Discover how critical incident mapping can revolutionize school safety, ensure legal compliance, and optimize resource allocation for a secure learning environment.
Our comprehensive Classification and Compensation Studies are designed to help your institution attract and retain top talent, ensure equity, and align your workforce with your strategic goals.
In an era where the safety and well-being of students and staff are paramount, schools are increasingly turning to innovative technologies such as Indoor GIS mapping to meticulously map their premises for more effective emergency response.
A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) program empowers schools to effectively differentiate instruction and interventions based on student needs, fostering a better sense of control and capability.
York Technical College (YTC) sought an impartial and trusted expert to help guide their work in determining a future growth strategy. MGT Consulting was engaged to provide insights and forecasts that would inform YTC's future direction. This case study narrates the journey of how in-depth market research guided YTC in adapting to these changes.
Working within education presents unique challenges for both students and educators. From embracing academic challenges to meeting the diverse needs of individuals within a school community, the education landscape benefits from a deep understanding of human behavior and motivation. One crucial aspect that plays a pivotal role in the success of any educational institution is the cultivation of a positive school culture.
MGT conducted an equity audit of the Center for Creative Leadership's modules and facilitator tools to align with their dedication to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture.
As higher education institutions navigate the challenges posed by declining FAFSA submissions, proactive planning, data analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders are essential.
Significant concern is emerging due to the notable decrease in Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submissions for the 2024-2025 school year. As colleges and universities navigate these challenges, the potential effects loom over the academic year ahead.
School leaders often find themselves on a quest for continuous growth fueled by a passion for nurturing young minds and shaping the future. However, amidst the intricate tapestry of administrative tasks, instructional responsibilities, and community engagement, it's all too common for these leaders to find themselves lost in the day-to-day operations, losing sight of their overarching aspirations and the transformative potential they hold. So how can they ensure continual growth forward?
Among the many roles within a school, few hold as much influence over its trajectory as that of the principal. These visionary leaders not only shape their schools' direction and effectiveness of the school but also have a profound impact on the lives of students, teachers, and communities.
As the January 2025 expiration of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds' approaches, educational institutions nationwide are at a pivotal juncture. As you prepare for the final allocation of your ESSER funds this September, consider these 10 other questions to help navigate the end of funding effectively.
By reshaping their education infrastructure and empowering their school leaders, these MGT-partnered districts are now better positioned to meet the diverse needs of their communities.
Step By Step Learning, part of MGT Consulting, is proud to announce that it has been awarded Accreditation status from the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
MGT, a tech-led managed services business delivering high-value technology and social impact solutions for State, Local, and Education (SLED) agencies, national philanthropic organizations, and Fortune 500 companies, announced today that it has acquired Step By Step Learning® (SBSL).
Many states across the country are enacting legislation mandating comprehensive facilities master plans (FMPs) for schools. What is required to update a facility master plan, and where should you begin?
A comprehensive Long Range Facilities Maintenance Management Plan (LRFMMP) is indispensable for schools, providing a structured framework for addressing these pressing issues.
By empowering students, acknowledging their accomplishments, and fostering genuine interactions, educators create nurturing environments where students are becoming the thinkers, creators, and leaders of tomorrow. Here are three key strategies through which educators can enact transformative change.
In confronting chronic absenteeism, we know it demands more than acknowledgment – it requires collective action.
The call for transformation in our education system echoes loudly, urging schools to embrace innovative solutions like those our team provides.
Diana is proficient in developing and implementing a variety of stakeholder input models using web-based survey administration as well as conducting focus groups and individual interviews to assess needs, preferences, and market factors.
Since our founding nearly 50 years ago, MGT has helped the nation’s colleges and universities plan the future of student housing through market studies, feasibility studies, strategic and master planning, organizational reviews, financial modeling, and more.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) sought the expertise of MGT Technology of our collaborative approach, advanced technology, and stellar reputation providing technology solutions in other school districts like Howard County Public Schools in Maryland.
Discover the transformative journey of Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) as it crafts a visionary two-year strategic plan in collaboration with MGT Education. Uncover the power of community engagement, inclusive initiatives, and diverse stakeholder involvement in shaping a robust roadmap for GGC's future. This blog explores the meticulous process, including focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires, that MGT employed to gather insights and create a plan aligned with the college's goals.
A recent examination by Lehigh University's Center For Promoting Research to Practice shows that Step By Step Learning's comprehensive approach to literacy provides teachers with critical skills that have significantly increased student academic achievement. The results from this evaluation provide proof that the use of this comprehensive Response to Instruction and Intervention approach for improving literacy skills in Kindergarten and first grade.
