About Jacqueline
Consulting with Purpose
Jacqueline C. Chavis, founder of Colander-Chavis Consulting, has 35 years of extensive experience as an educator in preK-12 public education. Her experience includes middle school science teacher, science specialist, assistant principal, principal, executive director of elementary schools, deputy superintendent of curriculum and instruction, and chief academic officer.
Jacqueline worked collaboratively with teachers, school, and central office administrators of Virginia and Georgia to share her extensive knowledge of instruction and educational leadership. Her passion for transforming leadership at the school and central office levels is fueled by her success in the various positions she has held and her service in the community.
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Jacqueline's work has been featured in several publications including Education Post.
Our Services
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1 on 1 Coaching
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Principals, assistant principals, and central office leaders new balance instructional and operational responsibilities
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Principals and assistant principal(s) in analyzing and providing feedback to teachers that lead to student growth
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Staff transitioning from the role of classroom teacher to that of Department Chairperson, Instructional/Academic Coach or Specialist
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Staff transitioning to central office positions from schools or other areas of the workforce
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Implementation of Research Based Practices
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Identify and analyze student and staff data points in order to provide equitable learning experiences for all students
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Develop and implement effective school and central office professional development systems based on academic, behavioral and attendance data
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Work collaboratively to apply knowledge, skills, and researched best practices that close achievement gaps and maximize student academic outcomes
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Identify and institute daily routines and procedures to make instructional walkthroughs and observations more meaningful and a daily priority
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Work together to identify and institute practices that create an environment that is culturally sensitive and responsive
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Identify strategies to increase and enhance community involvement
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Workshops
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Equip participants with tools to identify and analyze student and staff data points.
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Guide participants in developing and implementing effective professional development systems for both school and central office staff.
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Demonstrate how to use academic, behavioral, and attendance data to inform PD strategies and support staff growth.
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Collaborate with participants to apply researched best practices aimed at closing achievement gaps.
We work with organizations, school districts and schools to provide additional support for students and staff
Past and Present Partners
Newport News Public Schools
Head Start Program
Lakewood, New Jersey
Greenwood Elementary
Newport News
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Peninsula |Â Hampton Roads
The Up Center |Â Norfolk, Virginia
Hampton Roads Kroc Center | Norfolk, VA
Blair Middle School | Norfolk, VA
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Gray Education Services
Tsunami Digital Media Podcast | "Do It With Grace"
In this episode, Jacqueline Chavis discusses the ever-changing roles of educators, challenges children are currently facing during the pandemic, as well as how her company is helping parents and educators navigate these difficult times.