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
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.
Why KD Educational Consulting
- Our Founder
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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.
- Who we serve
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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.
- What we believe
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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.
- How we help
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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
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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
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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.
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.
Next Level Support and Resources
Our Articles
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.
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.
Williams, K.G., DiBella, K.S. (2019)
Linking effective professional development and elementary mathematics instruction.
International Journal of Advanced Research, 7(2), 1062-1066.