Teacher Efficacy

As an educational leader with more than 25 years of experience, Donna J. Micheaux, PhD, founder/CEO of Micheaux Educational Consulting, provides executive coaching, leadership development, and expert guidance to campus, district, and system leaders.

Erica Battle, an education expert with Life Changes in Progress Educational Consulting, has supported thousands of educators nationwide. She has held various roles in education, such as classroom teacher, instructional specialist, teacher mentor, and director of response to intervention, specializing in literacy.

If you're a new teacher, about to be a new teacher, or you support new teachers, then this webinar series is for you! Join acclaimed educators Tom Hierck and Alex Kajitani for an engaging and insightful look at exactly how you can set yourself up for success this school year and avoid some of the biggest mistakes new teachers make—all while caring for yourself, too. Regardless of how you have arrived at this teaching job, you'll leave with real tools and strategies that you can implement immediately to be a highly effective teacher who loves what they do.

This workshop is designed to equip you with the essential skills to confidently lead any classroom, whether you're a new teacher or a substitute stepping in. This session will focus on providing practical and well-tested strategies and resources to help you gear up for the start of the year.

Effectively supporting beginning teachers is crucial for both retention and developing their expertise. In the second edition of her book Supporting Beginning Teachers, Dr. Tina H. Boogren shares research that is critical to understanding how mentors and coaches can support those just now entering the field. During this interactive webinar, Dr. Boogren will detail specific strategies for designing an effective mentoring program that provides essential physical, emotional, instructional, and institutional support.

Jennifer L. Parvin, PhD, PCC, is a proven educational leader with over 25 years of experience. She currently serves as an executive coach to campus, district, and organizational leaders.

Glenn Forbes is a school principal and school improvement coach in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Glenn’s strong belief in cultivating collective teacher efficacy and establishing a culture of high expectations has resulted in marked improvement in various schools.

Jenni Donohoo, PhD, is a professional learning facilitator, author, and researcher. She has multiyear partnerships with numerous organizations and government agencies, where she works alongside system and school leaders supporting high-quality professional learning designed to improve outcomes for all students.