Strategic Support for School Boards and Education Leaders

First State Educate equips school boards, district leaders, and advocates with the expertise to govern with clarity and integrity. We combine research-based training, tailored consulting, and hands-on coaching to help boards make better decisions and improve outcomes for students.

Whether you need focused workshops, ongoing leadership coaching, or a long-term strategy partner, we meet you where you are and move you toward what’s possible. Based in Delaware and serving clients nationwide, our work is designed to align with your goals, capacity, and preferred learning style.

Service Overview

Service Area Description What’s Included Starting Price
Board Training Orientation, governance fundamentals, and effective meetings.
  • Intro to board roles & responsibilities
  • Effective meeting structures
  • Ethics and public accountability
  • Live or virtual delivery
 $2,500/session
Leadership Coaching Personalized support for board chairs and superintendents.
  • 1:1 leadership coaching sessions
  • Support navigating governance challenges
  • Ongoing accountability & reflection tools
 $3,000/series
Custom Consulting Tailored plans addressing your board’s unique needs.
  • Needs assessment & discovery
  • Strategic planning or facilitation
  • Custom dashboards or policy reviews
  • Hourly or project-based consulting
 $250/hour or quoted
Community Building Empowering parents and advocates with governance knowledge.
  • Workshops on school board basics
  • Parent & advocate training
  • Engagement strategy guidance
  • Flexible formats for community groups
 $500–$1,000