Laying the Foundations


Laying the Foundations

Educational ConsultING

​with James Dobson

Supporting educators by bringing
the science of learning to
​the art of teaching
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Are you passionate about helping every child reach their potential?
The best way to achieve this is when educators work together.

James is a teacher, school leader, instructional coach, and professional learning provider who is able to bring the science of learning to the art of teaching. 


Whether your school is metropolitan, regional, rural or remote, James knows the complexities of embedding change. Having led the transformation of schools in Victoria and the Northern Territory, he knows that it takes a collaborative approach that considers the nuances of your context. James looks forward to partnering with your school to empower you to achieve powerful learning for your students.

James has expertise in explicit teaching and is an accredited Direct Instruction trainer. He is an exceptional practitioner who has honed his craft, paying particular attention to literacy and numeracy instruction. James is familiar with a wide range of programs and is experienced in supporting teachers to implement meaningful learning while developing their own knowledge.
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James continues to explore how research can be enacted in the classroom and has a Masters of Education in Expert Teaching Practice. James completed the Teaching Excellence Program in 2022 and was a finalist in the Victorian Education Excellence Awards. James has presented for:
  • Sharing Best Practice
  • Think Forward Educators
  • ResearchEd
  • Read Ballarat 
  • What Works Series Mathematics
  • SPELD Vic
James has also featured on podcasts including:
  • Knowledge for Teachers
  • Teacher Takeaway
  • Melissa & Lori Love Literacy
  • The Literacy View​

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Laying the Foundations Educational Consulting acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, including the Dja Dja Wurrung. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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