Good teaching is universal, but great teaching looks different in the active and creative spaces of health/pe/drivers ed, music, visual art, or world languages. In this interactive tabletop session, leaders can connect with coordinators and specialists and walk away with observation tools, instructional “look-fors”, and coaching frameworks to build the capacity of these specialty teachers. Grab, go, and amplify your impact!
In this session, Assistant Principals will practice using a clear, start-to-finish framework for navigating allegations of misconduct. Participants will explore practical strategies to audit their current practices, learn how to handle sensitive situations with legal integrity and practice applying consistent processes. You will leave equipped with a reliable blueprint to ensure compliance, and activate sustainable, trust-centered systems.
Every school improvement effort eventually reaches the same challenge: educators respond differently to the same initiative. Whether the focus is instructional clarity, active student engagement, PLCs, AI integration, attendance, or belonging, effective leaders anticipate these responses and plan accordingly. In this interactive workshop, we will use Rogers’ Adoption Curve as a practical planning tool to map a current school initiative, anticipate likely staff behaviors, and design differentiated leadership supports. Participants should come prepared with a school-based initiative and will leave with an implementation plan, peer feedback, and strategies they can immediately apply within their schools.
Administrators will dive deeper into co-teaching models and identify ways to support staff in effectively embedding these models when coteaching. Learning intentions include strengthening understanding of co-teaching structures that promote collaboration, access, and rigorous instruction for all students. Additionally, participants will identify key look-fors during learning walks, including evidence of shared instructional responsibility, purposeful grouping, student engagement, differentiation, and alignment to standards-based instruction. Administrators will also explore ways to support the planning process, including facilitating collaborative planning time, guiding the use of co-teaching models, supporting alignment of roles and responsibilities, and providing feedback that strengthens instructional coherence and effectiveness.
Activate your school’s potential by moving from reacting to systems to improving them through intentional family engagement. In this session, participants will explore FACE’s High Impact Strategies through a systemic lens, aligning them with Compass to 2030 Goal 4. Learn to integrate family partnerships into daily structures, routines, and organization using data tracking and school concept maps. Walk away with a practical Toolkit designed to streamline communication and transform engagement into a sustainable, organized operation that drives student success.
Moving to a new school is equal parts exciting and overwhelming — so where do you even begin? This session is designed for APs making a transition this summer and looking for a clear, actionable path forward. We'll explore how to quickly learn your new school's culture, build meaningful partnerships with staff, connect with your student population, identify "small wins" that establish early credibility, and lay the groundwork for a long-term plan that drives lasting success. Walk away with practical strategies and the confidence to hit the ground running in your new building.
Active participants will learn the process, collecting evidence, and completing the required paperwork regarding a Title IX investigation. Participants will also be guided on how to ask age appropriate questions, and set the tone to interview parties involved in the Title IX grievance process.
This session will provide administrators with a practical understanding of progressive discipline, including the principles behind it, the steps involved in implementation, and common mistakes to avoid. Participants will learn how to apply progressive discipline consistently, document interventions effectively, and ensure disciplinary decisions are fair, compliant, and focused on improving student behavior.
Administrators will engage in a deep dive into the IEP review process. Learning intentions include understanding how to effectively review an IEP and ensure alignment between the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), goals, accommodations, and services. Participants will also learn strategies for providing constructive feedback to teachers to support strong alignment and compliance within the IEP process.
Participants will engage in conversation and activities focused on the unique needs of career switcher teachers. They will contemplate green and red flags when considering career switchers for vacancies, understand the importance of supporting them differently than teachers in traditional teacher preparatory programs, expand their tool kit to employ unique strategies to grow the instructional capacity of career switchers, and prepare for instances when the supports in place are not working and or properly aligned to meet their unique needs. Participants will leave the session better prepared to support the career switcher teachers in the classrooms they supervise.
In this session, Assistant Principals will practice using a clear, start-to-finish framework for navigating allegations of misconduct. Participants will explore practical strategies to audit their current practices, learn how to handle sensitive situations with legal integrity and practice applying consistent processes. You will leave equipped with a reliable blueprint to ensure compliance, and activate sustainable, trust-centered systems.
Great schools don’t happen by accident; they are intentionally designed. As an Assistant Principal, you are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between big-picture school goals and daily classroom reality. But how do you build a cohesive instructional vision that actually shifts teacher practice—and how do you scale it from a single department to an entire campus? You will discover how to diagnose current instructional habits, build buy-in with department heads, and establish a clear, non-negotiable standard for what high-quality teaching looks like in your building. Whether you are aiming to transform a struggling department or unify your ILT, you will leave with practical guide to creating a lasting instructional culture.
