FSE Services & Pricing

Empowering Boards. Advancing Outcomes. Delivering Results.

First State Educate (FSE) equips school board members, district leaders, and education advocates with the tools to lead effectively and govern with integrity. From hands-on workshops to long-term strategy partnerships, our services are designed to meet you where you are—and move you toward what’s possible.

FSE works in Delaware and nationwide. Explore our offerings below and choose the options that align with your board’s goals, capacity, and learning style.

Our services

  • Custom Professional Development

    Tailored Training That Builds Capacity and Prevents Crisis
    Your board is facing real challenges—and you deserve training that reflects them. FSE’s professional development sessions are designed around your priorities, with clear goals and expert facilitation.

    How It Works:
    Delivered virtually or on-site. We co-design the content based on board input, ensuring alignment with your district’s needs, values, and timeline.

    Why It Matters:
    Boards that invest in their own learning are better prepared to lead. Our sessions help surface tensions, clarify roles, and strengthen decision-making—before issues become problems.

    Cost: Starting at $2,500 per session

  • CliftonStrengths & Team Building Workshops

    Build Trust. Communicate Better. Govern as One.
    Effective boards work together. These dynamic sessions help board members understand each other’s strengths, improve dialogue, and build a stronger team culture—starting with leadership roles like the President and Vice President.

    How It Works:
    Guided workshops using the CliftonStrengths assessment, tailored for school boards. Can be run as a single session or part of a team development series.

    Why It Matters:
    Strong relationships lead to stronger boards. These sessions create space for honest reflection, team alignment, and shared leadership—key ingredients for effective governance.

    Cost: $1,500–$3,000 per session

  • Annual Partnerships

    Strategic Support for the Boards That Want More
    Our highest-touch offering, this partnership provides your board with year-round access to FSE’s national network of experts and resources. We act as your thought partner in strategy, governance, and implementation.

    How It Works:
    Districts receive a set number of consulting hours and custom services, which can include:

    Strategic plan design and facilitation

    Research and policy analysis

    Custom data dashboards

    Governance process support

    Board retreats and advanced training

    Why It Matters:
    This is not one-and-done training. It’s a relationship—giving your board the tools, insight, and expert support needed to lead effectively in a changing education landscape.

  • Cohort Simulation Workshops

    Practice Before It’s High Stakes
    In these hands-on simulations, board members work through real-world governance challenges in a low-risk setting. From navigating controversial decisions to managing public meetings, participants sharpen their judgment and test strategies in real time.

    How It Works:
    Run virtually or in person, these workshops bring together board members (especially from Delaware) in small groups for facilitated role-play, reflection, and shared learning.

    Why It Matters:
    Better decisions come from experience. These sessions help boards build “governance muscle”—exploring how actions impact people, policy, and outcomes before it counts.

    Cost: $500 per participant

Add-On Services

Custom Workshops Topic-specific trainings delivered on demand. Ideal for ethics, finance, student outcomes, or superintendent evaluation.
Cost: $2,500+

Community Advocacy Workshops: Trainings for parents, families, and advocates on how school boards work—and how to influence change.
Cost: $500–$1,000

Custom Scopes & Contact

Need Something Different? Let’s Talk.

We offer customized scopes of work for districts, nonprofits, and education leaders nationwide.
FSE supports school boards, policy organizations, and advocacy groups nationwide. If you don’t see what you need here, we’ll work with you to design a scope of work that fits your goals.

📨 Contact us to start the conversation.
We’ll respond within 48 hours to schedule an introductory call.

Partnership Models

Work With Us Your Way

We offer flexible engagement models to fit your board or organization’s needs:

  • Single Session Engagements – One-time workshops, webinars, or simulations.

  • Project-Based Packages – Custom scopes for district goals or reform priorities.

  • Annual Partnerships – Strategic support with ongoing consultation, training, and access to new offerings.

Our goal is to offer high-value services at accessible rates for districts, regardless of size or geography.

KNOWLEDGE HUB FOR YOU

Choose your individual plan

Basic

Free

Popular

Core Subscription

$10/ month

or

$100/year

Premium subscription

$20/ month

or

$200/year

Community of Practice

$2/ month

or

$20/year

Popular

Single Course (A la carte)

$50 per course

Choose your District plan

Basic

Free

Popular

Core Subscription

$150/ month

or

$1,500/year

Premium subscription

$250/ month

or

$2,500/year

Community of Practice

Included in Premium subscription

Single Course (A la carte)

Not available (included in plans)

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