The Urban Advantage ECE Framework is our signature, research-driven, heart-centered approach to early childhood education. It’s designed to help Pre-K educators build strong, aligned, and structured classrooms that prepare children for 3rd grade proficiency and beyond—especially in under-resourced urban communities.

Our framework is built for early childhood educators, instructional coaches, school and district leaders, and anyone invested in improving outcomes for children in Pre-K through 3rd grade. It’s especially impactful in schools serving historically underserved communities.

We offer a variety of dynamic professional development sessions, including:

The First Six Weeks: Building routines and rituals for a strong start

Belonging Before Books: Creating inclusive, identity-safe classrooms

From Chaos to Culture: Implementing brain-based routines and structure

Managing the Mess: Real systems for real classrooms

Building Critical Thinkers in ECE

The HOT Blueprint for Coaches

All trainings can be customized for schools or districts.

By focusing on the critical window of PreK–3rd grade, our framework helps educators deliver instruction that’s emotionally responsive, academically ambitious, and developmentally aligned. When students begin strong and stay supported, achievement gaps don’t just shrink—they disappear.

Yes! We offer both in-person and virtual training, coaching, and consultation to meet the needs of diverse school communities and leadership teams.

Absolutely. We work with schools, networks, and districts to scale the Urban Advantage Framework across multiple classrooms and grade levels, ensuring coherence and sustainability.