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AI tools that help education consultants research district needs, build evidence-based proposals, and deliver data-driven recommendations.
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ProgramEffect sizeCost/student
Khan Academy + Coaching0.44$180
Math Recovery0.58$420
Accelerated Math0.39$95
Illustrative Math + PD0.51$310
27 peer-reviewed studies across 5 programs
Evidence-based program and curriculum research
Build rigorous research foundations for the programs and curricula you recommend. Find randomized controlled trials, effect sizes, and comparative effectiveness data so your proposals stand up to scrutiny from district leaders and school boards.
I need to recommend a high school literacy intervention for a district with 60% of 9th graders reading below grade level. What does the research say about the most effective programs for this population?
Found 27 peer-reviewed studies on 9th-grade literacy interventions. Top programs by effect size: Read 180 (d=0.62, 8 studies), Language! Live (d=0.54, 5 studies), Achieve3000 (d=0.44, 6 studies). Cost comparison and implementation complexity ratings included for each.
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ProgramEffect sizeStudies
Read 1800.628
Language! Live0.545
Achieve30000.446
System 440.384
27 total studies · 9th grade below-grade-level focus
Market and competitor analysis
Understand the landscape of competing consultants, curriculum providers, and professional development vendors in your niche. Know what competitors offer, how they are positioning, and where gaps in the market exist.
Research the top 5 social-emotional learning consulting firms in the US market. What services do they offer, who are their clients, and how do they price their work?
Profiled 5 major SEL consulting firms. Leaders Center on Education and Human Development and Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). Common service packages: $25K–$150K per district/year for coaching and professional development. Underserved segments: rural districts and districts under 2,000 students.
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Market Leaders
CASEL, Center on Education & Human Dev., EL Education
Typical Price Range
$25K–$150K per district/year
Dominant Client Profile
Large urban + suburban districts (5K+ students)
Underserved Gap
Rural districts + under-2,000 student districts
Market Trend
Virtual delivery demand up 40% post-pandemic
District needs assessment and policy research
Research the regulatory environment, accountability requirements, and policy context for each district you work with. Understand what state and federal mandates are driving district decisions before you propose solutions.
What accountability requirements must Texas school districts meet under HB 3 related to reading and math proficiency? What interventions are required for schools in Improvement Required status?
Summarized HB 3 requirements: districts must provide reading academies for K-3 teachers, implement structured literacy programs, and identify dyslexia for all students. Improvement Required schools must implement an approved intervention program and submit progress monitoring data quarterly. State-approved vendor list included.
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K-3 Teacher Requirement
Reading academies mandatory — all K-3 teachers
Structured Literacy
District-wide science of reading adoption required
Dyslexia Screening
Universal K-2 screening required by Aug 31 annually
Improvement Required Schools
TEA-approved intervention + quarterly monitoring reports
Vendor Requirement
Curriculum must be on TEA state-approved list
Grant funding intelligence for clients
Help district clients find grant funding to pay for the consulting services and programs you are recommending. Match available federal, state, and foundation grants to the specific needs and eligibility of each client.
What federal and foundation grants could a 3,500-student rural district in Appalachian Ohio use to fund a comprehensive instructional coaching program?
Found 8 applicable grants. Title II Part A funds ($180K available based on district size) can fund instructional coaches directly. Rural Education Achievement Program: up to $80K. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Pathways to College: open application, up to $200K for rural districts.
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ProgramMax awardUse
Title II Part A (formula)$180K (est.)Directly funds coaches
Rural Education Achievement$80KPD + coaching
Gates Pathways to College$200KCoaching model design
ARC POWER Initiative$150KWorkforce + education
8 total matching grants · ~$610K combined potential
District hiring and staffing landscape research
Research what districts are hiring for to identify needs, understand how roles are being defined, and benchmark compensation to help clients build compelling job descriptions and competitive offers.
Search for open Director of Curriculum and Instruction positions in school districts in the Southeast. What qualifications are required, what are the salary ranges, and which districts are hiring most aggressively?
Found 34 open positions across 11 states. Median advertised salary: $98,000. Most common requirements: curriculum leadership experience (32/34), K-12 instructional coaching background (28/34). Highest-paying districts: Charlotte-Mecklenburg ($118K), Fulton County ($112K), Wake County ($108K).
