About us
About Us
Nancy Akhavan Consulting, Inc. grew out of Nancy Akhavan Consulting which was a sole proprietor business. Established in 2004, Nancy Akhavan Consulting has provided professional development and organizational development services nationally and internationally for 20 years.
Nancy Akhavan Consulting has provided professional learning to leaders and teachers in more than 30 states and at all levels, PK-12. Nancy Akhavan Consulting has also provided leadership development, teacher-leaders development, organizational change, and development guidance and facilitated systematic implementation of district plans in various areas of work.
The mission of the firm is to provide professional growth opportunities to leaders and teachers to increase the effectiveness of equitable instructional practices for all learners, particularly for students who are historically underserved. The guided values of the firm include the following:
- Leaders, teacher-leaders, and teachers learn through the identification of problems of practice.
- Organizations learn through inquiry processes.
- Professional learning is best when it includes application of new information, research-based practices and supportive implementation directed to solving a problem of practice.
- Coaching of leaders, teacher-leaders and teachers is integral to the adult learning and change process.
- All professional learning proposals should be tailored to the specific needs of the organization.
- Adult learning occurs best in an atmosphere of inquiry, absence of blame and with immediate application to current problems of practice.
Nancy Akhavan Consulting, Inc. customizes services and professional learning to the school district’s particular needs. The firm has provided residency type customized organizational services, executive coaching and professional learning to many districts and schools.
Our Vision
Our vision is to deliver exceptional professional development tailored to the diverse needs of educators and leaders in various organizational settings, districts, and schools. We prioritize student-centric approaches at both district and classroom levels, fostering the growth of teacher expertise and enhancing leader effectiveness.
Additionally, we are dedicated to advancing differentiated coaching strategies to support our clients in achieving educational equity. Our commitment extends to providing comprehensive equity and inclusivity training to empower organizations in their professional development journey.
In accordance with our vision, our team has specialized skills:
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of our team holds a masters or doctorate degree
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of our team holds a California Teaching credential or a California Administrative Credential
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of our team has held administrative positions in either K-12 education or higher education. One of our team members was a Superintendent in California. Over 50% of our team has worked at the district office level.
number of students served in 2022-23 school year
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of our team has worked in schools with diverse populations.m has worked at the district office level.
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of our team has specialized training and credentials to work with English learners and provide English language development
Districts We've Worked With
