Strategic consulting, grant development, and Perkins compliance support for school districts, tribal organizations, and state education agencies across the nation.
Scarlett Consulting & Project Management is led by Dr. Paulisa J. Scarlett, DBA, MBA — a visionary executive leader with a proven record of directing complex, multi-million-dollar programs across diverse organizations and geographies in Career and Technical Education.
From securing a $2.4M childcare expansion grant to directing a $7.5M tribal education portfolio, Dr. Scarlett brings unmatched credibility to every engagement.
From Perkins compliance to seven-figure grant applications, Scarlett CPM delivers the full spectrum of CTE consulting — with a practitioner's knowledge and a strategist's precision.
Strategic support for CTE directors and administrators — from program design and pathway development to CTSO management and employer partnership cultivation.
End-to-end grant services: opportunity research, narrative writing, multi-million-dollar budget development, compliance strategy, and reporting — including Perkins, USDA, DOL, and tribal grants.
Navigate federal compliance requirements with confidence. From CLNA submissions to annual performance reports, we ensure your district meets every Perkins V obligation on time.
Training and capacity building for CTE staff, administrators, and leadership teams. Culturally responsive, research-backed, and designed to create lasting change in your organization.
Agile and Waterfall project management for CTE initiatives, school construction projects, and large-scale educational programs. Real-time dashboards, KPI tracking, and risk mitigation built in.
Build and sustain meaningful industry partnerships that connect students to real career pathways. MOU development, advisory board facilitation, and work-based learning coordination.
A purpose-built operations platform for CTE Directors — manage grants, track Perkins compliance, monitor budgets, and log professional development all in one place. Exclusively available to Scarlett CPM clients.
Request Early AccessDeliverable-driven professional development built from doctoral research and frontline CTE experience. Every participant leaves with tools they can use the next day. Perkins V–allowable for district PD budgets.
Built on Dr. Scarlett's published doctoral research, this intensive equips CTE leaders to design programs against risk rather than reacting to it. Participants leave with a completed risk register, project charter, stakeholder map, and KPI dashboard — built around a real program in their own district.
Taught by a former Director of Grants who administered a $14M federal portfolio across 11 awards. Participants build a custom grant pipeline map, complete a Perkins V opportunity audit, and leave with a 12-month grant calendar and sustainability plan for their organization.
Operational protocols, documentation templates, and decision frameworks for 504, IEP, and MTSS compliance — including Texas Dyslexia Handbook requirements and audit-readiness checklists.
The full post-award lifecycle — from NGA acceptance through subrecipient agreements, performance monitoring, 2 CFR Part 200 compliance, and federal closeout. Built for nonprofit grants and program staff.
Design and launch a Project Management Office for your district. PMO charter, project intake framework, portfolio risk register, and 90-day implementation roadmap included.
Dr. Scarlett's doctoral research at Walden University explored how experienced project managers identify and manage risks that impact project efficiency and organizational performance — with direct application to CTE program management and grant administration.
Request Research SummaryWe start with a focused conversation to understand your district's goals, challenges, and compliance gaps — no commitment required.
You receive a tailored scope of work — whether that's a single grant application, ongoing compliance support, or full CTE program consulting.
Dr. Scarlett works directly with your team — no junior staff, no handoffs. You get senior-level expertise on every deliverable.
Every engagement is tied to outcomes — funding secured, compliance achieved, programs strengthened, and capacity built for your team.
Book a complimentary strategy session with Dr. Scarlett. No commitment — just a focused conversation about where your program is headed.