2025 Power of Coaching

We are more powerful when we work together than in isolation. In this session, you will learn how we support our teachers through collaboration between our instructional coach, technology coach, and administrators. We will take time to discuss the possible partnerships that you can facilitate in your school. You will leave with techniques and ideas for collaborating with other instructional leaders in their schools to support teachers through coaching cycles, personalized PD, and more.

We are more powerful when we work together than in isolation. In this session, you will learn how we support our teachers through collaboration between our instructional coach, technology coach, and administrators. We will take time to discuss the possible partnerships that you can facilitate in your school. You will leave with techniques and ideas for collaborating with other instructional leaders in their schools to support teachers through coaching cycles, personalized PD, and more.

Discover how thinking routines can transform student engagement and learning. This session will explore key thinking routines and their practical applications within instruction. You will leave with actionable strategies to foster critical thinking and reflective practices in classrooms.

Are you looking for ways to support students and teachers in deeper thinking and reflection? During this session, you will engage with and explore the Harvard Project Zero Thinking Routines and develop strategies to model their use and/or integrate them into coaching and professional learning opportunities for teachers.

The purpose of this session is to teach educators the ability to differentiate instruction for gifted learners using targeted coaching tools. The goal is to equip educators with the tools needed to tailor lessons to the needs of gifted learners while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Participants will be able to assess the needs of gifted students, walk away with strategies to coach teachers effectively on differentiation across various grade levels and subjects, and will gain the ability to provide feedback and support on lesson planning for gifted learners.

Discover the latest coaching trends across Virginia and explore strategies for fostering sustainable educator growth. This session will share insights from the VSTE Certified Coach program, highlight adaptable coaching models, and provide practical tools for strengthening your coaching practices. Attendees will engage in discussions and hands-on activities to apply concepts and leave with actionable strategies and resources to enhance their coaching programs.

Discover the latest coaching trends across Virginia and explore strategies for fostering sustainable educator growth. This session will share insights from the VSTE Certified Coach program, highlight adaptable coaching models, and provide practical tools for strengthening your coaching practices. Attendees will engage in discussions and hands-on activities to apply concepts and leave with actionable strategies and resources to enhance their coaching programs.