A two-year partnership with Lowell Elementary focused on leadership development, workshops, learning walks and observations, and data-informed continuous improvement led to measurable gains in student outcomes while building the internal capacity to sustain the work long after the engagement.
47.8% ↑ Attendance
28% ↑ ELA Growth
20 pt ↑ Growth for Students with Disabilities
Every school is on a different journey. Whether you're strengthening core instruction, expanding inclusive practices, or building leadership capacity, we partner with educators to create meaningful, lasting change.
Help every learner succeed by designing instruction that reduces barriers, increases engagement, and supports meaningful learning for all students.
Build a stronger Tier 1 that improves outcomes, reduces the need for intervention, and ensures every learner gets the support they need.
Build learning environments where every learner experiences belonging, meaningful participation, and high expectations alongside their peers.
Lead with confidence by building the systems, culture, and educator capacity needed to create meaningful, sustainable change.
Self-paced and facilitated courses on inclusive practices for continuing education and graduate credit.
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Dr. Bronke's presentation on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) was engaging, insightful, and incredibly practical for our middle school staff. He skillfully highlighted strategies that empower teachers to create inclusive, flexible learning environments that meet the diverse needs of all students. His clear examples and actionable steps left our team feeling inspired and equipped to implement UDL principles in our classrooms. Dr. Bronke's passion for supporting educators and students was evident throughout, making his presentation both impactful and memorable.
Dr. Burke has been an invaluable asset to our school this year with virtual training to in-person trainings and observations. Her thoughtfulness from her personal stories, Playlist, and tips will be beneficial to our organization for years to come!
The UDL presentation by Pam Tupy was fabulous. I learned a great deal more about UDL and how to make it beneficial for my students. It was helpful to know that too many choices could be overwhelming for students and I need to make the choices meaningful for the students. This was an excellent presentation and I am looking forward to learning more about correctly utilizing UDL in the classroom.
A very important learning opportunity for administrators who are looking to lead a this critical shift to student-centered instructional practices.
This was an engaging and motivational professional development that empowered and enabled me to implement UDL in my classroom today, tomorrow, and next week.
Thought provoking and inspiring reminders for how we make a difference by being strong instructional leaders.
Learning with Katie has been incredibly beneficial for our district in continually pursuing improved outcomes for all students, but specifically, those who receive special education services. There is a growing need for deepening UDL practices and Katie's training has been integral in implementation.
This was the BEST professional learning session I have attended in over 20 years in education.
Dr. Burke provided us with valuable, relevant, and timely information so that I can support my teachers in their UDL journey.
Katie Novak presents information in an engaging way that makes the "why" so clear. I learned information that I can take directly back to my staff and apply in the classroom. It was excellent!
That belief has guided Dr. Katie Novak's work for more than twenty years. It's why she has dedicated her career to helping educators design learning experiences that reduce barriers, foster belonging, and ensure every student has access to meaningful opportunities to learn and grow. At Novak Education, that philosophy continues to shape every partnership, helping schools create lasting change through practical strategies, strong leadership, and thoughtful implementation.
