Student Advocacy & Teacher Support Services

Expert consultation for schools, educators, and families navigating today’s education system.

About Empower Ed Consulting, Inc.

Founded by retired educator Christine Jackson, Empower Ed Consulting, Inc. is dedicated to advancing student success and strengthening teacher support across Georgia and beyond. With over 40 years of experience serving as both a program assistant and classroom teacher specializing in Behavior Disorders, Christine brings a deep understanding of the challenges and triumphs within today’s public school systems.

Throughout her career, she has navigated the complexities of multiple Georgia school districts, building lasting relationships with educators, administrators, and families. Her insight into student needs, classroom dynamics, and systemic barriers drives her mission to empower all stakeholders in education.

At Empower Ed Consulting, Christine provides:

  • Student Advocacy: Ensuring every child’s unique needs are recognized, supported, and championed.

  • Teacher Support Services: Offering practical guidance, mentorship, and strategies to help educators manage classrooms effectively and restore balance to their professional lives.

  • Collaborative Facilitation: Bridging communication between schools, families, and communities to create equitable, student-centered learning environments.

Christine’s lifelong commitment to education is rooted in empathy, experience, and empowerment. Whether working directly with teachers seeking support, families needing advocacy, or schools striving for improvement, she believes that when educators and students are supported, everyone succeeds.

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Professional Services & Educational Support Solutions

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    Behavior Support Services

    Comprehensive behavioral support services designed to help students succeed through a data-driven approach that begins with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and leads to tailored Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). Support includes both individualized and group-based interventions, such as targeted social skills instruction for students with EBD or ASD, with ongoing progress monitoring. To foster a supportive learning environment, educators are also equipped with behavior coaching, classroom management consulting, and crisis intervention training.

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    Academic Support Services

    Empowering struggling learners through specialized academic coaching and support that builds essential executive functioning skills, including organization, time management, and focus, while fostering academic motivation and engagement. Services include tutoring integrated with behavior management supports and instruction in effective study and self-monitoring strategies. All interventions are carefully aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals to ensure targeted and meaningful progress.

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    Teacher and Staff Training

    Our approach supports educators in building positive and responsive classrooms through proactive strategies for managing challenging behaviors. It integrates schoolwide systems such as Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) with compassionate, trauma-informed teaching methods. Our focus includes restorative practicesto resolve conflict and foster community, along with tools for differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with emotional or behavioral disorders.

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    Parent & Family Coaching

    We help families by providing parent training focused on creating structure through consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and clear consequences. We also offer family consultation to strengthen home-school collaboration, and we help develop practical tools like behavior contracts and communication systems to ensure everyone is working together as a team to support the child.

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    School or Program Consulting

    Collaboration with schools, districts, and agencies to build comprehensive behavior support services that strengthen schoolwide practices and enhance student outcomes. Services include developing effective behavior frameworks, conducting staff observations with constructive feedback, and designing individualized or classroom management plans. A data-informed approach guides tailored recommendations for MTSS and RTI behavior tiers, ensuring that every student’s needs are addressed through equitable and consistent intervention.

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    Community-Based or Private Practice Services

    Opportunities to serve beyond the traditional school setting include partnering with after-school programs and youth organizations, offering in-home behavior or academic coaching, and providing virtual coaching sessions for parents and educators. Consultation services can also be extended through district contracts, supporting schools and communities with specialized expertise.

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Have questions or want to learn more about our services? Reach out today to discuss how tailored support can empower students, educators, and schools. Whether you’re seeking consultation, coaching, or collaborative solutions, our team is ready to provide guidance and expertise. Get in touch and start the conversation.