Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Who created ELA?

Dr. Bill Swan created ELA—Educational Leadership Associates, Inc..  He has provided technical assistance to over 150 educational organizations across the county over the past 35 years.

2.  Who are the target audiences for your services?

ELA focuses exclusively on schools, school districts, state departments of education, and professional education organizations. 

3.  How experienced are the consultants?

Many consultants have over 20 years of experience in public education in multiple roles, e.g., teacher, assistant principal, principal, system coordinator, assistant/deputy superintendent, superintendent.  The Cadre of Consultants includes  individuals with experience at the federal/national, state, regional, and local school/school system levels in regular education, Title I, special education, and related areas.  The vita of individual consultants are available on request.  Dr. Swan’s vita is contained in the “Cadre of Consultants”. 

4.  How are consultants selected for providing technical assistance?

Consultants are selected based on a match between the needs of the requesting organization and the expertise of the consultants in collaboration with the requesting organization.

5.  Do you have references from those to whom you have provided consultation?

Yes.  Based on the particular services sought, a specific set of references can be provided.

6.  How do you determine what services will be provided and at what cost?

Based on a phone or email inquiry, an individual conversation will be conducted, preferably face-to-face at no cost to explore the specific breadth and depth of the need to be addressed and the resources available.  Based on that conversation, a written proposed agreement is drafted and submitted for review. 

7.  How long has ELA been providing services?

ELA consultants have been providing consultation services for the past ten years. 

8.  How do I contact ELA for more information?

Send an email to billswan@charter.net.