The Design Education Consultancy provides individualized support for classroom educators by mobilizing and connecting graphic design expertise and innate cognitive function, addressing a variety of literacy and learning needs across all content areas. We specialize
in support for English Language Learners, struggling readers, as well as Special Education programming, Universal Design for Learning, and implementing the Reggio Emilia approach. DEC offers uniquely designed professional development including: individual, team, and all-school coaching; workshops on topics such as Essential Design Skills for the Classroom; targeted lesson, curriculum and assessment design; and documentation of practice.

a teacher in a hands-on workshop uses graphic design principles to re-arrange
visual elements on a page to activate higher-order thinking