teachers, Inspiring Students
At the forefront of educational learning, our professional development, coaching, and consulting initiatives have made a significant impact on teachers and students alike, empowering them with the tools and strategies they need to thrive in the classroom. Together, we’re transforming the educational landscape, one teacher at a time.
245
Teachers & Administrators Coached
1,656
Coaching Sessions
350
Workshop Sessions
17,500
Workshop Participants
We were struggling with how to best support some of our ‘trauma-affected’ students, whose behavior was having an adverse impact on staff, students and the overall climate of the building. The ESS workshop was a game-change for us. The strategies presented were applicable to ALL students. Now, every day, I see my staff emphasizing the positive as they build relationships to help the students become the best version of themselves.
Gordon Beinstein
Principal, Western Middle School
