KD Educational Consulting

Comprehensive Educational Consulting

Building Teacher Capacity for Student Success

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Literacy Initiatives

that will engage your students

Mindful Matters

for social and emotional development

Teaching Tools

to transform your classroom

Actionable strategies to transform classroom culture

KD Educational Consulting bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering teachers to make real, measurable progress.

Impacting student achievement and teacher retention

Our approach is grounded in relevant practices that build teacher capacity to reach the whole student, creating a safe learning environment where students can thrive, and teachers can grow.

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Why KD Educational Consulting

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Founder and CEO of KD Educational Consulting, Dr. Karen DiBella has over two decades of successful experience in public education as well as in the private sector. As a leading expert in the fields of literacy achievement, social and emotional learning and trauma-informed practices, Dr. DiBella has been widely published and is committed to positively affecting change locally and globally. She is passionate about helping educators create safe and caring learning environments for their students.

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Who We Serve@2X Min
Our consulting services are tailored to meet the needs of educational professionals and organizations from a variety of backgrounds. We offer customized support to K-12 teachers, administrators, school counselors, and social workers who are dedicated to creating safe and secure learning environments for their students. Our consulting services also extend to universities, community organizations, and non-profit organizations that are committed to fostering positive academic outcomes for all their students.
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At KD Educational Consulting, our core beliefs are rooted in the potential of all students to achieve success. We believe that reading and literacy are essential for student achievement, and that mindfulness matters when it comes to creating a healthy learning environment. We believe that all students deserve access to quality education and the opportunity for success, and that all teachers deserve the tools and support they need to create positive change in their classrooms.
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In order to create lasting change, we must first understand the challenges facing today’s schools. Our consulting team combines research-based practices with real-time strategies and tools to help educators create an environment where students can thrive, and teachers can grow. We are dedicated to providing professional development and customized coaching to help foster the skills and strategies that will positively impact your learning environment.
Why Our Work Matters@2X Min
True school transformation is not just about classroom management and reading proficiency. It’s not solely about teacher satisfaction and student achievement. It’s about making a difference–one school, one district at a time. We understand that true transformation begins with the individual. We are committed to equipping educators and organizations with the tools they need to make a difference in their classrooms and their communities. We believe in fostering positive relationships between students and teachers and creating safe learning environments for all.
Where To Start@2X Min
KD Ed Consulting is always looking for eager educators and organizations who are ready to join us in our mission of creating a more equitable education system. Get in touch with us today if you’re ready to start making real-time change–for yourself, your students, and the future of education. There’s no better place than here, and no better time than now to create the kind of school environment that gives every learner the opportunity to succeed and every leader the chance to make a lasting impact. Together, we can create a brighter future and a more equitable education for all.

Next Level Support and Resources

From literacy initiatives that engage to trauma-informed practices that create lasting change, we’re here to help you make an impact.
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Our Articles

Stay informed about the latest trends, research, and best practices by visiting our blog. We keep you up to date on the developments and changes in the educational landscape, so you can stay ahead of the curve.

DiBella, K., Gray, K. (2021)

Taking a Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative Approach to Educator Preparation: A Case Study Revealed.

The Journal of Education & Social Policy, 8(3), 32-37.

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Patterson, T., DiBella, K., Williams, K., Gray, K., Culver, T. (2020)

Redesigning educator programs to integrate trauma-informed teaching practices.

The Journal of Education & Social Policy, 7(3), 108-113.

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Williams, K.G., DiBella, K.S. (2019)

Linking effective professional development and elementary mathematics instruction.

International Journal of Advanced Research, 7(2), 1062-1066.

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