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Communications by Design is an education consulting firm proudly serving school districts and teachers throughout America.
We support districts and schools as well as individual teachers seeking to integrate technology, elevate instruction, and much more.
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We provide learning opportunities, resources, and personalized instructional coaching for all K-12 educators.
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Supporting the many roles of school administrators
We take a holistic approach to supporting clients from initial technology planning to final implementation.
Technology Planning
Plan, Budget, & Bond Support
Learn how we work with school districts to establish a Technology Plan that addresses the present and future needs of all students.
Design & Engineering
Coordinating Complex Projects
Learn how we support districts by overseeing and coordinating projects, managing bid processes, and designing technology systems.
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Learn how we help leaders initiate change by supporting teachers through professional development and coaching.
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We take a holistic approach to technology improvements, supporting clients from initial technology planning to final implementation.
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doing innovative work
Since 1991, Communications by Design has helped K-12 school districts improve instruction and learning through strategic technology solutions and innovative professional learning. Founded and operated by educators, we want to see teaching and learning at its highest level as we help cultivate thriving schools, innovative classrooms, and successful students.
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Recent articles for Teachers
Our best advice on everything from educational technology to classroom instructional strategy.
Without fail, one of the most frustrating classroom experiences is trying to get students’ attention
This one is for you, teachers! Sure, we talk a lot about having our students
The Fresh Start Effect, as Daniel Pink describes it in this 2-minute video, is the
While the focus of this article is to consider how to evaluate learning in a
Facilitation is an art that when effective promotes both productivity and student initiative. Making it
I was recently discussing with several teachers the topic of student inquiry. Namely, we were
Recent articles for Administrators
Our best advice on everything from educational technology to classroom instructional strategy.
Without fail, one of the most frustrating classroom experiences is trying to get students’ attention
This one is for you, teachers! Sure, we talk a lot about having our students
The Fresh Start Effect, as Daniel Pink describes it in this 2-minute video, is the
While the focus of this article is to consider how to evaluate learning in a
Facilitation is an art that when effective promotes both productivity and student initiative. Making it
I was recently discussing with several teachers the topic of student inquiry. Namely, we were