Novak Education is an organization renown for designing and delivering high-quality, evidence-based professional development on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), evidence-based tiered interventions, inclusive practices, and effective leadership practices.
Our company is 100% woman-owned and a certified woman business enterprise (WBE) with the Supplier Diversity Office ('SDO'). Novak Education has provided in-person and online professional development, long-term implementation, and consulting in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and multi-tiered intervention systems in 32 states and 28 countries to hundreds of thousands of educators and administrators and has worked with clients such as the NASA Science Activation Team, Harvard University, Los Angeles Unified School District, Seattle Public Schools, the New York City Department of Education, and Tucson Public Schools.
Additionally, Novak Educational Consulting has worked directly with state departments of education in eleven (11) states to provide professional learning on UDL and the development of research-based multi-tiered systems of support. We have also worked with the US Department of Education Jobs for the Future (JFF) through the School Turnaround Learning Community and the Office of Special Education Programs.
Novak Education is an approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) provider by the New York State Education Department and a Clock Hours provider for Washington State Educators.
With extensive experience working locally, nationally, and internationally in urban, suburban, and rural schools and districts, Novak and associates have helped to improve the outcomes of administrators, teachers, and students by designing professional learning and technical assistance in curriculum, instruction, and leadership support that is universally designed, evidence-based, customized, and ongoing.
Our Mission
We support educators and organizations to increase the outcomes of all learners by providing professional learning and strategic support.
Our Vision
A world where all educators and learners have the tools and strategies they need to be wildly successful - no barriers, no excuses.
Our Team
Since 2017, Novak Education Consulting has been recognized as a leader in professional development. We are educators, experienced course instructors, practitioners, and ever-evolving learners. Our team has expertise in multiple areas, including UDL, MTSS, Inclusive Practices, Data-Based Decision Making, Restorative Practices, and Universally Designed Leadership. We offer in-person and virtual professional learning, instructional coaching, and technical assistance.
Our Founder
Dr. Katie Novak, Founder and Executive Director
Katie is an internationally renowned education consultant, author, adjunct professor at UPenn, and former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. Dr. Novak has over 20 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and is the author of 14 published books, including the best-selling books UDL Now!, Equity By Design, and The Shift to Student-Led. Katie designs and presents professional learning opportunities both nationally and internationally, focusing on the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and universally designed leadership. Novak’s work has been highlighted in many publications, including Edutopia, Language Magazine, Forbes, Mindshift, ADDitude Magazine, AMLE Magazine, the Huffington Post, ASCD Education Update, and School Administrator.
