Jenelle Williams Consulting, LLC exists to empower educators, administrators, and students through innovative approaches to literacy and professional development. Jenelle Williams’ consulting services can include support for statewide initiatives, regional collaborations, and tailored district-level professional learning, ensuring educators have the tools they need to succeed. Whether you’re looking to align curriculum, implement disciplinary literacy, or provide professional learning opportunities, we’re here to help.
Examples of Statewide Support
Development of Online Courses: Jenelle co-designed the EduPaths Disciplinary Literacy Courses and the Disciplinary Literacy for Secondary Leaders course in collaboration with the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. These courses offer practical, accessible training for teachers and leaders looking to enhance their skills and improve student literacy outcomes. These courses ensure educators are equipped to tackle literacy challenges with confidence.
Collaboration with State Departments of Education: Jenelle partnered with the Michigan Department of Education and other educations leaders to rewrite the certification standards for secondary teachers in reading instruction. These updated Disciplinary Literacy standards define the essential knowledge and skills preservice educators need to prepare students for success.
Leadership in Adolescent Literacy Initiatives: Jenelle continues to lead a statewide team of intermediate school district consultants, implementing innovative disciplinary literacy strategies to enhance middle and high school education across Michigan. This multi-year effort is showing considerable promise with adolescent literacy improvement.
Professional Learning Series for Educators: In collaboration with the Michigan Assessment Consortium, Jenelle co-planned and facilitated the Assessment Learning Network Series (2024–2026). These sessions provide actionable insights into equitable assessment in disciplinary literacy, equipping educators to support diverse student needs.
Footage from Smells Like Teen Spirit: What’s New in Young Adult Texts, a yearly professional learning offering attended by close to 100 middle and high school English language arts educators each year.
Examples of Regional Offerings
Supporting Disciplinary Literacy at the Regional Level: Watch the YouTube overview to see how Jenelle supports local districts in implementing disciplinary literacy strategies.
Planning Regional Professional Learning Events: Jenelle co-planned and facilitated Wayne RESA’s Shaping Schoolwide Systems for Effective Instruction at the Secondary Level (2024). Jenelle has also led consultations and professional learning sessions with Shiawassee RESD (2024–2025) and Clinton County RESA (2023–2024).
Collaboration Across Intermediate School Districts (ISDs): Worked with General Education Leadership Network Region 7 ISDs in 2024 to deliver targeted leadership training and learning opportunities.
Examples of District, School, and Classroom-Level Offerings
Professional Learning Events: Jenelle collaborate with central office leaders, administrators, and teachers to co-plan and facilitate engaging professional learning sessions that prioritize disciplinary literacy. Recent partnerships include:
- Berkley Public Schools
- Ferndale Public Schools
- Rochester Public Schools
- Minneapolis Public Schools (Minnesota)
- Cloquet Schools (Minnesota)
- Willison Basin Schools (North Dakota)
- Michigan International Prep School
Curriculum Redesign for Adolescent Literacy: Partnered with secondary English language arts teachers to redesign middle school English language arts curricula using Understanding by Design and Culturally Responsive Approaches principles. These updates align with modern educational best practices to enhance adolescent literacy outcomes, and the units are used across Oakland County and beyond.
What Sets Jenelle Williams Apart:
- Proven expertise in literacy development and teacher training.
- Collaborative approaches that engage stakeholders at every level.
- Tailored solutions designed to meet the unique needs of districts, schools, and educators.
- A commitment to equity, accessibility, and long-term impact.
Let’s Work Together!
Ready to take your literacy and professional learning initiatives to the next level? Jenelle Williams is here to partner with you on your journey to educational success.
Contact us today to get started and learn how we can make a difference for your team and your students.