Public Consulting Group

Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural Competence in Education

Public Consulting Group (PCG) supports education leaders in delivering purposeful teacher effectiveness programs that improve outcomes for all students. Our programs are available in differing levels of intensity and depth to align with the varying needs and timeframes available for professional development opportunities across school districts.

Courageous Conversations about Race™

About This Course

During this course, educators will learn a practical and accessible protocol that supports them in challenging their personal beliefs about race. By the end of the course, educators will have the knowledge, skills, and practical strategies to engage in courageous conversations about race on a daily basis in both personal and professional contexts.

*Please note: To receive professional development credits, learners must purchase and complete their registration here through University of North Dakota in addition to purchasing a course through PCG.

Relationally Responsive Classroom Management

About This Course

This course builds educators’ ability to plan and implement methods for connecting with all students, increasing student motivation, reducing behavior concerns, and improving academic achievement by fundamentally changing teacher-to-student, student-to-student, and student-to-teacher relationships and engagement.

Becoming a Culturally Responsive Teacher

About This Course

Join author Gary R. Howard to gain the knowledge and skills needed to reach students who are culturally and racially different. Educators will explore assumptions about race, class, and culture, and learn strategies for creating classrooms that are culturally inviting to all. Educators will also learn the principles of Culturally Responsive Teaching, including affirming students’ cultural connections, stressing collectivity as well as individuality, and managing the classroom with firm, consistent, and caring direction.

Equity Bundle

Equity Bundle Includes

Courageous Conversations about Race™
Relationally Responsive Classroom Management
Becoming a Culturally Responsive Teacher

About Public Consulting Group

PCG is a leading public sector consulting firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Our education solutions are supported by 30 years of management consulting experience and significant K-12 educational domain expertise. We provide educators with the tools and skills to use data to make effective instructional decisions. Our consulting services help schools, school districts, and state education agencies/ministries to identify and implement promising pathways to improve programs and processes, optimize financial resources, and promote student success. Our technology solutions support this work by giving educators the means to gather, manage, and analyze data, including student performance information.