20th Annual Teacher Leadership Institute: Inspiring Excellence

Discover how to turn everyday phenomena into powerful science lessons that spark curiosity and critical thinking. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore the Ambitious Science Teaching framework and learn how to design lessons that are both engaging and equitable. Bring a laptop and a science lesson you've used recently—we'll work together to add in engaging elements. You'll leave with practical strategies and clear next steps to make science instruction more meaningful for all learners.

Discover how coaching can happen in everyday moments—not just formal meetings—by rethinking what coaching looks like in your role. In this session, teachers, administrators, and teacher leaders will reflect on your current environment, assess your readiness to engage in or offer coaching, and explore where meaningful conversations can take root. Through real scenarios and practical tools, you'll identify ways to support growth in yourself and others. Leave with ideas and strategies to help build a culture of continuous learning, no matter your title.

Discover how to turn everyday phenomena into powerful science lessons that spark curiosity and critical thinking. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore the Ambitious Science Teaching framework and learn how to design lessons that are both engaging and equitable. Bring a laptop and a science lesson you've used recently—we'll work together to add in engaging elements. You'll leave with practical strategies and clear next steps to make science instruction more meaningful for all learners.

Discover how coaching can happen in everyday moments—not just formal meetings—by rethinking what coaching looks like in your role. In this session, teachers, administrators, and teacher leaders will reflect on your current environment, assess your readiness to engage in or offer coaching, and explore where meaningful conversations can take root. Through real scenarios and practical tools, you'll identify ways to support growth in yourself and others. Leave with ideas and strategies to help build a culture of continuous learning, no matter your title.

Artificial intelligence is transforming education, offering innovative ways to support both teachers and students. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how MagicSchool.ai can enhance literacy instruction and personalize learning with ease. Discover 5 powerful tools—Decodables, Text Levelers, Vocabulary Lists, Rubric Generator, and UDL Choice Boards—and learn how they can streamline lesson planning, expand student choice, and elevate instruction. Through hands-on practice, you’ll gain practical strategies for integrating AI-driven resources into your daily routine, saving time while maximizing student engagement. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or administrator, this session will equip you with actionable insights to leverage AI effectively for student success. Please bring your own laptop or device for the most interactive experience.

Discover how coaching can happen in everyday moments—not just formal meetings—by rethinking what coaching looks like in your role. In this session, teachers, administrators, and teacher leaders will reflect on your current environment, assess your readiness to engage in or offer coaching, and explore where meaningful conversations can take root. Through real scenarios and practical tools, you'll identify ways to support growth in yourself and others. Leave with ideas and strategies to help build a culture of continuous learning, no matter your title.