In the webinar, we'll provide valuable insights, actionable steps, and FREE cybersecurity assessments to fortify your school district's cyber defenses.
As one of the largest geographical school districts in the country, spanning 17,000 square miles, Elko County School District (ECSD) in Nevada operates 23 school buildings. After a tax referendum related to school funding failed to pass in the November 2021 election, ECSD initiated a partnership with MGT in April 2022 to develop a facilities master plan.
In October 2022, the City of Cudahy asked MGT to conduct a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study for the City's Human Resources Department. The goal was to use the data and insights derived from this study to supply the City with invaluable information on how to develop a flexible and robust employment framework - a critical and necessary component for any organization navigating today's dynamic labor market.
Layer 3 Communications, an MGT company, and Fortinet Solutions joined forces to deliver a top-notch cybersecurity transformation for CAT Ring Power. Discover how Layer 3 / MGT's IT expertise helped to fortify their IT systems and provide unparalleled protection.
Layer 3 Communications, an MGT company, and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company joined forces to provide cutting-edge networking and healthcare technology services to Children's of Alabama.
Tuskegee University (TU) has a rich history as one of the nation's leading historically black colleges and universities with over 4000 active students. When they faced major challenges upgrading their entire campus network infrastructure, and later, sourcing support IT staff and implementing MDR solutions, they turned to MGT Technology at every turn in the journey.
Using evidence-based methodology, the team at Step By Step Learning® (SBSL), an MGT company, partnered with leaders to implement science of reading programs designed to improve teacher effectiveness and student performance for at-risk children at Bethlehem Area Schools in Pennsylvania.
Janice boasts two decades of dedicated structured literacy training, coaching, and consultation across the nation. With a profound commitment to transforming student trajectories, she champions improved literacy outcomes for all children.
Sam previously served as the Executive Director of Family Support for Newark Public Schools. She managed Newark's Family Support Center and Contact Center, which helped students, and families with all issues related to school enrollment.
Collin specializes in policy design, implementation, change management, and execution of large-scale initiatives for cities, districts, and states. Collin's background is in law, policy, and education.
Allison uses her knowledge of change management alongside her background in educational research and pedagogy to help teachers implement changes that lead to improvements in instruction and learning.
Our professional staffing services offer a turn-key solution to busy clients who are facing the difficult task of securing highly qualified IT support staff.
For more than 50 years, MGT has dedicated its mission to fostering positive social impact across the country. We have built a foundation that provides holistic solutions to our clients in end-to-end partnerships which address mission-critical challenges.
If it hasn't already, legislation surrounding the science of reading will likely impact a district near you soon. While science of reading legislation has been championed by many, the challenge for schools is in translating these legislative policies into practice under short timelines and with specific recommendations.
MGT, a tech-led managed services business delivering high-value technology and social impact solutions for State, Local, and Education (SLED) agencies, national philanthropic organizations, and Fortune 500 companies, announced today that it has acquired Step By Step Learning® (SBSL).
MGT, a social impact solutions and technology services organization focused on solutions for state, local, and educational (SLED) agencies, announced the addition of Travis Lench as its new senior vice president of sales.
With more than 19 years of experience in the IT industry, including his tenure as CIO for the State of Indiana, Dewand Neely offers high-level technology expertise for MGT and leads the IT and Strategic Software Solutions.
Prior to joining Ed Direction, he worked as a Senior Consultant. The public education sector was Trent's initial "career"; Before becoming the principal of a high school, he worked as a social studies teacher for a number of years.
To keep one of its long-term clients safe, Layer 3 Communications, a part of MGT, introduced Cypress Fairbanks Independent School District (CyFair) in Houston, Texas to another MGT Technology Solutions business, Cira Infotech.
MGT was chosen to conduct an independent disparity study for the commission to help in its efforts to continue the integrity and support of its Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program.
Rodney is a seasoned technology business developer and co-leader/founder of Layer 3 Communications. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of MGT Technology.
Josh brings long-standing expertise in IT engineering to Layer 3 as its co-founder and president. He currently serves as a Vice President of MGT Technology.
Ambica is recognized as a culture builder within MGT Technology. With over 18 years of experience, she is responsible for managing and overseeing its day-to-day operations.
Sudhir is a technology solutions expert with experience managing programs, client relationships, and working with fortune 500 companies. He consistently leads teams that produce bottom-line results.
Nikhil is an experienced, certified Senior Solutions Architect. He brings additional experience in firewall implementation, developing workflows, and managing network security change.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s (IIJA) $1 billion cybersecurity grant is a game changer for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments.