Administrators will dive deeper into co-teaching models and identify ways to support staff in effectively embedding these models when coteaching. Learning intentions include strengthening understanding of co-teaching structures that promote collaboration, access, and rigorous instruction for all students. Additionally, participants will identify key look-fors during learning walks, including evidence of shared instructional responsibility, purposeful grouping, student engagement, differentiation, and alignment to standards-based instruction. Administrators will also explore ways to support the planning process, including facilitating collaborative planning time, guiding the use of co-teaching models, supporting alignment of roles and responsibilities, and providing feedback that strengthens instructional coherence and effectiveness.
For the first time in history, schools are leading a workforce that spans five generations. How can leaders leverage this diversity to strengthen culture, engagement, and belonging? In this interactive session, assistant principals will explore the drivers of employee experience and examine how they influence engagement across a multigenerational workforce. Participants will analyze their own teams, identify opportunities to strengthen staff engagement, and develop a practical engagement plan to foster greater connection, growth, and commitment within their schools.
Leadership doesn't have to be a solo sport. The strongest assistant principals build networks that challenge their thinking, broaden their perspectives, and provide support when the work gets tough. In this interactive session, you'll examine the voices currently shaping your professional learning community, discover the power of diverse perspectives, and connect with colleagues from across the division. Through engaging discussions and networking activities, you'll expand your leadership circle, spark new ideas, and leave with meaningful connections that can support, inspire, and strengthen your leadership long after the conference ends.
Great observations don't change instruction—great coaching does. Join this interactive session to discover how assistant principals can transform routine observations into powerful opportunities for teacher growth. Learn how to provide focused, evidence-based feedback, set small measurable goals aligned to instructional priorities, leverage the PLC to strengthen team practice, engage instructional specialists as coaching partners, and create meaningful follow-up that drives continuous improvement. Participants will walk away with practical tools for immediate implementation.
This interactive, next‑level workshop supports teachers and administrators in overcoming language barriers that impact family communication and engagement. Participants will explore practical, reliable language access tools and strategies, including advanced features in PowerPoint, Canva, and other commonly used platforms. The session focuses on addressing common barriers such as inconsistent translation, unclear messaging, and limited accessibility. Attendees will leave with hands-on strategies, recommended tools, and ready‑to‑use resources to improve communication, build understanding, and better support families and students across school communities. This session supports the 2026-2027 Strategic Action Agenda and Compass to 2030 Goal 4: Partner with Families and Community to Support Students.
This interactive session equips school leaders with practical strategies to strengthen family and community engagement as a driver of Compass to 2030 Goal 4: Partner with Families and the Community to Support Students. Participants will explore the FACE Guide to Family Engagement, engage in a collaborative “Escape the Barriers” problem‑solving activity, and analyze real‑world challenges around communication, trust, equity, and access. Leaders will leave with a customized, ready‑to‑implement Family Engagement Action Plan aligned to their school’s needs and 2026-27 Strategic Action Agenda.
Great schools don’t happen by accident; they are intentionally designed. As an Assistant Principal, you are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between big-picture school goals and daily classroom reality. But how do you build a cohesive instructional vision that actually shifts teacher practice—and how do you scale it from a single department to an entire campus? You will discover how to diagnose current instructional habits, build buy-in with department heads, and establish a clear, non-negotiable standard for what high-quality teaching looks like in your building. Whether you are aiming to transform a struggling department or unify your ILT, you will leave with practical guide to creating a lasting instructional culture.
Many schools are still using Google Forms to manage volunteers, but Forms was designed for surveys, not scheduling. It can collect names, but it can’t handle the real work of volunteer coordination: reminders, time-slot management, updates, cancellations, or reporting. This leaves administrators and support staff doing a lot of manual follow-up. Join this session to learn more about the district-approved volunteer management platform, SignUpGenius Enterprise, for stronger engagement, better coverage, and less administrative burden.
In this session designed for Assistant Principals overseeing special education, we will use interactive activities to strengthen their facilitation of the eligibility process. Participants will review scenarios and eligibility criteria to support their eligibility determinations and assist them in gaining confidence in the decisions made for students with disabilities.
The assistant principal role comes with built-in pressure points, regardless of level, building, or assignment. This interactive session unpacks 10 of those pressure points, connects them to research on school-leader sustainability, and moves beyond self-care as the only solution by focusing on stronger systems, clearer boundaries, and better role design. Participants will examine what they can control, what they can influence, and what requires broader support while leaving with practical strategies to lighten the AP load, protect leadership capacity, and lead from a place of strength, not survival.
