Public Consulting Group

After another insightful year at SXSW EDU, we’re reflecting on the powerful discussions from our panel, "The Pivotal Role of Community Engagement in School Safety." Featuring a diverse lineup of experts—including media, students, and safety specialists—the conversation underscored how building collaborative, multi-agency, and multi-disciplinary community teams is crucial to identifying early warning signs and shaping safer schools. Read more about the panel and access the full recording here: https://ow.ly/yjWE50VlKeg #SXSWEDU #SchoolSafety #CommunityEngagement #BehavioralThreatAssessment

PCG is proud to be participating in the Access 4 Learning Community (A4L) 2025 Annual Meeting, where Senior Manager Greg Nadeau will be joining #EdTech leaders from Project Unicorn, ClassLink, DoDEA, and Cambridge Public Schools to explore innovative special education data practices. Learn more about PCG's education data offerings: https://shorturl.at/Yzd4E #SpecialEducation #DataPractices #A4L2025 #PCGAtA4L

Special education services are critical to ensuring that students with disabilities receive the support they need to succeed academically, behaviorally, and socially. However, the efficiency and effectiveness of these services depend significantly on how special education personnel are assigned and managed. In her new position paper, "Optimizing Staffing in Special Education: Caseload vs. Workload Analysis," PCG’s Dr. Angeline Williams-Jackson, EdD advocates for the adoption of a balanced caseload and workload analysis when making special education staffing decisions to get districts closer to addressing workforce concerns. Read more here: https://ow.ly/24cM50Vj5Rb #SpecialEducation #SpecialEd #Education

Thank you Dr. Tyre' D. Jenkins for this shoutout! We are proud to be supporting the New Mexico Public Education Department with professional learning for #SpecialEducation teachers, #SchoolAdministrators, and families across the state!

At SXSW EDU 2025, PCG’s Jacob Klett had the opportunity to serve as a mentor, engaging in powerful conversations with educators during the "Catalyzing & Navigating Change in Schools" roundtable. Throughout the session, attendees shared their challenges around sustaining long-term change initiatives, creating safe learning environments that foster growth, and the impact of an evolving policy landscape. Read more about Jacob’s experience and key takeaways here: https://ow.ly/VTS650VhgIR #SXSWEDU #SXSWEDU2025 #PCGAtSXSWEDU #Mentorship

PCG is proud to have participated in the "Breaking Barriers: How Sports Set Young Women Up for Success" panel at SXSW EDU 2025 in Austin, Texas! Gwyn Jackson, Technology Consulting Vice President, joined our friends from #LOVB and Section Z to discuss how sports can be a powerful tool for leadership and empowerment, shaping the future for generations to come. Access the full panel recording here: https://ow.ly/IWsl50VfUS2 #SXSWEDU #SXSWEDU2025 #PCGAtSXSWEDU #SectionZ

It has been an inspiring couple days at the 2025 National Conference on Education (NCE) presented by AASA, The School Superintendents Association in New Orleans, Louisiana! Our team has had the pleasure of connecting with education leaders from across the country at our booth and our "Enhancing Student Well-Being: The Role of BTAM Policies and Proactive Intervention" roundtable session. We look forward to continuing these conversations throughout and beyond the conference! Learn more about what PCG is up to at #NCE2025: https://ow.ly/MXga50VcVoL #BehavioralThreatAssessment #BTAM #PCGAtNCE

Please join us in congratulating our latest PCG EPIC Awards winner, Josh Olszewski! Josh, a senior manager in Education, has been selected in recognition of his impact on his team and EDPlan statewide implementation efforts. Read Josh's award story here: https://ow.ly/Rme650VbZQI #EPICAwards #EmployeeRecognition

Another great day at SXSW EDU 2025 in Austin, Texas! Jacob Klett, Senior Managing Education Advisor, served as mentor in the "Catalyzing & Navigating Change in Schools" roundtable. We also gleaned valuable insights from "The Pivotal Role of Community Engagement in School Safety" panel featuring Danielle Duarte, Craig Garnett, César Monagas Romero, and John Van Dreal Training, LLC. Learn more about what PCG is doing at #SXSWEDU 2025: https://ow.ly/Oaf950VbnS0 #PCGAtSXSWEDU #SchoolSafety #CommunityEngagement #Mentorship

Behavioral health conditions among children and adolescents are on the rise. Yet, many young people still lack access to timely, effective, and appropriate behavioral health services. Medicaid can play a critical role in addressing this need. Through Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT), children under 21 enrolled in Medicaid can receive comprehensive and preventive health care, including behavioral health services. Are you leveraging EPSDT effectively to meet the needs of young people in your community? PCG has developed a simple roadmap for expanding EPSDT utilization and improving access to care. Read more here: https://ow.ly/P6gm50VaeSj #ChildrensHealth #BehavioralHealth #HealthcareAccess #Medicaid #MedicaidExpansion #EPSDT