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Effective Coaching Institute: Develop, Sustain, and Retain Successful Teachers
Madison, Wisconsin | September 30–October 2, 2026
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
VenueMonona Terrace Convention Center One John Nolen Dr Madison, Wisconsin |
Presenter slate coming soon
Schedule
On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-Op Open Throughout Event
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Wednesday, September 30th
| 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 |
Thursday, October 1st
| 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 |
Friday, October 2nd
| 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.
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. 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.
Venue parking information: Monona Terrace $16 per day
Hotels
Primary Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown
231 S Pinckney StreetMadison, Wisconsin 53703
608.740.6870
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $219 per night
Deadline: August 29, 2026, or until group rate is sold out
Parking information: Valet only $35 per day
Alternate Hotel
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
22 S Carroll StreetMadison, Wisconsin 53703
608.327.1134
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $239 per night
Deadline: September 8, 2026, or until group rate is sold out
Parking information: $25 in/out privileges
VenueMonona Terrace Convention Center One John Nolen Dr Madison, Wisconsin |
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Additional Information
Product code: CFF888
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
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
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.
