AI Consulting & Professional Development

Help your school
lead with AI confidence.

Hands-on AI professional development that actually sticks. Strategic guidance for district leaders who want to get ahead of it.

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Raymond Cottiers
Founder, R. Cottiers Consulting
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2025 New Milford School District Teacher of the Year New Milford, New Jersey
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AI-Certified Educator Trained and credentialed in AI instructional practice
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Founder, Varsity Prep USA Youth enrichment organization serving students across the region
Certifications
Google for Education Microsoft MIE ISTE Claude AI MasterClass AI
About
"I built this practice because teachers deserve training that actually connects to what they do every day."

Raymond Cottiers spent 15 years in Bergen County classrooms before being named the 2025 New Milford School District Teacher of the Year. He is also an AI-certified educator with a practitioner's understanding of what teachers need and what gets in the way of real learning in a PD setting.

R. Cottiers Consulting brings that classroom perspective directly to school districts. For teachers, that means hands-on, practical workshops tied to NJDOE AI standards and NJSBA model AI policy. For administrators, it means a trusted resource who understands the classroom realities behind every policy decision.

Raymond is also the founder of Varsity Prep USA, a youth enrichment organization serving students across the region.

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Why It Matters Now

New Jersey districts are under real pressure to address AI in their schools, from policy compliance to classroom readiness.

The NJDOE has issued AI standards. NJSBA has a model AI policy. Parents are asking questions. Students are already using AI tools. The districts that get ahead of this are the ones that invest in their teachers first.

Services

Services for Leaders
and Their Teachers

Whether you need strategic guidance as a leader or hands-on training for your faculty, every engagement is tailored to your district. No off-the-shelf decks, no vendor fluff.

Consulting
Administrator AI Strategy

One-on-one or team consulting for principals, curriculum directors, and district leadership. Covers AI policy alignment, staff readiness assessment, tool evaluation, and building a practical roadmap for your district.

For district & building leadership · NJSBA policy-aligned
Individual
Department-Level AI Session

The fastest way to get a department moving. A focused, hands-on introduction to AI tools your teachers can use immediately, built around your department's specific work.

Ideal starting point · No district-wide buy-in required
Half Day
AI Essentials Workshop

A structured 3-hour session covering AI literacy, practical classroom applications, and how to use AI tools responsibly and effectively. Leaves every teacher with something they can use the next day.

Most popular format · Works school-wide or by department
Full Day
AI in Practice

A full 6-hour professional development day that goes deeper: lesson design, feedback workflows, policy understanding, and building a shared AI culture across your faculty.

Comprehensive · NJDOE standards-aligned throughout
Custom
Multi-Session Series

For districts that want sustained growth, not a one-day event. A custom series built around your goals, your calendar, and where your teachers are starting from.

Maximum impact · Built around your district's priorities
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Speaking

Bring a Real Educator's Voice
to Your Event

Talks designed for every audience in your school community: parents who have questions, students who are already using AI, and teachers who want to use it well.

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For Parents

A straightforward conversation about what AI means for your child's education, what schools are doing about it, and how families can stay informed and involved.

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For Students

An honest, engaging look at AI in the real world — how to use it responsibly, how to think critically about it, and why the skills you build now will matter.

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For Teachers

A practical, classroom-grounded session on how AI can support your work without replacing your judgment — tools, strategies, and honest answers to the questions every teacher is asking.

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Why R. Cottiers Consulting

Not another vendor.
A fellow educator.

There's a difference between someone who sells AI training and someone who has actually taught in your county's schools.

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Get in Touch

Let's Talk About
Your District

Whether you're an administrator looking for strategic guidance or you want to book a workshop for your faculty, reach out and we'll figure out the right fit.

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Or call: 201-463-0322