FAQs
Job-embedded staff development takes place within the school day - no substitutes needed. We demonstrate lessons, processes and procedures live in the classroom. In addition, we observe and give one-on-one feedback specifically related to the focus of the project.
Instead of one-shot deals, the client is supported across the academic year with model lessons, observations, and feedback. Teachers do not have to leave the classroom in order to increase capacity. They learn while in the process of teaching their real kids.
The combination of grade level meetings and model lessons take the place of the traditional workshop. Again, there is no need to schedule a separate time for professional development…it happens live within the school day!
ERG sells services by the day. A day can include a variety of services that are designed to best meet your needs. ERG can typically contract to see four-five teachers each day if individual services are needed. Depending on the amount of people you want in your project and the amount of visits you request, the cost of your project will vary. Call for your free consultation.
Alice Oakley and Hope Reagan founded ERG and they continue to consult with select clients. In addition to the founders, at this time, there are 20+ Consultants who have been trained and work with ERG on a contractual/project basis.
Yes. During the free consultation, ERG will talk through the needs of your school or school system to ensure we propose the best approach for your professional development needs. Contact us to schedule your free consultation.
As soon as possible! We accept projects throughout the academic year. However, we are often booked many months in advance.
For the best-case scenario, strategically plan your project in March and contact ERG in the spring to discuss your interests and needs. In the summer months, the contracts will be finalized and dates will be set at schools for the upcoming academic year.
If you desire to start a project once the school year has started, we can possibly accommodate you, too! We have consultants who are available for small projects throughout the year. Bottom line – contact us ASAP!
Our home office has moved! As of July 2019, ERG is located in Bailey Power Plant in the Innovation Quarter of Downtown Winston-Salem. Click here for more details.
It is best to contact ERG Consultants directly by email or phone. Since our consultants are not full-time employees, they do not actually work in our home office on a day-to-day basis. You can always leave a message at ERG (1.866.725.8121) and someone in our office will pass it along to the appropriate person.
It is possible for ERG to develop a new project focus for clients. We are developers and would be glad to hear about your needs. Please contact us if you have an idea that is not included in our literature.
ERG invited Laney Sammons to come to Winston-Salem as part of a summer event in 2014. We quickly realized we had common interests and when Laney decided to retire and focus on her writing, she selected ERG to carry on her work in the field. More about Laney Sammons and ERG.
Sue Brookhart had crossed paths with Hope, one of our founders, many years ago. As ERG considered adding another collaborator to the mix, Sue was the front runner. Like Laney, she chose ERG to continue her work in the field as she retires and focuses on writing. More about Sue Brookhart and ERG.