Operational Support for Early Learning Leadership
Turning policy into practice for programs serving ages 1–6. We help Directors and Principals stabilize classrooms, retain staff, and meet compliance without the chaos.
Training and coaching are aligned with CLASS, ECERS, Teaching Pyramid, HSPPS, IDEA, and NAEYC—and tailored to your program’s goals, standards, and timeline.
Specialized Support for High-Stakes Programs
Amanda McDaniel Consulting is a specialized practice partnering with the decision-makers—Directors, Principals, and Administrators—who are navigating the gap between compliance requirements and classroom reality. The consultancy focuses on stabilizing high-stakes environments, serving Private Preschools, Head Start, State Preschools, and TK–2 sites.
The Approach
As a dedicated specialist, Amanda works directly with leadership teams to meet CLASS, ECERS, and IDEA standards. Her method focuses on systemic consistency—regulating the adults first, so they can effectively regulate the children.
Frameworks You Already Trust
We do not reinvent the wheel; we make your existing wheels turn faster. All support aligns with the standards your funding depends on.
| Focus Area | Core Framework | Aligned Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Interactions | CLASS Observation Tool | HSPPS, NAEYC |
| Learning Environments | ECERS / ITERS | State Quality Ratings (QRIS) |
| Behavior & SEL | Teaching Pyramid Model | TPOT / TPITOS |
| Inclusion & Access | Universal Design (UDL) | IDEA, ADA |
| Staff Regulation | Brain State Model | Current Neuroscience |
Implementation, Not Just Information
Most training fails because it ends when the workshop is over. We translate high-level frameworks into daily routines that staff can actually sustain.
Responsive Environments
Aligning physical space with compliance. We conduct CLASS and ECERS-aligned audits of zoning, materials, and schedules to reduce chaos naturally.
Teaching Pyramid Model
Evidence-based social-emotional competence. 1-to-3 day intensive implementation labs with TPOT/TPITOS-aligned observation cycles.
Inclusive Systems
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies for neurodivergent learners. Moving staff from "managing behaviors" to "supporting neurotypes."
Adult-First Mindset
Reducing burnout. We train adults on self-regulation and co-regulation protocols. You cannot de-escalate a child if the adult is dysregulated.
Measurable Improvements
"Before Amanda, we struggled to translate the CLASS tool into daily habits. Amanda didn't just lecture; she reorganized our rooms. Our federal review was our best yet."
"We were losing teachers to burnout. The 'Adult-First' focus gave my staff permission to breathe. The classroom chaos subsided because the teachers were regulated."
"Amanda bridged the gap between our inclusion mandate and the reality of our staffing. She gave us a roadmap that was actually doable."