Rajeev began his career in education over a decade ago as an elementary school teacher at PS 161 in Harlem. He later went on to serve in key leadership roles at the New York City Department of Education, Sangari Global Education, and now, as General Manager of MGT Education.
Erin is a data-driven leader, focused on providing solutions to enhance education opportunities because no child should be deprived of that opportunity.
A flatsheet that gives an overview of MGT's process for conducting the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) cybersecurity grant-ready cybersecurity assessment.
School transformation and turnaround requires the examination of the whole district or school to advance and promote the whole student in achieving successful outcomes.
Erin has directly participated in and managed hundreds of cost of service studies for local agencies ranging in population size from a few thousand to several million
Will is a strong project manager who uses his analytic, communication, and research skills to help our Organizational Solutions team provide robust solutions.
For any organization, public or private, security risk assessments and penetration testing are necessary. Compliance and an ever-changing cyber threat landscape require constant threat management. However, for an agency to create a true culture of cyber security, success depends on tactics as part of a cohesive, long-term security and risk management program.
Kasey has more than 15 years of experience in higher education administration and teaching, including roles in executive leadership within student affairs.
Dr. Barrett has guided education clients through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, academic program assessments, economic impact studies, master planning, and feasibility studies.
Ash is a network and security engineer with more than a decade of experience including design, installation, configuration, and the support of network and security products.
Jorge is passionate about serving clients and impacting communities. After a successful 25 year career in technology, he now applies his experience at MGT to drive "service through growth".
Mahesh is an internationally-experienced senior technology professional with expert proficiency in developing and implementing innovative technical solutions and leads MGT's Cyber Security team of 100+ engineers.
Sheena has more than 12 years providing strategic leadership on human capital-related projects for clients in higher education, PK-12, and state/local government organizations.
Eric Parish, Executive Vice President of MGT's Education Solutions, recently received his Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification through Purdue University. Many organizations employ Lean Six Sigma methodologies, which blend Six Sigma’s focus on reducing variation with Lean's focus on eliminating waste.
A proposal to eliminate the DuPage recorder of deeds office and merge it with the county clerk's office in two years won't save as much money as promised, according to an independent study.
Texas A&M University AgriLife hired MGT to perform an organizational and operational review of the marketing and communications function within AgriLife, an organization comprising numerous college departments, statewide agricultural extension services, research centers, institutes, and laboratories.
Government leadership quantifying and acting on disproportionality and disparity – that is what prompted the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County to undertake a review of its adult criminal justice system.
In February 2015, the City of New York (NYC or City) selected MGT to conduct what would turn out to be one of the largest and most sweeping disparity studies ever completed.
The Hillsborough County School Board last week unanimously selected MGT Group to operate four additional turnaround schools through 2023, doubling the number of schools that MGT managed during the 2019-20 school year.
In many states, the coronavirus pandemic necessitated contingency plans allowing for a shift from in-person to remote activities. For some purposes, like most office jobs, the transition has been an adjustment, but doable and in some cases even preferable to commuting to a workplace. For example, at Microsoft, among other companies, productivity is up.
MGT conducted an update to the availability data from ODOT's disparity study update (study period 2008 to 2010). The study assisted ODOT in identifying relative availability of DBE firms and calculating overall DBE goals for 2014 through 2016.
Do you ever wonder what it takes to conduct a disparity study, why it's important, and the things you should consider when producing a defensible result? Our team conducts disparity studies to determine if inequities exist in public procurement and contracting that adversely affect minorities and/or women.
In the podcast Policy Matters, Doug Mesecar talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the education system. There is a discussion on the congressional response, how it changes educational policy, and the funding landscape.
MGT Secure Anywhere is a tailored secure remote access solution enabling organizations to provide a fully functional, secure, and compliant environment for teleworking. Backed by our 24/7 NOC/SOC, our team of over 100 network and cyber security engineers, and leveraging a proprietary solution in the market, MGT Secure Anywhere provides a comprehensive security wrapper for your remote workforce in a flexible, per user, model.
This International Women's Day we salute the talented and inspirational women at MGT. These women (and men) offer solutions to our clients that provide an intrinsic value in improving equality and fairness in communities across the country.
Short-term rentals (STRs) are a phenomenon of today's "shared economy" - a world in which technology advancements have upended traditional business models. Since 2011, the number of STR properties listed on the top four websites (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO) has exploded from about 900,000 to 8 million, an increase of almost 800%. With dramatic increase in properties participating in short-term rentals, why aren't governments seeing an increase in revenue?
