Strategic K–12 Education Consulting & Professional Development for Global School Leaders

Transform classroom instruction through systemic Intentional Differentiated Instruction, Authentic Learning, Student Agency, and AI-supported teaching practices.

John McCarthy providing K-12 education consulting and professional development

Trusted by School Leaders, Districts, and International Academies Across 6 Continents | Featured Contributor to Edutopia | Author of “So All Can Learn: A Practical Guide to Differentiation”

K-12 Education Consulting & Professional Development Areas

John McCarthy provides many facilitated workshopos on many topics, most notably about Intentional Differentiated Instruction to build sustainable and systemic implementation.

Intentional Differentiated Instruction

Move beyond generic differentiation theories. Equip your faculty with a unified sustainable framework and practical strategies that foster student agency, increase engagement, and prevent teacher burnout. Click this box to review our customizable services for Intentional Differentiated Instruction and then contact us to discuss your needs.

John McCarthy facilitates an esports implementation session with district stakeholders to support a sustainable plan.

Esports Program Development

Re-engage disconnected students by building welcoming Esports programs. Align gaming initiatives with STEM learning, teamwork, digital citizenship, and academic pathways. Custom workshops & coaching available. Click this box to review our customizable services for Esports Program Development and then contact us to discuss your needs.

Supporting Authentic Learning Experiences and PBL through Student Voice through a Chalk Talk

Authentic Learning Experiences (ALE) & PBL

Connect curriculum standards to real-world applications that promote ALE. Help teachers design engaging Project-Based Learning units that cultivate collaboration, critical thinking, and deep student agency. Custom workshops & coaching available — Click to contact us to discuss your needs.

AI can be a helpful thought partner for planning if used ethically and having fluency in understanding and practice.

AI-Supported Planning & Ethics

Empower educators to leverage AI for efficient lesson planning and curriculum design while establishing clear, ethical guidelines for classroom integration. Help your leadership team navigate policy and safeguard academic integrity. Custom workshops & coaching available — Click to contact us to discuss your needs.

Why School Leaders Partner with Opening Paths

John McCarthy works with schools accross 6 continents supporting Strategic K–12 Education Consulting & Professional Development for Global School Leaders.

Proven International Experience

Customized support adapted to local district policies, independent school models, and international Baccalaureate or American curriculum environments worldwide.

Transform classroom instruction through systemic Intentional Differentiated Instruction, Authentic Learning, Student Agency, and AI-supported teaching practices.

Capacity-Building Focus

Professional learning designed to leave your school with self-sustaining internal systems, empowered teacher leaders, and repeatable coaching protocols.

Title of the course: Data-Informed Differentiation: A K–12 Framework for Leveled and Tiered Instruction

Flexible Delivery Models

Highly interactive on-site institutes, targeted virtual coaching rotations, and turnkey asynchronous online learning modules tailored to your PD calendar.

Partner with an Experienced Educational Thought Partner

Whether you are planning a district-wide initiative or seeking targeted coaching for your instructional staff, let’s design a professional development plan tailored to your school’s unique goals. Through our K-12 education consulting, we provide quality support for your success.

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