IPsquared combines technical expertise in learning science, systems management, and continuous improvement with hands-on knowledge of how organizations and people work.

We specialize in open, honest, and supportive partnership that challenges the status quo and builds organizational capacity in the long-term instead of creating quick fixes. At every step of the way, we bring:

  • A belief that the answers are in the room. We remove obstacles, align effort, and serve as a thought partner with those doing the work to build capacity instead of create dependency.

  • A holistic view. We situate problems within a broader organizational understanding to work towards sustainable, coherent change.

  • A focus on parallel processes. We intentionally model practices at every level from leadership to the classroom to reinforce change throughout the organization.

If you’re ready to broaden your impact and make lasting change, IPsquared can help.

Leadership Development & Growth

Leaders build confidence and move from crisis management to proactive approaches for planning and executing work.

Lara Evangelista, Internationals Network:

“The support from IPsquared has been instrumental for me as an executive director. Not only am I able to engage in thought partnership around organizational strategy and development, but our work together has pushed me to move from managing the day-to-day towards longer-term goals.”

Capacity Building

Clients practice strategic thinking, system-level processing, and boundary-setting skills, improving their abilities to parse complex initiatives, navigate difficult conversations, and produce coherent strategies.

Peter Dillon, Berkshire Hills Regional School District:

“Josh has been instrumental in helping our leadership group and teacher leaders set and meet thoughtful goals. He’s accelerated our efforts and we’re excited to continue working with him.”

Equity-Centered Leadership

Partners integrate equity and anti-bias into their initiatives rather than addressing it separately—we model and support vulnerable, honest, and action-oriented conversations about equity to build this practice.

Jean-Claude Brizard, Digital Promise Global:

“I have known Josh nearly 20 years. He is an authentic servant leader. His focus on racial equity is not new, but has always been a part of his DNA.”

Project Highlight: The Path Forward

One of the most exciting projects for IPsquared has been our partnership with the Literacy Academy Collective (LAC) in leading The Path Forward initiative in New York, a project we began in 2023. IPsquared’s role in supporting The Path Forward was to serve as facilitator of the NYS Path Forward Steering Committee and coordinate with LAC the efforts of SUNY, CUNY and CICU to raise $6M to support the work. I’m proud to share that the result of our work is a detailed, actionable 3-year plan. This plan lays out clear steps for the government in New York State, for educator preparation programs, and for partnerships with K-12 systems across the state. Click here for the Summary Brief and here for the full Action Plan.

  • The goal of the Path Forward is to support consistent and comprehensive integration of culturally responsive, evidence-based practices for teaching literacy into EPPs that are grounded in the Science of Reading, emphasize the importance of structured literacy, and develop the six core competencies— within NYSED’s Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework—across coursework, assessments, and clinical experiences in five program areas: early childhood education (birth-grade 2), childhood education(grades 1-6), literacy, students with disabilities, and English to speakers of other languages. Read more about the goals of the Path Forward in the above Summary Brief, p. 2.

  • As part of The Path Forward, New York State is delivering on its commitments to integrate the Science of Reading into educator preparation:

    Over the course of 2025-2026, IPsquared will continue to support Literacy Academy Collective

    • Facilitating The Path Forward Steering Committee meetings

    • Launching the pilots in at least 10 educator preparation programs

    • Beginning the statewide knowledge sharing work

    • Building the energy and support for this work for years to come.

  • "Josh is definitely not a consultant who swoops in and out with solutions - Josh is consistently at the table to tackle both the day to day issues and the larger strategic questions. He is always thoughtfully prepared, flexible, and has become a true partner in thinking through all aspects of launching an organization. And equally as important he is kind, empathetic, and just really fun to work with."

    - Ruth Genn, Literacy Academy Collective

    “The ability to read proficiently impacts a student’s entire educational experience, and it can radically impact the ability of an adult to reach their fullest potential. The first step is to ensure that all curriculum and instruction is rooted in the science of reading, and that’s reflected in the Action Plan.”

    - Chancellor Lester Young, NYS Board of Regents