Consulting and professional development
CELS works with schools and districts on special education, school improvement, leadership, classroom behavior, and climate and culture. Every engagement is led by Dr. Johnson.
Services
Every engagement is shaped to the school’s data, staff, and goals.
Special education
Compliance and quality reviews for special education, 504, and related services.
- Program and compliance audits against state regulations
- Standard operating procedures for special services
- IEP quality, progress monitoring, and manifestation determinations
- Child Study Team structure and caseload planning
School improvement
Planning and support for schools and districts working to raise achievement.
- School improvement and turnaround planning
- Data review and performance monitoring systems
- Instructional oversight and inclusive instruction
- Alignment with state accountability benchmarks
Leadership coaching
Coaching for principals, assistant principals, and district leaders.
- New and aspiring principal coaching
- Teacher supervision and evaluation (Danielson framework)
- Building leadership teams that share the work
- Board and stakeholder communication
Professional development: classroom behavior
Training that gives teachers practical tools for behavior and de-escalation.
- Positive behavior systems (PBIS) in the classroom
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training from a certified trainer
- Behavior support for students with disabilities
- Routines and expectations that prevent disruption
Professional development: climate and culture
Work with staff and leaders to build a safe, orderly, welcoming school.
- School climate assessment and action planning
- Adult culture, collaboration, and trust
- Attendance and student belonging
- Family and community engagement
Ways to work together
- Single professional development day
- Workshop series across a semester
- Program audit with written report
- Ongoing coaching for leaders
- In person in New Jersey and nearby states, or virtual
How an engagement works
Conversation
A call to understand the school, the need, and what success looks like.
Review
A look at the data, documents, and practices behind the need.
Plan
A written scope with goals, schedule, and fees.
Deliver
Training, coaching, or audit work with your staff.
Measure
A follow-up on results and next steps.
Request a consultation
Tell Dr. Johnson about your school and what you need. She will reply by email to set up a conversation.
CELS contracts directly with districts. If you need a W-9, vendor registration, or a quote for a purchase order, mention it here.