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Procurement with Purpose: Why RFPs Matter for...

In our new white paper, Procurement with Purpose: Developing Effective RFPs for Special Education Technology Projects, PCG experts Jennifer Hanson and Jacob Klett share practical strategies to help...
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Maryland State Department of Education Partners with...

The Maryland State Department of Education, in partnership with Public Consulting Group and the Johns Hopkins Center for Technology in Education, is expanding the state’s Special Education Directors...
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Building Pathways to Employment: Insights from Division...

Employment disparities for people with disabilities remain significant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of March 2025 only 23.9% of adults with disabilities are employed, compared...
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Prevention is the Key to School Safety

School safety is more than metal detectors and lockdown drills. While reactive measures have their place, the most effective strategy is the one that seeks to prevent violence...
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The SK Cascade Model: Building Safer Schools...

School safety extends beyond the classroom. The SK Cascade Model, formerly known as the Salem-Keizer Cascade Model, is a behavioral threat assessment and management framework that stands apart...
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Back-to-School Solutions: Creative Staffing in the Face...

As districts kick off the school year, many leaders are facing a familiar but urgent challenge: staffing shortages in special education.
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International Literacy Day: Promoting Literacy in the...

Today, September 8, PCG celebrates International Literacy Day, honoring the progress in literacy at global, national, and local levels—while recognizing the important work that still lies ahead.
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Back-to-School Solutions: How Custom Curriculum is Transforming...

Meeting the diverse needs of students, families, and educators starts with listening. More districts are embracing community-centric curriculum to foster engagement...
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Back to School with the Science of...

With the new school year approaching, a growing number of educators are turning to the science of reading to reshape how literacy is taught. This evidence-based approach emphasizes...
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Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management in a...

The SK-Cascade Model, developed by John Van Dreal while he was working for the Salem-Keiser Schools District in Oregon, is the only model developed by educators...
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Exploring Evidence-based Strategies and Innovation in Urban...

Public Consulting Group (PCG) was proud to participate in the 2025 Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) Curriculum, Research...
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PCG at SXSW EDU 2025: The Pivotal...

Public Consulting Group (PCG) was proud to support the 15th SXSW EDU which focuses on bringing together the learner, the practitioner, the entrepreneur...
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“Creating educational equity means each child has the opportunity for improved academic achievement, leading to improved future opportunities for career, income, housing, health, and quality of life. With educational equity, each community is better positioned to have more educated members, leading to improved future opportunities, such as a thriving and self-sufficient community…”

Dr. Cassadre Davis, Ed.D.

Senior Consultant, Education

Public Consulting Group

“We have released PCG’s Economic and Concrete Supports Services Manual to help human services agencies and organizations develop services that deliver direct economic and concrete supports to families. These solutions, based on proven research, are advised to reduce child abuse and neglect and help strengthen families and communities. We’re thrilled to contribute to this invaluable work.”

Heather Baker

Manager, Human Services

Public Consulting Group

PCG leadership’s commitment to workplace culture brings a true sense of caring for employees, from our CEO to my immediate manager. The opportunity to work remote is very helpful.

Aftab Mohammed

Tech Consulting Director

“PCG’s systems integration (SI) services feature a collection of integrated processes, tools, and strategies to support states in reducing their systems implementation risks. In addition, our seasoned systems integration professionals collaborate closely with our client leaders to achieve more effective and efficient business; provide human and systematic processes by analyzing and assessing service needs; evaluate and design programs, services…”

Gwyn Jackson

Vice President, Technology Consulting

Public Consulting Group

“Helping states and counties navigate the electronic health records (EHR) world is complex. Over the years, PCG has a achieved a proven track record of supporting facilities and health care organizations, specifically those servicing mental, behavioral, and public health…”

Andrew Heaney

Associate Manager, Health

Public Consulting Group