About CMDI

Consulting That Makes a Difference, Inc. opened its doors in 1999. Diane Ripple, owner of CMDI, has provided professional development at the national level since 1996. CMDI provides professional development on many topics including co-teaching, team communication and collaboration, differentiated instruction, disability-specific strategies, positive behavioral interventions and supports, social and emotional learning, paraprofessional training, inclusive practices and community building. CMDI offers in-person and remote coaching services and workshops to schools and organizations. Our educational strategists have a wide range of skills and experience to share with administrators, teachers and staff. Our coaching services support teachers, related service providers, special area teachers and paraprofessionals. Through coaching, we offer new strategies and ideas, as well as expand and deepen current skills and practices in meeting the needs of all learners.

Our workshops are interactive, hands-on, practical and fun! Workshops can be customized to fit any time frame and tiered to meet the learning needs of any group of participants. When time permits, workshops can include “make-and-take” opportunities, where supplies are provided for the creation of materials using newly learned strategies. You will find a description of some of the workshops we offer on the following pages.

Our services are available in person and remotely throughout the school year and summer. Consulting That Makes a Difference, Inc., has been approved as a Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) through NYSED.