National business and management consulting firm MGT Group has acquired Fiscal Choice Consulting, a Chicago, Illinois-based financial consulting and operational performance solutions firm with a national footprint. This acquisition will strengthen MGT’s financial and operations capabilities nationally, particularly in the US East.
Economic fluctuations make it difficult for governments to break even on the cost of providing building permits, which is required in most states. Rates are based on anticipated demand, which is difficult to predict. Boom-and-bust cycles often result in either too much or too little revenue. A surplus may lead to legal trouble, while a revenue shortfall may result in budget and service cuts.
The impact of declining enrollments, shifting values, and alternative opportunities are changing higher education in unprecedented ways. Here are 5 ways higher education can thrive.
Brandon Ledford, Vice President of MGT's Human Capital practice, recently received his Change Management Certification through Prosci, a global leader in change management who has trained a certified over 50,000 change management practitioners worldwide.
We conducted a Procurement Disparity Study for Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) to assess if a disparity existed in the number of M/WBE firms able to provide services and those actually doing work.
MGT’s team of organizational efficiency review and financial performance experts successfully translated mounds of data points into succinct and scalable statewide recommendations.
This partnership will greatly enhance and improve the way MGT's Human Capital Group, as well as its other business lines within the municipal, state, federal, PK12, higher education, and international markets, provides services.
One of the most important projects an organization can undertake is a classification and compensation (class and comp) study. Not only will it benefit the employees to ensure they are paid fairly and equitably, but it also benefits employers because they can recruit and retain the best talent and maintain high morale, especially in a job market that is as hot as ever.
MGT Consulting Group's Education Solutions Group welcomes Michael Raisor, Ph.D., MBOE, LSSBB to the team as Senior Vice President of Client Services. Raisor will lead operations for the education practice and provide leadership in client relationship management and solutions development for the firm’s PK-12 education, education transformation, and higher education practice areas.
Michael leads operations and provides leadership in client relationship management and solutions development for the firm’s PK-12 education, education transformation, and higher education practice areas.
MGT Consulting Group (MGT), a national leader in public sector management consulting and technology services, announced today that Carla Luke, an accomplished C-level finance and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) leader, has joined MGT as Chief Financial Officer.
Carla is an accomplished C-level finance and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) leader with prior experience at multi-million dollar private equity-owned companies.
In an overwhelming sea of marketing platforms, one must choose new marketing technology (MarTech) wisely according to organization size, marketing goals, and leadership expectations. Two decades ago, MarTech was as simple as published media contact lists or basic database systems that captured client and project information, but little else. In recent years, things have changed, and rapidly.
The news articles are coming in on an almost daily basis...2019 is set to be a record year for cyber breaches...Municipalities across the country, and the public sector in general, are suffering large scale cyber-attacks resulting in massive disruption to city operations, millions of dollars in losses, and the personal data of millions of citizens being compromised.
Officials from the Gary Community School Corp. painted an enthusiastic rebounding scenario to the state Thursday, including an enrollment increase of 172 students.
Bruce is a financial and management consultant with more than 35 years of experience in the public sector, having directed user fee studies for 1,000+ government agencies.
Jerry is an experienced financial and revenue manager whose work has resulted in the identification and recovery of several billion dollars for his clients.
Karinda Barrett, PhD has joined MGT Consulting Group's Higher Education team as a Senior Consultant. Barrett will support the group in guiding public and private education clients through strategic planning, academic program assessments and improvement plans, economic and socio-economic impact studies, master planning, needs assessments, and feasibility studies.
To put some context behind my MGT journey, I want to first share two of my foundational beliefs. First, I believe that every person is born with a seed of vast potential, and our surrounding environment should support us in reaching this potential. I'm exceedingly optimistic in the capabilities of every person.
We developed space planning criteria, determined the space needs of health science programs, identified the university health science space on campus and six teaching hospitals in the greater British Columbia area, and developed a long-range facility plan for the health science programs.
Responding to our clients’ state-mandated requirement for InfoSec Assessments, we have provided assessments to 38 counties in the state of Michigan's Friends of Courts and Prosecuting Attorney offices, among others.
MGT developed a new classification and compensation plan for the County based upon assigned job duties and responsibilities and competitive peer markets. The study included approximately 475 employees in 1,100+ job classifications.
As External Operators , we're providing on-site management, instructional coaching, professional development, and ensuring curriculum aligns with state standards and rigor.
For any organization, public or private, security risk assessments and penetration testing are necessary. Compliance and an ever-changing cyber threat landscape require constant threat management. However, for an agency to create a true culture of cyber security, success depends on tactics as part of a cohesive, long-term security and risk management program.
