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This event is designed for instructional coaches and building leaders eager to enhance their effectiveness and impact in their roles. Attendees will delve into developing essential coaching skills, fostering meaningful relationships with teachers, and mastering the art of coaching conversations. The institute offers a comprehensive approach to coaching the entire building, providing tailored support for teachers in a multitiered model. It's an invaluable opportunity for instructional coaches to refine their techniques and for building leaders to align more closely with their instructional coaches, ensuring a unified approach to educational excellence.

During this event, you, as an instructional coach and school leader, will:

  • Discover the importance of coaching as an essential component of effective leadership
  • Acquire research-based, high-impact strategies to improve teacher efficacy
  • Understand how to intentionally create a culture of coaching both individuals and collaborative teams
  • Acquire tools, processes, and products for coaching collaborative teams
  • Practice strategies for building transparency, feedback, clarity, and collaboration
  • Examine your role as a coach or building leader and learn how to implement systemic school improvement

Venue

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

10100 International Drive

Orlando, Florida

Learn from leading experts

Keynote speakers

Aaron Hansen

Aaron Hansen

Aaron Hansen

Aaron Hansen is an expert in Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Response to Intervention (RTI) and student empowerment. He is a highly sought-after international speaker, strategic consultant, coach, and author.

Nathan D. Lang-Raad

Nathan D. Lang-Raad

Nathan D. Lang-Raad

Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad, EdD, is a visionary educator, international speaker, and prolific author dedicated to transforming mathematics education and instructional practices. With a rich background spanning curriculum development, school leadership, and educational technology, Dr. Lang-Raad brings a unique perspective to his work.

Tesha Ferriby Thomas

Tesha Ferriby Thomas

Tesha Ferriby Thomas

With a career spanning over three decades, Tesha Ferriby Thomas, EdD, is a seasoned educator whose dedication to fostering collaborative learning environments has significantly enhanced educational practices and student outcomes in schools nationwide.

Matthew Treadway

Matthew Treadway

Matthew Treadway

Matthew Treadway, EdD, is the former principal of Freedom Elementary School in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, where he led his staff in developing a collaborative culture centered on the three big ideas of a professional learning community.

Nicole S. Turner

Nicole S. Turner

Nicole S. Turner

Nicole S. Turner is an educational coach and author with over 17 years of classroom and leadership experience. She has worked with thousands of educators, instructional coaches, and administrators across the United States through conferences and custom professional development sessions.

Schedule

On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-Op Open Throughout Event

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Detailed agenda and summaries

Monday, September 22nd

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–9:45 a.m. Keynote
9:45–10:00 a.m.

Break

10:00–11:30 a.m. Breakouts
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–2:30 p.m.

Breakouts

2:30–2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45–3:45 p.m. Role-Alike Networking Session

Tuesday, September 23rd

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–9:45 a.m. Keynote
9:45–10:00 a.m.

Break

10:00–11:30 a.m. Breakouts
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–2:30 p.m.

Breakouts

2:30–2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45–3:45 p.m. Tough Topics Forum

Wednesday, September 24th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:00–9:30 a.m.

Breakouts

9:30–9:45 a.m. Break
9:45–11:45 a.m.

Keynote

Accommodations

Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.

While discounted rooms in our hotel room block may be sold out, the primary hotel may still have rooms available at their standard rates. Please inquire directly with the hotel.

Hotels

Primary Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

10100 International Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
800.445.8667

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $149 per night
Deadline: August 30, 2025, or until group rate is sold out
Online reservations

Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.

Parking information: Complimentary for overnight attendees. $15 per car for those not staying at hotel.

All rates are per day and subject to change.

In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Solution Tree. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel.

Venue

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

10100 International Drive

Orlando, Florida

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Additional Information

Product code: CFF854


Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)
A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)

You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your department of education for CEU availability.


On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-Op Discounts

  • Buy 5 or more Solution Tree titles or resources and receive 30% off and free shipping
  • On-site book co-op open daily throughout the event

Discounts above are for on-site purchases only. Does not include any non-Solution Tree product, toolkit, or sale table items. Purchase orders and credit cards accepted. We now accept Apple, Google and Samsung Pay onsite. Continental US only.


Included with your registration

Simply Instructional Coaching

Simply Instructional Coaching

The role of an instructional coach is fundamental. The personalized, job-embedded professional development, instructional strategies, and targeted feedback you give to teachers helps them hone their craft. Your work impacts student success and school improvement. If you’ve got questions, this guidebook is for you.

Event Journal

Event Journal

We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Solution Tree is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.

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