Helping Schools
& Students Thrive

We leverage proven management techniques and
education best practices to raise student outcomes.

DMEquityOffice

Take action to strengthen equity and inclusive practices Access the guidance, resources, tools, training, and processes to move towards your long-term vision of equity and student success.

NEW ISSUE OF DMJ!

Taking action on equity in education Read about DMGroup's framework and approach to support districts in the work to make methodical progress on equity, and more.

It was win-win. The kids are doing well, our operations improved, achievement increased, and they are being better served.

Joseph Macary, Superintendent Vernon Public Schools (CT)
Read Our Success Stories

We Partner with School and District Leaders

to help bring about transformational, lasting improvement by combining management techniques and education best practices.

DMLearning

DMLearning

Best-in-class knowledge and professional development, and a membership community of forward-thinking leaders


• DMCouncil Membership

• DMInstitutes

• District Management Journal

• Research & Resources

Learn More About DMLearning
DMSolutions

DMSolutions

Structured and facilitated approaches to deliver tangible solutions to district challenges


• DMBreakthroughTeams

• DMSchedules for Elementary Schools

• Secondary School Scheduling

Learn More About DMSolutions
DMConsulting

DMConsulting

Customized management consulting support across a variety of areas


• Strategic Planning

• Special Education & SEL

• Strategic Budgeting

• Program Evaluation

• Custom Consulting

And more

Explore our Consulting Services

Our Perspective

Achieving lasting results for students demands a systems-thinking approach

Since our founding in 2004

We’ve partnered with hundreds of school districts of all sizes and demographics nationwide

Trending Topics

COVID-19

Managing Special Education During School Closures

Amid school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these nine steps can help your district meet the needs of students, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and strengthen relationships with parents, thereby reducing the possibility of future legal challenges and improving the long-term quality of education for students with disabilities.

COVID-19

Social-Distancing Schedule Models

With so much uncertainty ahead, it’s nearly impossible to predict what back-to-school schedules will look like this year - Back to "Normal"? Hybrid in-class/remote? 100% remote? Dynamically changing? To be prepared to respond effectively to whatever lies ahead this coming school year, elementary schools need to plan ahead for a variety of social-distancing schedule scenarios. Here's how.

COVID-19

Smart Strategies for Investing Covid-Relief Federal Funding

FutureEd shares practical, research-based strategies that are proven to help students recover academically, that are financially viable, and that fit within the legal requirements for federal spending.

Our public schools lay the foundation for the future

The leaders of our school systems are charged with the enormous responsibility of providing students with the resources they need to succeed in school and beyond while facing challenges of continually increasing student needs, expanding staff lists, and ever-tightening budgets. To achieve this, school and district leaders must not only be great educators, but also great managers.

About District Management Group

If you want to improve student outcomes, you need to strengthen management and leadership capabilities.

John J-H Kim, CEO and Founder,
District Management Group

Start a conversation

Next, explore our Services