Practia Support
The Practia School Improvement Framework is available for any school to utilize. If you are looking for support in how to implement Practia, options are available. Support ranges from free community resources and consultation to “fee for service” implementation coaching:
Free Resources
Fee for Service
The Practia School Improvement Framework is available for any school to utilize. If you are looking for support in how to implement Practia, options are available. Support ranges from free community resources and consultation to “fee for service” implementation coaching:
Practia Community
The Practia Community offers additional content, moderated discussions, and Q&A. This community is an opportunity for anyone, in any role in a Practia system to go more in depth and learn more about the Practia framework. In particular, the Practia Community is a place for individual teachers implementing the system to find colleagues and support. The Practia Community is FREE and open to anyone who wants to join. Sign up for an account and access the Practia Community below.
Free Consultation
Want to learn more about Practia Implementation? Sign up here for a free consultation session with Practia founder Jonas Zuckerman.
School Implementation Support
School Implementation Support is provided by Jonas Zuckerman of Zuckerman Education Consulting, who has over 35 years of education experience. The support package includes one live virtual coaching session per month and “as needed” support via email. These supports are for all staff implementing the Practia system, including instructional coaches, those who are supporting instructional coaches, and school administrators. The coaching will be tailored to individual needs at your school’s current stage and yearly cycle, covering topics such as:
- Determining Essential Conditions
- Building a Practia Data System
- Adult-practice data driven coaching
- Resource allocation
- Ongoing adjustments
- Student assessments
The School Implementation Support Package covers all staff within the school. The school, with help from the Practia facilitator (if needed), will determine who attends the monthly virtual coaching sessions. In addition, everyone in the school is invited to join the Practia Community for access to the content, discussions, and Q&A.
- Topics and agendas will be collaboratively developed to cater to your school’s specific needs.
- Email support is available between coaching sessions, so you can always get assistance.
- Scheduling of monthly sessions is flexible, so the timing will work for your school staff.
Expected Outcomes of School Implementation Support:
- Develop and establish locally determined Essential Conditions
- Build a Practia Data System to drive improvement efforts
- Strengthen instructional coaching grounded in adult-practice data
- Strategically allocate resources to address gaps and sustain growth
Logistics
Costs for Practia School Implementation Support:
- Annual Plan – $7,500 per year
- Does not automatically renew; schools have the option to renew
- Monthly Plan – $750 per month
- Monthly Plan continues every month; schools can cancel any time with 30 days notice
Fill out the Interest Form linked below and Zuckerman Education Consulting will contact you (within 48 hours) regarding next steps for implementation support.
For questions about School Implementation Support, contact practiasupport@zuckermanedconsulting.com
District Implementation Support
District Implementation Support is provided by Jonas Zuckerman of Zuckerman Education Consulting, who has over 35 years of education experience. District support functions on a “Train the Trainer” model, so district staff will be able to guide Practia implementation at schools. The District Implementation Support model is available to all educational administration organizations, including State Educational Agencies (SEAs), Charter School Networks, Private School Organizations, and Regional Education Service Agencies.
There is not a set structure for district-level support, instead it is flexible and tailored to meet specific needs of your district. These elements may also be different at various times of the year to align with your improvement cycle. A combination of the following components will be included:
- In person introductory sessions to develop capacity among district staff
- Periodic in person sessions to maintain consistency and fidelity with the Practia framework.
- Monthly virtual calls for ongoing coaching
- Timely, “as-needed” email support
- Individual school-level supports
The District Implementation Support Package covers all relevant staff. The district, with help from the Practia facilitator (if needed), will determine which staff attend which sessions. In addition, everyone in the district is invited to join the Practia Community for access to the content, discussions, and Q&A.
- Topics and agendas for all professional learning will be collaboratively developed to cater to your district’s specific needs.
- Email support is regularly available, so you can always get assistance.
- Scheduling is flexible, so the timing will work for your district staff.
Expected Outcomes of District Implementation Support:
- A District-level structure that supports effective Practia implementation at schools.
- District staff are able to provide professional learning, coaching, and training to all district schools.
- Practia framework is implemented in every school the district selects.
Logistics
Costs for Practia District Implementation Support vary based on the scope and scale of services. Factors include:
- Size and context of the district
- Exact services the district wishes to engage in
- Number of sessions and people involved in the learning
If your district is interested in Practia Support, here are the next steps:
- Complete the Interest Form linked below and Zuckerman Education Consulting will contact you within 48 hours to schedule a call to discuss scope of services
- Zuckerman Education Consulting will present a proposal, including costs and all logistics
- The district will negotiate and agree on services
For questions about District Implementation Support, contact practiasupport@zuckermanedconsulting.com
Practia Institute
For organizations implementing Practia across multiple schools, the Practia Institute offers a train-the-trainer model which will build capacity and expertise in your organization. The Practia Institute is an intensive three-day, in-person professional learning workshop that prepares leadership teams to implement the Practia framework. The Practia Institute will model and provide facilitation guides for the following components:
- Practia Needs Assessment/Essential Conditions Process
- Practia School Improvement Planning
- Practia Data System development
The Practia Institute is designed for teams, who will learn the concepts and philosophy behind Practia, engage in hands-on protocol practice, and leave with the knowledge and materials to begin implementation in their schools and districts.
Expected Outcomes of the Practia Institute:
- Leadership teams equipped to implement Practia independently
- A shared framework and common language for improvement work across the organization
- Facilitation guides and materials ready to deploy at the school level
- A trained internal capacity to sustain the work
Logistics
- The Practia Institute is optimal at the district, regional, network, or state levels.
- Pricing is variable depending on factors such as the complexity of the organization, how many participants will be trained, and location.
- The Institute can be combined with Implementation Support, or stand alone, which also impacts pricing.
If you are interested in the Practia Institute, here are the next steps:
- Complete the Interest Form linked below and Zuckerman Education Consulting will contact you within 48 hours to schedule a call to discuss scope of services
- Zuckerman Education Consulting will present a proposal, including costs and all logistics
For questions about the Practia Institute, contact practiasupport@zuckermanedconsulting.com