Great observations don't change instruction—great coaching does. Join this interactive session to discover how assistant principals can transform routine observations into powerful opportunities for teacher growth. Learn how to provide focused, evidence-based feedback, set small measurable goals aligned to instructional priorities, leverage the PLC to strengthen team practice, engage instructional specialists as coaching partners, and create meaningful follow-up that drives continuous improvement. Participants will walk away with practical tools for immediate implementation.
Mental health plays a vital role in student success. VBCPS offers a range of resources and supports to promote student well-being, early intervention, and crisis support. This session will help build staff awareness and confidence in identifying needs, making appropriate referrals, and connecting students and families to the right supports. Participants will engage in small group discussion and analyze scenarios that reflect common situations faced in schools.
Participants will equip themselves with practical communication frameworks and data-driven talking points to confidently navigate IEP meetings. Through collaborative case studies, school leaders will learn how to shift the conversation away from isolated, direct therapy requests and toward a consultative model. Attendees will gain knowledge on how to address parent and staff misconceptions, clearly articulating how embedded, classroom-based therapeutic strategies build long-term teacher capacity and maximize continuous student progress.
Assistant principals are often expected to manage everything from student discipline to testing, scheduling, and data reporting. As a result, many spend valuable time on repetitive tasks that could be streamlined. In this interactive session, participants will explore practical data tools, including public queries, gradebook reports, and longitudinal data resources, that can simplify day-to-day work and improve efficiency. APs will also have the opportunity to connect with colleagues in job-alike groups, share solutions to common challenges, and learn strategies that are working in other schools. Participants will leave with new professional connections, time-saving tools, and ideas they can immediately apply to their leadership practice.
Participants will explore how the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework can be used to build collective leadership, strengthen collaboration, and create shared ownership for student success. Through reflection, practical examples, and collaborative activities, attendees will learn strategies to facilitate effective teams, leverage data for decision-making, and foster a culture of collective efficacy. Participants will leave with actionable tools to strengthen relationships, empower staff, and lead through connection rather than isolation.
Every school improvement effort eventually reaches the same challenge: educators respond differently to the same initiative. Whether the focus is instructional clarity, active student engagement, PLCs, AI integration, attendance, or belonging, effective leaders anticipate these responses and plan accordingly. In this interactive workshop, we will use Rogers’ Adoption Curve as a practical planning tool to map a current school initiative, anticipate likely staff behaviors, and design differentiated leadership supports. Participants should come prepared with a school-based initiative and will leave with an implementation plan, peer feedback, and strategies they can immediately apply within their schools.
Active participants will learn the process, collecting evidence, and completing the required paperwork regarding a Title IX investigation. Participants will also be guided on how to ask age appropriate questions, and set the tone to interview parties involved in the Title IX grievance process.
In this session designed for Assistant Principals overseeing special education, we will use interactive activities to strengthen their facilitation of the eligibility process. Participants will review scenarios and eligibility criteria to support their eligibility determinations and assist them in gaining confidence in the decisions made for students with disabilities.
The assistant principal role comes with built-in pressure points, regardless of level, building, or assignment. This interactive session unpacks 10 of those pressure points, connects them to research on school-leader sustainability, and moves beyond self-care as the only solution by focusing on stronger systems, clearer boundaries, and better role design. Participants will examine what they can control, what they can influence, and what requires broader support while leaving with practical strategies to lighten the AP load, protect leadership capacity, and lead from a place of strength, not survival.
Administrators will engage in a deep dive into the IEP review process. Learning intentions include understanding how to effectively review an IEP and ensure alignment between the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP), goals, accommodations, and services. Participants will also learn strategies for providing constructive feedback to teachers to support strong alignment and compliance within the IEP process.
Mental health plays a vital role in student success. VBCPS offers a range of resources and supports to promote student well-being, early intervention, and crisis support. This session will help build staff awareness and confidence in identifying needs, making appropriate referrals, and connecting students and families to the right supports. Participants will engage in small group discussion and analyze scenarios that reflect common situations faced in schools.
Participants will equip themselves with practical communication frameworks and data-driven talking points to confidently navigate IEP meetings. Through collaborative case studies, school leaders will learn how to shift the conversation away from isolated, direct therapy requests and toward a consultative model. Attendees will gain knowledge on how to address parent and staff misconceptions, clearly articulating how embedded, classroom-based therapeutic strategies build long-term teacher capacity and maximize continuous student progress.
