Collective Capacity Building and Leadership Development
The Office of K-12 Outreach, under the leadership of Director Dr. Bryan Beverly, has unmatched experience in developing and implementing customized support for schools and districts in Michigan seeking to turnaround their schools and rapidly improve student achievement. Our unique field-oriented service organization within the university brings a 20-year history of collaboration with schools and districts across the state.
A Proven Track Record
MSU’s Office of K-12 Outreach team of highly trained outreach specialists, provides direct support to educators in Michigan and nationally. Our team assists to effectively build capacity for sustained change and is committed to helping Michigan schools become exemplary. The Office of K-12 Outreach offers practical and policy advice to educators, legislative bodies agencies, associations and foundations.
The MSU K-12 team has deep experiences as:
- urban superintendents
- central office administrators
- principals
- curriculum leaders
- content area experts
- statisticians
- executive management in professional development
- data analysis and evaluation
- curriculum and assessment development
- cultural competence
- early childhood programming
- student-centered learning and student voice
Featured Documents
Coaching for Effective Teaching
Effective coaching can help schools maintain lasting excellence for all Michigan learners.
Educational Policy Fellowship Program
The Michigan EPFP is a leadership development training program providing a year-long series of training activities to mid-career professionals involved in policymaking in education and human services.
Fellowship of Instructional Leaders
The Fellowship is designed using an evidence-based model to broaden an transform leadership within schools while directly addressing each school's challenges.
Cultural Competence
Our work begins with an introduction to cultural competence as a framework for culturally responsive schools.
President's Education Forums
MSU faculty present the latest research to inform legislators, their staff and other policymakers and leaders about current education issues.
District Support for Flint Community Schools
Through a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the MSU Office of K-12 Outreach is supporting district turnaround in the Flint Community Schools.