The Teaching & Learning Department is committed to strengthening classroom instruction by investing in K–12 Instructional Coaches. Each month, we provide targeted professional development designed to equip coaches with the tools and strategies they need to make a lasting impact on teaching and learning.

Every July, we host an Instructional Coach Academy, preparing coaches for the year ahead with sessions on leveled content, High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), Impact Cycle coaching, and student engagement strategies.

Instructional Coaches play a vital role on every campus—they serve as a direct link to high-quality instruction and student achievement. Our Teaching & Learning Facilitators deliver ongoing training focused on best practices, effective coaching techniques, and the implementation of HQIM. These sessions are tailored to support coaches in core content areas—Math, Reading Language Arts (RLA), Science, and Social Studies—while also refining the art of coaching teachers.

🔍 Explore the summaries by clicking on the above link to see how each monthly session builds capacity and fosters excellence across our schools.

Our department is proud to partner directly with educators to strengthen classroom instruction throughout the school year. We deliver high-quality professional development designed to empower teachers with the knowledge, strategies, and resources they need to help students thrive.

At the beginning of each school year, we lead EPISD Connect, preparing teachers for the first nine weeks with curriculum guidance and instructional strategies to ensure a strong start. At the end of the school year, we sponsor a Teacher Institute, where educators choose sessions tailored to their content area, grade level, and specific needs—providing personalized learning opportunities that support growth and innovation.

We also collaborate with trusted vendors to provide in-person professional development and coaching sessions, ensuring teachers receive expert guidance and support. In addition, our department facilitators lead Curriculum Conversations every nine weeks—interactive, face-to-face sessions that prepare teachers for the upcoming instructional cycle. These conversations focus on unpacking curriculum content, exploring effective instructional strategies, and leveraging resources and activities aligned to district goals.

🔍Explore our work with teachers by clicking on the above link.

The Teaching & Learning Department partners with campus administrators to build strong instructional leadership and drive student success. Through targeted professional development, we equip principals and assistant principals with the tools and strategies needed to support teachers and improve outcomes.

Each summer, we train campus leaders during the Leadership by Design retreat, introducing new initiatives and priorities to ensure a successful start to the school year.

Throughout the year, our directors provide timely updates during monthly R.E.A.L. meetings, covering essential topics such as:

• Impact Cycle Coaching

• High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)

• EPISD Curriculum Implementation

• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)

• Intervention Best Practices

Administrators also receive key information like assessment windows, training summaries, and upcoming professional development opportunities for coaches and teachers. This ongoing collaboration ensures campus leaders are prepared to foster a culture of instructional excellence.

🔍Explore our partnership with campus administrators by clicking the above link.