Throughout my professional experience in human resources and recruiting, I have valued the 'human' side of the work. This likely originated during my undergraduate work in International Relations at the University of Mississippi. Here I was afforded the chance to study abroad in Costa Rica, Mexico, and Taiwan. Learning about the diversity of cultures and governments energized me!
To achieve success and develop their unique selling proposition, institutions must make honest assessments of their business model and determine their own low-hanging fruit of change.
Leon Corbett has joined MGT Group as a Director within its Financial Performance Group focused on expanding MGT’s reach and client impact in the Florida market. He brings nearly two decades of experience in the government, transportation, and tourism industries. His role at MGT is to provide trusted analysis and advice to government organizations as they pursue innovative financial and funding solutions, including cost allocation plans, user fee studies, public private partnerships (P3s), and infrastructure finance.
Ricardo Cepin, CPA, CFE has joined MGT Consulting's Financial Performance Group. Cepin will focus on guiding public clients through performance audits, cost allocation plans, user fees studies, and public-private partnerships. MGT's firm-wide financial solutions also include impact fee studies, utility rates, and other general cost consulting.
Brandon is a proven human capital and operational strategy executive with 20 years of success in organizational improvement, project and change management, and process improvement.
MGT was contracted by the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA) to analyze the financial impact charter schools have on the Los Angeles Unified School District (LA USD).
The Florida DOE retained MGT to conduct a comprehensive, mixed methods evaluation study of the Great Teachers and Leaders portion of Florida's Race To The Top (RttT) grant.
The City of Vista, located in San Diego County, California, had not conducted a study of their fees since 2002. Stakeholders were questioning regarding the validity of its valuation-based fee structure.
Provided a turnkey approach to the City resulting in maximized state reimbursements through SB 90 claiming and discovered new opportunities for revenue generation.
The City of Healdsburg is a full service city situated in the California wine country. The City had never previously conducted a comprehensive fee study.
MGT, with assistance from NBBJ, was selected by Washington State University to assist in the development of a strategic plan for the University Center of North Puget Sound.
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis engaged MGT to conduct a student housing market demand study to identify current and future on-campus housing needs.
Patrick (PJ) works primarily with city, county, state, special district, and joint powers authority government agencies on cost accounting and state mandated cost claim projects.
We assisted the Library with the strategic planning process to develop a comprehensive plan geared specifically toward the diverse communities served by the Library.
Rochester Community and Technical College’s (RCTC) goal was to develop a forward thinking, ambitious agenda to guide the Institution through the next five years as they work to provide accessible, affordable, high-quality learning opportunities, which meet students’ lifelong needs and contribute to the cultural, social, and economic development of the region.
Alabama A&M University (AAMU) needed a ten-year strategic plan to reflect its commitment to academic excellence in meeting the changing needs of the students and laying the foundation for the future.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) desired a comprehensive plan to guide the University over the next five years reflecting its commitment to academic excellence in meeting the changing needs of students served.
We helped the District craft a five-year strategic plan to serve as a public declaration of its priorities and affixed accountability so the goals remained a high priority.
To facilitate the continuing efficiency and effectiveness of operations, we provided a variety of organizational assessments to the Office of the President, Business Services, and Student Services Divisions.
The University of Hawaii System (UH) desired its compensation policy for executive and managerial positions to be reviewed for fairness and competitiveness among peer systems.
The Florida Lottery sought a detailed review of current positions for relevant minimum qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and job duties.
Through gap analyses and research, we identified academic programs, demand estimates, and potential locations for an Education Resource Center to better serve the Des Moines metro area.
Washington State University (WSU) retained MGT to assist in developing a plan to implement the new College of Medicine and medical education program at its Riverpoint Campus in Spokane.
The University of Southern Mississippi retained MGT to conduct a student housing market demand analysis for the area surrounding their Gulf Park campus.
MGT was retained by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to conduct a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) study - availability and disparity.
One of the country's largest disparity studies in the U.S., this study assessed the State’s use of Historically Underutilized Businesses in 210 state agencies (including 148 state agencies and 52 universities).
We conducted a M/WBE Disparity Study to provide current data on the Denver Small Business Opportunity programs, examine availability and utilization of M/WBEs and assess the impact of race- and gender-neutral remedial efforts.
Eric delivers impressive results for school district turnaround and transformation which scan MGT's portfolio to include all aspects of operational and organizational performance.
Trey brings a storied history centered around serving his community – as a member of the Florida legislature, an officer in the US Navy Reserves, Co-founder of a K-8 Charter School, and serial entrepreneurial business leader.
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