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DistrictStateSalary
Charlotte-Mecklenburg SDNC$118K
Fulton County SchoolsGA$112K
Wake County SDNC$108K
Broward County SDFL$98K
34 total openings · 11 states · median $98K
Proposal and report research support
Quickly assemble the data, statistics, and research citations needed to write compelling proposals, needs assessments, and final reports. Build credibility with data rather than anecdote.
I need to open a proposal with current statistics on the state of K-12 math achievement in the US. Give me the most recent NAEP data and any significant trend findings from the last 3 years.
Retrieved 2023 NAEP data: 36% of 4th graders and 26% of 8th graders proficient in math — 7 and 8 percentage point drops respectively since 2019. COVID recovery is slower in math than reading. Achievement gap between highest and lowest quartiles widened 4 points from 2019 to 2023.
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4th Grade Proficient %
8th Grade Proficient %
Ready-to-use prompts
Research an intervention program
Research the evidence base for the Success for All reading program in elementary schools. Include effect sizes, populations studied, implementation costs, and any independent evaluations comparing it to other structured literacy programs.
Profile a competitor
Research the Education Development Center (EDC) as a competitor in the K-12 curriculum consulting space. What programs do they offer, who are their clients, and how are they positioning in the current market?
Find district grants
Find federal and state grants available to a large urban school district in Illinois for implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) with a focus on behavioral supports. Include eligibility requirements and award amounts.
Research state policy
What are the current reading science and structured literacy mandates in the state of Mississippi? What programs are on the state-approved list and what training requirements apply to all K-3 teachers?
Look up staffing market
Search for instructional coach job postings in public school districts nationwide. What qualifications are most commonly required, what are the typical salary ranges, and are there regional variations in demand?
Get achievement data
Research the most recent NAEP scores for 4th-grade reading by state. Which states showed the largest gains since 2019 and what instructional programs are those states using?
Summarize a state report
Summarize this state education agency audit report for a school district. Extract the key findings, required corrective actions, and implementation deadlines. Identify which findings fall within scope for external consulting support.
Research professional development ROI
Find peer-reviewed research on the return on investment of instructional coaching in K-12 schools. What are the average effect sizes on student outcomes, and how many hours of coaching are needed to see measurable results?
Tools to power your best work
Competitor ResearchDeep intel from a single URL
Deep ResearchAI research reports with citations
Job SearchJobs & salary data worldwide
PDFRead, analyze & merge PDFs
NewsSearch and track news worldwide
Grants FinderFind grants, funding fits, and precedent
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Client proposal research package
Build the research foundation for a district proposal: achievement data, evidence-based program options, and available funding sources.
Market positioning and competitive intelligence
Understand the consulting market landscape to sharpen your positioning, identify underserved niches, and prepare competitive responses.
Program effectiveness literature review
Conduct a systematic literature review of a specific program or approach before recommending it to a client.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can Competitor Research help me with business development?
Competitor Research crawls competitor websites and public profiles to identify their service offerings, client focus, positioning language, and pricing signals. Use it to find market gaps, anticipate objections, and sharpen your differentiation before approaching a prospective district client.
Can Academic Research help me find independent program evaluations?
Yes — search by program name combined with terms like "randomized controlled trial," "efficacy study," or "meta-analysis." Independent evaluations from groups like MDRC, RAND, or university research centers often appear in the literature alongside developer-funded studies, letting you compare findings objectively.
How specific can Grants Finder searches be for district eligibility?
You can specify district size, geography, demographics (Title I status, rural/urban), target grade levels, and program focus. The more detail you provide about your client, the better the grant matches. Federal formula grants like Title II are identified automatically based on district characteristics.
Can Job Search help me understand what districts are prioritizing right now?
Yes — job posting language reveals exactly what competencies and programs districts are investing in. Patterns in postings for curriculum directors, coaches, and intervention specialists give you a real-time read on district priorities that supplements what you learn in your business development conversations.
Can these tools help me build presentations for school boards?
Deep Research and Academic Research generate the data and evidence you need to populate board presentations with credibility. Pull current achievement statistics, program comparison tables, and research citations. PDF can summarize the source documents so you can cite them accurately without reading every report in full.
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