Who We Are
Vann-Ray, LLC is an education and workforce-readiness consultancy that
partners with schools, districts, nonprofits, and community programs to improve learner outcomes, strengthen
instructional practice, and align efforts with college, career, and 21st-century skills.
What We Do (Core Services)
Program Evaluation & Compliance
Independent evaluation for afterschool and extended-learning programs, including 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC).
Logic models, evaluation plans, data collection, KPI dashboards, and actionable reports aligned to ESSA and state requirements.
Continuous improvement cycles and stakeholder reporting.
Educational Research & Assessment
Design and implementation of studies focused on student assessment and instructional effectiveness.
Instrument design, survey development, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and clear practitioner-focused findings.
Instructional Design & Curriculum Development
End-to-end instructional design for K-12, higher education, and professional learning.
Course and content builds for leading LMS platforms (e.g., D2L Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, and similar).
Standards-aligned curriculum, rubrics, assessments, and multimedia learning assets for in-person, hybrid, and online delivery.
Professional Learning & Coaching
Workshops, institutes, and sustained coaching for teachers and administrators.
Topics include evidence-based instructional strategies, data-informed decision making, technology-enhanced teaching, inclusive practices, and classroom management systems.
Strategic Consulting
Needs assessments, implementation roadmaps, and change-management support.
School and district improvement planning aligned to current federal and state frameworks.
Facilitation of cross-functional teams and community partnerships.
STEM and Secondary Instruction Support
Development of lab-based and technology-integrated learning experiences aligned to national science standards and STEM best practices.
Practical classroom tools and pacing guides to strengthen engagement and mastery.
How We Work
Evidence-based methods, clear timelines, and collaborative planning.
Unbiased, third-party analysis with plain-language deliverables leaders can use immediately.
Flexible engagement models: single projects, annual evaluations, or multi-site partnerships.
Contact
Vann-Ray, LLC
Educational
Consulting • Program Evaluation • Instructional Design
Kids’ Hands-On Science Camps
(Pop-Up/Seasonal)
Vann-Ray, LLC offers occasional pop-up science
camps designed to spark curiosity through messy, memorable, and standards-aligned activities. Each 2–3 hour
session blends mini-lessons with guided experiments (think kitchen chemistry, slime & polymers, bug
safari, and life-science labs). Camps are led by experienced educators, use kid-safe materials, and include
all supplies. Ideal for churches, libraries, community centers, and summer programs.
Recommended ages: 5–12 (grouped by age when possible)
Group size: up to 18 per session; ~1:8 adult-to-student ratio
Format: stations, demos, and take-home creations
Booking: single sessions, day camps, or themed series
Insurance & safety protocols provided upon request
Vann-Ray, LLC is a coaching and consulting business equipped to help educators and students achieve their goals. Whether it is professional learning that is needed, or whether students need help with soft skills and motivation, Vann-Ray, LLC has a customized plan to help.
