Case Studies
The following case studies show the range of organizations we’ve helped and problems we’ve solved.
Equity Assessment for Vancouver Public Schools (VPS)
UPD Consulting (UPD) and The Valbrun Consulting Group (TVCG) supported Vancouver Public Schools in its work to examine and better understand the complex systems that inform student success.
Working through Racism as a Public Health Crisis with Summit County (OH)
UPD supported Summit County in its work to chart out a plan for action following the County Council’s declaration of Racism as a Public Health Crisis in 2020.
Building a collective vision and strategy to promote equity in the Illinois higher education system.
The Illinois Board of Higher Education partnered with UPD to build a collective vision and strategy to promote equity in the Illinois higher education system.
School-Centered Housing Response Model (SCHORE)
SCHORE is a school-centered housing model which proposes that, through the relationship between families and their school community, schools in partnership with housing organizations can intervene before a family becomes housing unstable.