A1 Cooper Consulting
A1 Cooper Consulting
Empowering Educators Who Serve Linguistically Diverse Students
Meet
Ayanna Cooper
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Ayanna Cooper, Ed.D is an educator, bestselling author, storyteller, and keynote speaker whose passion for advocacy centers around primary and secondary linguistically diverse student populations.
She is a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist alumna, having led projects in Kuwait and Brazil. As a lifelong learner, Ayanna holds advanced degrees in education, including a Certificate of School Management and Leadership (CSML) from Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School. She teaches part-time at Howard University and is the author of several impactful publications, including And Justice for ELs: A Leader’s Guide to Creating and Sustaining Equitable Schools.
Her mission is to help educators and school leaders create spaces where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow—because the sky truly is the limit.
A Few Fun Facts
Dr. Cooper brings heart, humor, and joy to her work and life:
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Married to high school sweetheart.
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Joined a belly dancing troupe at age 40—just for fun!
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If not an educator, she’d be doing stand-up comedy—she’s known for her sharp wit and warm energy.
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Get The Book
And Justice for ELs is a resource every school leader must read right away—for that matter, keep within arm’s reach because you’re certain to refer to it constantly. Ayanna Cooper, a former U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist, has “been there, done that” and is now prepared to share with you how best to translate today’s federal mandates into actionable steps for ensuring the civil rights of our nation’s multilingual learners.
Because it is impossible to provide specific advice or guidance for every possible situation, Ayanna focuses on the “need-to knows” for making informed decisions within your own building
The Work Includes
Understanding Civil Rights Obligations
Using a Data Before Differentiation (DBD) Approach
Advocating for Equitable Education & Opportunities
What People Say
”Your message deeply resonated with our audience and set the perfect tone for the day. Your insights on ELL data, civil rights, and the essential role educators play in advocating for linguistically diverse students were both thought-provoking and empowering..."
"[The] Superintendent is talking about SWRL. I would say you were a hit!!!"
"You reminded us that multilingualism is not only an asset but a civil right, and you challenged us to reflect on our practices and continue the necessary work of equity in education.”
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