What We Do
We are solution designers.
We help leaders, schools and systems ideate, design and implement innovations for equity.
System & Learning Design
Our team empowers leaders in learning. We specialize in instructional, school and system design, network advising and innovative leadership and learning models. This work includes workshops, design sessions, coaching, thought partnering and innovative program design and implementation support for learner-centered personalized learning.
Professional Learning & Community
We design and facilitate in-person and virtual school and learning tours, speaking engagements, webinars, professional learning, and workshops. We also work with clients to develop event strategies and provide event management and logistics. Looking for your own professional learning? Check out our free Getting Smart Town Halls or our paid cohort offering Smart Sprints for more information.
Strategy
We provide strengths-based, flexible, client driven strategic support to a variety of organizations and school districts. Our strategy partnerships span a wide range of projects including project design, planning and management, network design and development, scaling strategies, strategic guidance, technical assistance, product and brand development, edtech product development, market positioning and go-to-market strategy, organizational development, education foundation investment strategy and on-demand strategy packages.
Campaign & Initiative Development
We help get your voice heard by advocating for the work being done to support high-quality learning for all. Getting Smart designs and implements high impact thought leadership campaigns and initiatives for foundations, organizations and school networks. This includes spotting, naming and framing emerging issues, campaign management, audience development, message testing, content development, publication and dissemination.
Communication & Storytelling
We believe in the power of storytelling and support clients with media channel development, strategic communications, marketing and social media. This includes building and implementing strategic communication plans, message testing and market research. Getting Smart also amplifies products and brands through sponsored blogs, infographics, white papers, podcasts and other multi-media marketing content.