SXSW EDU 2025
Public Consulting Group (PCG) is proud to support the 15th South by Southwest Education (SXSW EDU) which focuses on bringing together the learner, the practitioner, the entrepreneur, and the visionary to share their groundbreaking stories, tackle complex issues, and build reimagined paths forward.
PCG at SXSW EDU
March 3, 2025 | 4:30-6:30pm CT | The Parlor Room
As an official sponsor of SXSW EDU, we hope you’ll join us for an evening of food, drinks, and fun in the Rainey Street Historic District. Enjoy live entertainment and opportunities to meet our team and other education leaders prior to the Opening Party!
Roundtable: Catalyzing & Navigating Change in Schools
March 5, 2025 | 11:30am-12:30pm CT | Room 6B in the Austin Convention Center
SXSW EDU’s Roundtable Sessions allows attendees to learn from experts and leaders from across the education landscape. PCG’s Jacob Klett, Senior Managing Education Advisor, will serve as a mentor for the Catalyzing & Navigating Change in Schools roundtable. As a mentor, Jacob will be sharing his expertise and supporting early-career professionals as they navigate challenges and reimagine educational systems.
The Pivotal Role of Community Engagement in School Safety
March 5, 2025 | 1:00-2:00pm CT | Room 17AB in the Austin Convention Center
At PCG, we’re committed to safer schools and communities. This panel will bring together a diverse panel of voices—including media, students, and safety experts—to explore collaborative strategies for fostering safer school environments. Panelists include:
- Craig Garnett, Publisher of the Uvalde Leader News
- John Van Dreal, Author of the Salem-Keizer Cascade model
- Karen Fairley, Executive Director of the Center for Safer Schools in North Carolina
- Cesar Monagas, MBA Student at The University of Texas at Austin
Together, they will emphasize the importance of community involvement in developing comprehensive approaches to threat assessment and violence prevention.
Our Services and Support
At PCG, we help schools, school districts, and state education agencies strengthen their systems, streamline operations, and improve programs and instruction so that all students have what they need to succeed. Some of our services include:
- EDPlan. PCG’s suite of tools and services helps you promote a plan for student success—in special education, academics, behavior, and beyond. EDPlan’s features have been designed in partnership with teachers, education professionals, and project management experts; it is used in 30+ states, supporting thousands of schools and districts nationwide.
- Behavioral Threat Assessment Solutions. We all strive to keep our students safe and get them the help they need when they struggle but we need to go beyond hardening schools to the root of the problem by identifying potential threats and intervening with appropriate support. PCG's safe schools solutions can help identify risks before they become threats.
- Curriculum and Implementation Services. Educational excellence looks different for every district, so a customized solution is the best way to achieve it. We can help you learn what’s working in your district, build a curriculum that works for you, and support you to keep it working effectively.
- Science of Teaching and Learning. Average student literacy rates have decreased over the past decade, which has significant impacts for unemployment, income, and the overall economy. PCG is committed to helping schools and states improve reading outcomes. Rooted in the Science of Reading, our services can equip educators with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively teach reading through evidence-based approaches and innovative solutions.
Want to learn more about the services and solutions PCG offers?
Contact Allison Atkins at aatkins@pcgus.com