Consulting Services
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Our Mission
L&F Educational Associates partners with schools, organizations, and communities to strengthen educational systems through developmentally informed, inclusive consulting and professional learning that supports meaningful access for students and sustainability for educators.
Consulting & Professional Development
L&F Educational Associates partners with school districts to provide customized consulting and professional development focused on strengthening special education practices and supporting the needs of today’s learners. Our work is grounded in real-world classroom experience and an understanding of the complex systems educators navigate daily.
We collaborate with district leaders and school teams to identify key areas for growth, support staff in building practical, sustainable strategies, and strengthen alignment between student needs, instructional practices, and family engagement. Our goal is to support districts in creating responsive, equitable learning environments where students and educators can succeed.
Areas of Expertise
We provide consulting and professional learning in the following areas;
Executive functioning and self-regulation
Responding to challenging behavior through a developmental lens
PBIS-aligned and MTSS-informed practices
Inclusive practices for students with disabilities
Supporting students with IEPs and 504 Plans
School refusal, anxiety, and attendance challenges
Behavior, placement, and access to FAPE
Educator sustainability and burnout prevention
Family–school collaboration and advocacy-informed practice
All services are customized to align with organizational goals, educator needs, and the populations served.
Consulting Services
Consulting engagements may include:
Needs assessments and systems reviews
Program evaluation and improvement planning
MTSS and PBIS implementation support
Special education and inclusion consulting
Policy, procedure, and practice alignment
Strategic planning for PreK–12 programs
Consultation for advocacy or parent-facing organizations
Consulting work may be short-term or ongoing and is designed collaboratively based on identified priorities.
Professional Development Options
L&F Educational Associates provides engaging, in-person professional development designed to foster meaningful learning, collaboration, and practical application. Sessions are interactive, grounded in research and best practice, and tailored to the specific needs of the district, school, or organization.
In-person trainings emphasize shared language, real-world strategies, and systems-level alignment, supporting immediate implementation while strengthening consistency across classrooms and teams. Each session includes educator-friendly materials and tools to support ongoing use beyond the training day
In-Person PD Offerings
Live virtual professional development offers the same depth, interactivity, and customization as in-person sessions, while providing flexibility for districts and organizations. Sessions are delivered in real time and designed to actively engage participants through discussion, reflection, and practical application.
This format is particularly effective for reaching multiple sites, supporting geographically dispersed teams, and maintaining continuity across staff. Live virtual sessions include structured facilitation, opportunities for collaboration, and digital resources to support implementation following the training.
Live Virtual PD Offerings
Self-paced, prerecorded courses provide flexible, accessible professional learning that educators can complete on their own schedule. Courses are designed to be practical and implementation-focused, allowing participants to engage with content at a pace that supports reflection and application.
These offerings are available at a reduced cost and include full access for a specified period of time, making them a sustainable option for districts and organizations seeking scalable professional learning. Courses include downloadable materials and resources to support ongoing use and reference.
Self-Paced, Prerecorded PD Offerings
Professional Development Formats
Half-day or Full-Day Sessions
Multi-Session Series or PD Pathways
Leadership, Educator, and/or Cross-Disciplinary Audiences
Our Approach
Our consulting and professional learning is:
Research-informed and practice-driven
Developmentally appropriate
Inclusive and equity-focused
Grounded in special education law and advocacy
Designed to support both students and educators
We believe strong systems—not individual effort alone—create meaningful, sustainable change.
Kristen Flannery, M.Ed - Founder/CEO