Supporting Schools
Schools are essential communities. Because they are fundamentally distinct from other organizations, they bring myriad unique considerations, opportunities, and challenges. SMCH was founded by educators with decades of experience in schools, and we are passionate about supporting these critical institutions so that they can more fully live out their missions.
Strategic Planning & Implementation
In an ever-changing landscape, SMCH works with schools to embed strategic thinking into all aspects of school operations. From workshops on strategic thinking with school leadership to full strategic plan and implementation support, SMCH brings dynamic and responsive systems borne out of years of experience to help secure the best future for your school. SMCH's approach leverages existing school data to fuel robust strategic plans without unnecessary workload. Our process builds in the understanding we can not fully predict the future, so our plans are flexible while still maintaining focus.
Strategic planning is only the beginning of the work. SMCH works with schools to develop robust implementation plans that recognize the importance of recognizing and working with existing organizational culture.
Leadership Support
Whether you're in your first few years of leadership or are a seasoned leader taking on new challenges, SMCH provides bespoke leadership support tailored to your needs.
Employee Relations
In both union and non-union settings, SMCH works with schools to strengthen the sense of belonging and satisfaction among faculty and staff. This includes providing measures that increase transparency, a strengthen their sense of job security, and demonstrate appreciation for their work.
Communication Strategy & Crisis Communications
Families and employees demand more communications from schools than ever before. SMCH provides strategic communications support to schools, whether they are responding to an emergent crisis, looking for more effective ways to get their message out to community members, or engaging in developing comprehensive communications plans for the future.
Program & Curriculum Design
Looking to develop more hands-on, experiental learning? More student engagement and ownership? Leveraging the expertise of educators with decades of experience in innovative independent schools, SMCH works with institutions to grow their capacities in these areas for early childhood programs through 12th grade.