Xavier Owens, EdD, EdS
Certified Performance Technologist (CPT)
Founder/Executive Director
xowens@cutd-edu.org
Guiding Principle: We are committed to strengthening school systems to support adults and students alike.
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Purpose: Dedicated to transforming schoolwide practices in urban education, the Center for Urban Teacher Development partners with schools, teacher preparation programs, and educational organizations to implement innovative professional development experiences that drive whole-school improvement. Our team of experienced consultants collaborates with school leaders and staff to develop tailored strategies that enhance instructional practices, promote student engagement, and improve academic outcomes across the entire school community.
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CUTD Organizational Focus:
1. Developing First-year Teachers
2. School Improvement, including tailored staff development
3. Systems Thinking: Developing School Systems
4. Leadership Development: Closing the learning/leadership gap
The Center for Urban Teacher Development has prioritized first-year teacher development as its highest priority, as outlined in the organization's strategic plan.
Please review our First-year Teacher Development Plan.
Contact xowens@cutd-edu.org for more information
Mission: The mission of the Center for Urban Teacher Development (CUTD) is to strengthen schoolwide systems of support by partnering with districts, charter schools, educational organizations, and university departments of education. Grounded in systems thinking, CUTD focuses on developing first-year teachers, advancing leadership development, and delivering tailored staff development aligned with school improvement priorities. Our commitment is to foster continuous growth, enhance teacher effectiveness, and increase retention—creating school environments where both adults and students thrive.
We Believe: Education is the great equalizer, carrying the promise of hope, possibility, and transformation. For urban students, it is more than a path to knowledge—it is a gateway to opportunity, a means of breaking cycles, and a bridge to a future shaped by their own potential. In communities where challenges are many, education stands as a powerful force for change, affirming the worth of every child and unlocking the doors to dreams once thought unreachable. It is through education that urban students find their voice, their purpose, and the power to shape not just their lives but the future of their communities.
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What We Provide
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