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Instructional Leadership Programs are structured initiatives designed to develop the knowledge, skills,
and practices educators need to improve teaching and learning across a school or district.
Professional Learning Offerings
COOR ISD Instructional Leadership Team
The Instructional Leadership Team will work collaboratively to set the vision for teaching and learning at the ISD level by leading and guiding the creation and refinement of instructional systems to connect people, processes, and structures to support the vision. The team will ensure that the proper supports are in place to enact the necessary changes with the implementation of systems at the ISD and district level. The team is defined as the COOR Superintendent and Directors and district representatives who work together to sustain COOR’s sense of purpose in strengthening student, teacher, and leader performance.
Scheduling Information:
In Person Format | 1st Wed of each month
2026: Sept 9, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2 location TBD
2027: Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5,
Location: COOR ISD | Time: 8:30a-11:30a
Facilitator: Shawn Petri, COOR ISD Superintendent & Dr. Katie Harris, Director of Instructional Services
COOR ISD Student Support Network
The Student Support Team will work collaboratively to address a variety of factors that influence the whole child, specifically focusing on the non-academic needs of learners. Research on effective practices for supporting student needs demonstrates how such supports not only lend to the general success of the learner, but also how they can address the many needs that students have that will enable learning and academic progress.
Scheduling Information:
In Person Format | 1st Tues of each month
2026: Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
2027: Jan 5, Feb 2, Mar 2 location TBD, Apr 6, May 4, Jun 1
Location: COOR ISD | Time: 8:30a-11:30a
Facilitator: Cindy Hunt, CMH Educational Consulting LLC
COOR ISD AI Taskforce
The AI Task Force is designed to build the collective capacity of district leaders and educators to understand, evaluate, and strategically implement artificial intelligence tools in support of teaching and learning. Through a combination of collaborative learning, hands-on exploration, and guided inquiry, participants will deepen their knowledge of AI applications, ethical considerations, data privacy, and instructional integration.
Scheduling Information:
In Person Format
2026: Sept 23, Oct 28, Dec 2
2027: Jan 27, Feb 24, Apr 21, May 19
Location: COOR ISD | Time: 8:30a-11:30a
Facilitator: Karle Delo, MI Virtual AI Strategist
AI Teacher Leaders
This session is for K–12 educators who want to go further with AI and discover how to thoughtfully integrate it into the classroom. The focus is on integrating AI with the goals and strategies you are already working toward, whether at the department, grade-level, or building level. Open to K-12 educators, instructional coaches, and leaders across COOR ISD.
Scheduling Information:
In Person Format
2026: Sept 23, 2026
2027: Mar 16, 2027
Location: COOR ISD | Time: 12p-2:30p
Facilitator: Karle Delo, MI Virtual AI Strategist
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COOR ISD Curriculum Collaborative
District curriculum, assessment, and instructional leaders will increase skills and gain knowledge through leveraging capacity, engaging proactively with intentionality, and strengthening instructional systems at the district and/or ISD level. The primary goal of this Collaborative is to ensure a collaborative culture around continuous improvement of district and ISD educational programs. Through its review of current instructional programs and implementation of best practice, the Collaborative seeks to- support the COOR regional Instructional Leadership Team's vision, goals, and priorities of building a regional framework for teaching and learning.
Scheduling Information:
Virtual Format | 3rd Monday
2026: Dates to come
2027: Dates to come
Location: COOR ISD | Time: 8:30a-9:30p
Facilitator: Dr. Katie Harris, Director of Instructional Services
Audience:
District Curriculum Directors
Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum & Instruction
SCECHs available
K-12 Principal Leadership Series
Building level instructional leaders will increase repertoire of skills, gain professional knowledge, and impact student, teacher, and leader performance through exploring timely topics, engaging in the practical application of learning, collaboratively problem-solving around barriers, and celebrating successes.
Scheduling Information:
In-Person Format | 3rd Tues of each month
2026: Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
2027: Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 15
Location: COOR ISD | Time: 8:30a-10:30a
Facilitator: Dr. Katie Harris, Director of Instructional Services
Assistant Principal Community of Practice
The Assistant Principal Community of Practice offers members a platform to connect, exchange insights, seek support, and establish meaningful relationships with fellow assistant principals. Sessions will include discussions on professional learning articles focusing on specific topics, providing attendees with actionable insights applicable to their school environments.
Scheduling Information:
In-Person Format | last Tues of the month
2026: Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 25
2027: Jan 27, Feb 24, Apr 28, May 26
Location: CATIC • Roscommon Middle School | Time: 8:30a-10:30a
Facilitator: Mike Evans, CATIC Principal/Director
COOR ISD Coaches' Research Consortium
Instructional coaches will increase repertoire of skills, gain professional knowledge, and impact student and teacher performance through exploring timely topics, engaging in the practical application of learning, collaboratively problem-solving around barriers, and celebrating successes.
Topics explored include (but not limited to): professional reading and viewing surrounding current research and practice in the field, coaching scenarios, coaching models and techniques, coaching cycles, and district data analysis protocols.
Scheduling Information:
In-Person Format
2026: Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
2027: Jan 8, Feb 12 (Steve Seward-is scheduled for 2/5/27), Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14
Location: COOR ISD | Time: 10a-2p
Facilitator: Michelle Ewald, COOR ISD K-5 Literacy Coach & Dr. Katie Harris, Director of Instructional Services
Counselor Forum
Counselors will have the opportunity to meet throughout the school year to support one another and discuss testing, college admission, enrollment, CTE, and Xello implementation.
Scheduling Information:
In-Person Format
2026: Sept 16, Nov 11
2027: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10 , May 12
Location: CATIC-Roscommon Middle School | Time: 8:30a-10:30a
Facilitator: Mike Evans, CATIC Principal/Director
Program/Services Available Upon Request
Instructional Leadership Coaching
School instructional leaders will strengthen their knowledge and skills along with enhancing their instructional leadership capabilities through weekly/bi-weekly coaching sessions tailored to develop a full range of individual leadership abilities in order to make a sufficient impact on learning for all including school systems, teacher development, and student achievement
Scheduling Information:
In-Person Format | Available Upon Request
Facilitator: Dr. Katie Harris, Director of Instructional Services
MICIP Support (Onsite)
District School Improvement teams are provided with a facilitator to work on a state reporting/improvement plan in a workshop setting.
Scheduling Information:
In-Person Format | Available Upon Request
Facilitator: Dr. Katie Harris, Director of Instructional Services
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