Friedlander Education Consultants

Empowering Educators.  Inspiring Inclusion. Transforming Schools 

Barbara Friedlander is a passionate advocate for inclusive education, dedicated to transforming classrooms into spaces where every learner feels seen, heard, and valued. As a National Board Certified Special Education Teacher with over 35 years in teaching, learning, and leadership and currently President of Friedlander Education Consultants, LLC, Barbara empowers educators and school leaders with sustainable practices that foster meaningful participation in inclusive classrooms. With her extensive experience as the co-author of Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students and a recipient of the 2024 Sam Kirk Learning Disabilities Association Educator of the Year Award, Barbara inspires change through practical strategies that unlock the potential of every student.

 Article:   From Struggling to Success     

Book: Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students 

Resource: Co-Teaching Corner: Co-Planning 1,  Co-Teaching Corner: Co-Planning 2,  

 Co-Teaching Corner: Co-Teach

Webinar: 6 Steps to Writing for All Students: Self-Regulated Strategy Development

Video: SRSD: Writing to Learn

Testimonials    

Decades ago, I had the privilege of meeting Drs. Steve Graham and Karen Harris, the founders of SRSD, and embarked on the journey of bringing this powerful approach to my organization. As our school evolved, so did our need to refresh and deepen our SRSD knowledge and practices.

Dr. Harris introduced us to Barbara Friedlander, and from there, a remarkable collaboration was born. Barbara’s expertise and dedication have empowered our teachers to confidently teach writing, equipping our students with effective strategies to become skilled writers. Her commitment is unparalleled—traveling to Arizona in the heat of summer and hosting multiple Zoom sessions throughout the year to support our staff.

Teachers trained by Barbara not only rave about her engaging approach but also walk away with clear, actionable steps to enhance student writing. By the end of our second year together, our team was eager for even more strategies. Barbara enthusiastically took on the challenge, seamlessly integrating SRSD with additional methods we aim to implement.

I cannot recommend Barbara more highly—her impact on our school has been invaluable.

Dana Herzberg, M.Ed.

Founder & Head of School 

Jones-Gordon School,  Arizona's private dyslexia school 

Ready to Create a More Inclusive School Environment—

From District Leaders to Classroom Teachers?

Friedlander Education Consultants partners with educational communities to foster truly inclusive school environments—starting at the district level and extending into every classroom.

We are committed to transforming classrooms into spaces where every learner feels seen, supported, and valued. Our work focuses on driving school improvement by identifying both strengths and areas for growth among educators.

Through targeted professional learning and individualized coaching, we help educators continuously enhance student learning in inclusive settings.

What We Offer:
Friedlander Education Consultants provides a range of services tailored to the unique needs of schools and districts. 

Friedlander Consultants 

Teacher Coaching Services

Specializing in supporting early career educators, our coaching empowers teachers with evidence-informed practices to build inclusive classrooms where every student feels seen, valued, and supported. Through collaborative goal-setting, teachers receive personalized guidance, practical strategies, and high-quality resources designed to create engaging learning environments. The result: classrooms that foster connection and curiosity—for students and teachers alike.

Professional Learning
We offer customized professional learning experiences for districts, schools, and teaching teams, grounded in adult learning theory. Each session is thoughtfully designed to introduce key concepts, connect to evidence-informed research, and provide practical strategies for immediate classroom application. Educators leave with tools they can use right away, as well as a deeper understanding of how to foster inclusive, effective learning environments.

Extended professional learning opportunities are also available, focusing on real-world problems of practice, classroom reflection, and ongoing learning to deepen impact over time.

Professional Learning Topics Include:

• Co-Teaching Models & Practices

• Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD)

• Scaffolding Assessments for All Learners

• Structuring Effective Lesson Plans

• Retrieval Strategies to Boost Long-Term Learning

• Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies (e.g., Text-Dependent Questions)

• Trauma-Informed, Inclusive Teaching Practices

School Improvement Planning

We support districts, schools, and teacher teams in designing strategic, actionable improvement plans that prioritize student outcomes, instructional equity, and sustainable growth. Through guided reflection, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, we help leadership teams build capacity and align resources to drive meaningful, measurable change.

Barbara Friedlander

Learning Disabilities Association 2024 Sam Kirk Educator of the Year 

Contact: 

Friedlandereducation@gmail.com

LinkedIn: Barbara Friedlander