About – Educational Solutions for Children, Inc.

Educational Solutions for Children, Inc.

A not-for-profit organization serving the Washington Metro Area

Founded in 2016, Educational Solutions for Children, Inc. has supported the stakeholders in the education process (students, families, teachers, and schools) since its inception. Educational Solutions for Children, Inc. has supported these key stakeholders through a variety of programs targeting important initiatives such as teacher training, teacher recruitment, parent training, direct intervention with at-risk students, volunteer tutoring, compensatory education programs, enhanced attendance, and virtual resources.

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Mission

Educational Solutions for Children, Inc.’s mission is to increase educational outcomes for at-risk students through parent and teacher training, educational technology, resources, and intensive intervention programs.

Vision

To radically improve educational learning and achievement in public and public charter schools in the Washington Metro area and beyond, increasing literacy and math performance and reducing historic achievement gaps.

Core Values

Equal Access: Enabling all schools and parents/caregivers to provide high quality access to education for all students.
Lifelong Learning: Promoting a growth mindset and encouraging continuous learning and development.
Respect: Supporting respect for oneself, others, diverse perspectives, and a learning environment where families and students feel safe and supported.
Community: Fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose within the school or educational organization.
Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and commitments, both individually and collectively.
Collaboration: Working together effectively, sharing ideas, and supporting each other to achieve common goals.
Excellence: Striving for high standards of academic achievement, teaching quality, and overall performance.
Inclusivity: Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, regardless of background or abilities.
Compassion: Promoting empathy, kindness, and understanding towards others.
Integrity: Acting with honesty and ethical principles.
Innovation: Encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and forward-thinking approaches.
Leadership: Developing leadership qualities in students and staff to foster a culture of empowerment and responsibility.
Tolerance: Accepting and respecting differences in beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds.
Appreciation: Recognizing and valuing the contributions of individuals and teams.

Essential Documents

Jay Michney 
Founder and Executive Director

With 28 years of experience in the realms of language and literacy, Mr. Michney has written and implemented countless language and literacy grants for schools and other nonprofit organizations. Mr. Michney has worked on successful federal and state level grants including: two Early Reading First grants (two The Literacy Partnership; HELP Emergent Literacy Progress), two National Professional Development grants in partnership with Ohio State University (Educators and Families for English Learners; Helping English Learnings and Partners Excel with Research Based Practices and Supports), one Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant ( one Innovative Approaches to Literacy (READ-DC), one School Climate Transformation (Mobile Outreach Services Team), one Transition to Teaching grant in partnership with Ohio State University (Project mNET), one Early Literacy Grant (Implementing Evidence-Based Literacy Practices), one 21^st Century grant (Innovative Afterschool Programming), and multiple OSSE SOAR Grants. Mr. Michney is trained in over 10 literacy, math, or social emotional programs and is also a certified reliable Classroom Assessment Scoring System observer. Mr. Michney has served as a subject matter expert for “Advancing Ohio’s English Learners” and an expert witness in compensatory education hearings. Mr. Michney has developed online content for Learning Management Systems for both Ohio State University and Instituto Mundo Verde, on topics ranging from the Science of Reading to TESOL, dual language practices, special education, project-based learning, and writing.

Felicia Ball
Project Director for Literacy Grants

Ms. Ball has served as a project director on a Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant, overseeing implementation of a local literacy plan for two Washington, D.C. school sites. Ms. Ball manages all aspects of ESFC grants, including fiscal tracking, reporting, interacting with key stakeholders such as parents and teachers, conducting training, and leading continuous improvement efforts. Ms. Ball has completed the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training.

Chaundra Mitchell
Literacy Coach and Science of Reading Consultant

Ms. Mitchell has degrees in both special education and literacy. Ms. Mitchell has served as a special education teacher, reading specialist, and literacy coach. Ms. Mitchell has successfully created Science of Reading modules to support teachers as they learn to understand and implement evidence-based practices aligned with the Science of Reading.

Rebecca Mason
Literacy Coach and Science of Reading Consultant

Ms. Mason has a degree in educational with a focus on policy and leadership. Rebecca has served as anything from a classroom teacher to a literacy coach and assistant principal. Rebecca has completed the Language Essentials for the Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training, and served as a literacy coach for a Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant. During her work on the Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant, Rebecca helped to develop Science of Reading aligned training as well as evidence-based practices documents covering: print awareness, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, reading comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, writing, and assessment. Ms. Mason also consulted on Ohio State University’s Helping English Learnings and Partners Excel with Research Based Practices and Supports grant; developing modules on writing and project-based learning for Ohio State’s Learning Management System.

Chloe Ball
Reading Specialist

Ms. Ball has a childhood education degree and has completed the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training. Ms. Ball has served as a teacher, STEM coordinator, and reading specialist. Ms. Ball has served as a reading specialist for a Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant and currently serves as a reading specialist on an Early Literacy Grant.

Lesleigh Graves
Reading Specialist

Ms. Graves has a education degree with a focus in reading remediation and has completed the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training. Ms. Graves has served as a classroom teacher, special educator teacher, and reading specialist. Ms. Graves has served as a reading specialist for an OSSE SOAR Academic Quality grant.

Kirsten King
Reading Specialist

Ms. King has a degree in teaching and has completed Science of Reading training through Really Great Reading. Ms. King has served as a content developer, teacher, and reading specialist. Ms. King serves as a reading specialist for an Early Literacy Grant.