Diversity in any institution is absolutely critical to that institution's growth and success. A wide array of perspectives and outlooks on the world enhances the learning of everyone in the organization. However, diversity efforts often begin — and end — with an overwhelming focus on numbers. What is often missing, unfortunately, in diversity work is a recognition of the importance and power of community. Also critical to truly transformational diversity work is a recognition that diversity, community and excellence are not mutually exclusive. In fact, the philosophy of Ash Consulting Group is: those institutions that constantly affirm and include, in a meaningful way, the diversity of all its community members are fertile ground for excellence — inclusive excellence. Ash Consulting Group provides coaching, consultation and comprehensive support to schools, colleges, universities and other institutions committed to inclusive excellence via: * Inclusive Excellence Assessment Through interviews, focus groups and an analysis of the institution’s key documents and marketing materials, we work to assess clients' current state of Inclusive Excellence * Program/Policy Development We work with clients to revise and/or develop programs and policies that promote Inclusive Excellence throughout the entire institution * Curriculum Development We have expertise in a wide variety of subject areas and develop curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade and post-secondary institutions — curriculum that reflects, celebrates and engages the diversity of the school community * Thematic Lecture Series Development Harnessing our wealth of speaker relationships throughout the U.S., we develop compelling lecture series that explore and deepen a school community's understanding of various curricular themes