Kids First Education, LLC

Kids First Education equips teachers and leaders to deliver high-quality instruction for every student. We offer curriculum-based professional learning and hands-on coaching to help educators implement evidence-based practices. Our coaches collaborate directly with schools, fostering instructional growth through ongoing support. With a focus on continuous improvement, we empower educators to transform teaching and ensure all students have the opportunity to thrive.

About Our Team

75+ employees, 400+ independent consultants, 26-50% are non-white

Service Overview

Kids First Education provides comprehensive support for the implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM). As an approved provider by the Delaware Department of Education, we offer services including initial HQIM implementation, ongoing teacher support to build instructional capacity, and continuous leadership support to ensure sustainability and impact.

Building District Capacity

We specialize in building district capacity by focusing on systematic processes that drive sustainable improvement. Through high-quality resources and strategic partnerships with schools and districts, we empower educators with research-based, evidence-based, and high-yield instructional strategies that enhance student learning. Our approach supports educators in planning and preparing effective lessons, ensuring instructional excellence that leads to measurable outcomes. By integrating proven methodologies, we help districts create a culture of continuous growth and success in teaching and learning.

Addressing Equity

At Kids First, our name is our mission and vision. We confront inequity head-on by modeling research-proven strategies that make grade-level materials accessible to ALL learners. With a focus on appropriate scaffolding and differentiation, we ensure every student can successfully master the standards and grade-level content. By modeling a non-biased approach and delivering effective, growth-centered instruction, we empower educators to create learning environments where every student thrives.

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Approved Content Areas

ELA

  • Into Literature (2020)
  • Wonders (2020)
  • Wit & Wisdom (2016)
  • myView Literacy (2020)
  • Into Reading (2020)
  • Core Knowledge Language Arts (2015)
  • StudySync ELA (2021)
  • MyPerspectives (2017)

Math

  • Imagine Learning IM (K-5; 2021)
  • McGraw-Hill Illustrative Mathematics AGA (2021)
  • McGraw-Hill Illustrative Mathematics (6-8; 2020)
  • Imagine Learning IM (6-8; 2019)
  • Imagine Learning IM (K-5; 2021)
  • Eureka Math (2013, 2014)
  • Eureka Math (2015)
  • enVision Mathematics Common Core (2020)
  • enVision Integrated Mathematics (2019)

Professional Learning

Initial Implementation Supports

Ongoing Implementation: Support for Teachers

Ongoing Implementation: Support for Leaders

Experience

Systems experience

  • Traditional District
  • Charter
  • Private
  • Parochial
  • Urban
  • Suburban
  • Rural
  • Fewer than 2,500 students
  • 2,500 to 10,000 students
  • 10,000 to 50,000 students
  • 50,000 to 100,000 students
  • More than 100,000 students
  • Greater than 60% of economically disadvantaged students
  • Greater than 20% of English language learners
  • Greater than 20% of students with disability
  • Greater than 80% students of color

Other states vendor has worked for

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee

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