Novak Education is an organization renown for designing and delivering high-quality, evidence-based professional development on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), evidence-based tiered interventions, inclusive practices, and effective leadership practices.
Our company is 100% woman-owned and a certified woman business enterprise (WBE) with the Supplier Diversity Office ('SDO'). Novak Education has provided in-person and online professional development, long-term implementation, and consulting in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and multi-tiered intervention systems in 32 states and 28 countries to hundreds of thousands of educators and administrators and has worked with clients such as the NASA Science Activation Team, Harvard University, Los Angeles Unified School District, Seattle Public Schools, the New York City Department of Education, and Tucson Public Schools.
Additionally, Novak Educational Consulting has worked directly with state departments of education in eleven (11) states to provide professional learning on UDL and the development of research-based multi-tiered systems of support. We have also worked with the US Department of Education Jobs for the Future (JFF) through the School Turnaround Learning Community and the Office of Special Education Programs.
Novak Education is an approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) provider by the New York State Education Department and a Clock Hours provider for Washington State Educators.
With extensive experience working locally, nationally, and internationally in urban, suburban, and rural schools and districts, Novak and associates have helped to improve the outcomes of administrators, teachers, and students by designing professional learning and technical assistance in curriculum, instruction, and leadership support that is universally designed, evidence-based, customized, and ongoing.
Our Mission
We support educators and organizations to increase the outcomes of all learners by providing professional learning and strategic support.
Our Vision
A world where all educators and learners have the tools and strategies they need to be wildly successful - no barriers, no excuses.
Our Team
Since 2017, Novak Education Consulting has been recognized as a leader in professional development. We are educators, experienced course instructors, practitioners, and ever-evolving learners. Our team has expertise in multiple areas, including UDL, MTSS, Inclusive Practices, Data-Based Decision Making, Restorative Practices, and Universally Designed Leadership. We offer in-person and virtual professional learning, instructional coaching, and technical assistance.
Our Founder
Dr. Katie Novak, Founder and Chief Education Officer
Katie Novak, EdD, is a seasoned educator, global keynote speaker, instructor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a leading voice in Universal Design for Learning and MTSS.
She brings her expertise to life on The Education Table podcast - ranked in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide - and as a best-selling author of 16 books, with over 300,000 copies sold across the globe. Known for bringing clarity, courage, and contagious energy to every room. Katie lives by one rule: Do it with purpose, do it with heart, and make it fun along the way.
