OUR SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING & CONSULTING

RESOURCE ALIGNMENT STUDIES

We assess the distribution of support and infrastructure to ensure every school and department in the organization is positioned for optimal success.

CYCLES OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Sycamore Tree Consulting provides training and direct instruction on how to implement a strategy or practice in a classroom setting including professional reading.

COACHING

We take pride in providing coaching services to education and non-profit leaders from the classroom to building strong leadership skills for success.

STRATEGIC CONVERSATIONS

Our experienced team knows strategy across multiple business industries and helps to lead strategy for success for non- profits, educational systems, and business

STANDARDS ALIGNED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our team provides clarity and direction for those charged with selecting or designing professional learning for teachers and those who support teachers.

CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING MODULES

We bridge the gap between teachers and students by focusing on the assets that students bring to the classroom and raises expectations to make learning relevant for all students.

LEARNING WALKS

These facilitated walks force participants to confront the ways in which professional learning provides or inhibits viral growth in the organization.

DEVELOPING TEACHERS

With years of experience as educators and administrators, we know what it takes to develop teachers and educators for greatness.

MANAGING TALENT

We understand that managing talent is a daunting task that can be overwhelming. With our experienced team of leaders, we guide for best practices on recruiting, managing, and retaining talent..

CAPACITY BUILDING

We provide guidance on capacity building and curated master classes on leadership development. We are trusted experts in helping districts identified by the state to define strategic goals and develop personalized solutions that meet the needs of all educators.

CREATING A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

With our team of experts, we know that retention is the number one concern of educators and administrators. We will work with your team to create a great environment for teachers to remain, feel appreciated, and for students to thrive.

ORGANIZATIONAL BLUEPRINTS FOR SUCCESS

We aim to enhance your ability to think strategically about the workforce you are managing and to align your people practices with the strategy and key success factors of your organization. Along with enhancing your own effectiveness in leading your people, another intended objective is to augment your ability to determine what you should seek and expect from the human resources function within your organization.

SCIENCE OF READING & LITERACY FOR LIFE

Reading and literacy are the building blocks of education and essential to lifelong learning and academic success. This intensive explores the key principles and evidence-based practices that define the Science of Reading, emphasizing fluency and background knowledge as foundational prerequisites for reading comprehension. Participants will also examine the critical roles of vocabulary development and oral language in building strong, confident readers equipped for lifelong literacy.

Dr. Michael Lowe Speaking as a Educator and Educational Consultant on Diversity and Equity

INSERVICE & KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

Our team is available for speaking at in-service programs, panel discussions, and keynote addresses on topics that include:

Falling in Love with the Problem of Educational Equity

Decolonizing Reading Instruction

How Leadership Influences Student Learning

What Makes Teams of Leaders Leadable?

"We are thankful for Dr. Lowe sharing his insight and wisdom for our administrator evaluation training. His time was very appreciated and attentive."

The Tennessee Department of Education

Educator Effectiveness Team