What We Do
Organizations committed to equity and compliance often operate within complex and shifting policy environments. Federal, state, and local requirements evolve quickly, and misalignment between policy intent and day-to-day practice can create risk, inefficiency, and unintended harm. Butler Equity and Compliance Group partners with education institutions and mission-driven organizations to translate compliance obligations into clear, actionable systems that protect students, staff, and organizational integrity.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation Systems
Problem: Inconsistent documentation and monitoring practices weaken accountability and make compliance difficult to demonstrate.
Solution: We design monitoring and reporting systems that help organizations track compliance activities, document implementation, and respond confidently to oversight, audits, or external review.
Policy Analysis and Development
Problem: Confusing, outdated, or fragmented policies expose organizations to legal risk and undermine equitable practice.
Solution: We analyze and develop federal, state, and local policies to ensure they are legally sound, operationally clear, and aligned with equity commitments. Our work focuses on translating regulatory requirements into policies that are usable, defensible, and responsive to institutional context.
Training and Capacity Building
Problem: Compliance responsibilities are often unevenly understood across staff roles, leading to inconsistent implementation.
Solution: We provide targeted training and technical assistance on civil rights, special education, data privacy, and equity-related compliance, tailored to leadership teams, administrators, and frontline staff.
Equity and Compliance Readiness
Problem: Many organizations are unsure whether their current systems meet compliance expectations until an audit, complaint, or investigation occurs.
Solution: We conduct equity-centered compliance readiness reviews that identify gaps, strengths, and areas of vulnerability. Our assessments prioritize practical recommendations that support both regulatory alignment and equitable outcomes.
Research, Evaluation, and Strategic Support
Problem: Equity initiatives and compliance reforms are frequently implemented without sufficient evidence or feedback loops.
Solution: We support research, evaluation, and data-informed decision making to help organizations assess impact, strengthen practice, and align policy with lived experience.
Our work is grounded in the belief that compliance, when done well, is not a constraint but a tool for protecting rights, advancing equity, and strengthening institutions.
What We’ve Done
“Experience supporting a multi-year, Hewlett Foundation–funded research and policy initiative focused on equity and democratic education.”
“Professional experience conducting policy analysis and research within a university-based, foundation-funded project.”
“Background in compliance, research, and policy analysis across K–12 and higher education contexts.”
How We’re Different
We do not offer performative equity work or generic compliance checklists. Our approach integrates policy analysis, institutional context, and equity-centered evaluation to help organizations build systems that are both defensible and meaningful in practice.
Butler Equity and Compliance Group was founded to bring rigor, clarity, and accountability to equity and compliance work. As a new firm, we intentionally partner with organizations ready to build strong systems from the ground up or strengthen existing ones with care and precision.