The Higher Standard
Consulting and
Education Services
ELEVATE. EDUCATE. EXCEL.
Professional Learning
The Higher Standard Consulting and Ed. Services provide professional learning for schools and businesses that is practical, customized, and results-focused. We partner with teams to assess needs, design targeted workshops, and deliver training with clear tools, coaching, and follow-up so new skills show up in daily work.
Sessions are available on-site or virtual, and we support everything from instructional practice and leadership development to onboarding, customer service, and compliance training. Our goal is simple: build capacity, raise performance, and make improvement stick.
Our Boutique Approach
The Higher Standard provides professional learning for schools and businesses that is practical, customized, and results-focused. We partner with teams to assess needs, design targeted workshops, and deliver training with clear tools, coaching, and follow-up so new skills show up in daily work.
Sessions are available on-site or virtual, and we support everything from instructional practice and leadership development to onboarding, customer service, and compliance training. Our goal is simple: build capacity, raise performance, and make improvement stick..
We don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" philosophy. Every organization has its own ethos, challenges, and aspirations.
Customized Design
Our solutions are not off-the-shelf. Each professional learning program is crafted to align with the identified needs. We meticulously design our sessions to bridge existing gaps and propel organizations toward their local and district goals.
Beyond Generic Solutions
Our boutique consulting approach ensures that our solutions resonate deeply with your organization's culture and objectives.
Focused Outcomes
Our boutique style ensures that we're laser-focused on results. Our sessions are not just informative but transformative. Our relationship doesn't end with a session. We remain engaged, offering insights, feedback, and support as you implement strategies and achieve milestones.
Testimonials
Principal, Cedarwood ES
Words cannot express how deeply impactful the professional development was that Dr. Turner provided to my staff. Her wealth of knowledge, unwavering support, and guidance throughout the process helped to ensure my staff was better equipped with the tools they needed to "update" their toolbox. Dr. Turner is very easy to work with...
Assistant Principal
Columbus City Schools
I had the pleasure of working with Higher Standards Education Consulting Services, an exceptional educational consulting company, and I cannot speak highly enough of their services. From the onset, their leadership and commitment to best practices were evident. The consultant was not only knowledgeable but also deeply...
passionate about empowering teachers to excel in their roles.
What sets Higher Standards Education Consulting Services apart is their hands-on approach to modeling effective teaching strategies.
Thanks to Higher Standards Education Consulting Services, our team is now more cohesive, innovative, and effective in delivering high-quality education.
Our Focus Areas
In Schools
Implement practical strategies for inclusive classrooms:
Differentiate content/process/product with UDL-aligned moves (multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression), embed accommodations/modifications, use scaffolded language supports, and apply behavior supports (PBIS routines, explicit SEL).Harness the power of collaborative teaching:
Deploy high-yield co-teaching models; clarify roles with a 15-minute pre-brief template; co-create IEP-aligned success criteria; and run data huddles to adjust instruction.
In the Workplace
Practice equity (not just equality): audit hiring, pay, promotions, and accommodations to ensure fair access and outcomes across teams.
Build a culturally- and disability-inclusive culture: recognize and celebrate employees’ identities and communities through inclusive norms, ERGs, and accessible policies.
Raise day-to-day inclusion skills: apply bias-aware hiring, inclusive meetings, accessible tools/workspaces, and respectful communication that reduces microaggressions.
Our team, led by Dr. Courtney Revels-Turner, brings decades of hands-on experience in special education, inclusion, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Why Choose Higher Standard for Professional Learning?
Customized Training: We understand that one size doesn't fit all! Our training modules are tailored to your organization's specific needs and challenges.
Our Interactive Workshops go beyond theory, our workshops offer practical scenarios, group discussions, and actionable takeaways!
Connect with us to schedule a professional learning plan tailored to your organization’s needs!
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