Instructional leadership is one of the most critical and influential roles an administrator holds within a school. The ability to lead instruction effectively requires more than managing systems or overseeing operations—it requires leaders to truly understand teaching and learning, to be visible in classrooms, and to model the instructional practices they expect to see. This professional development is designed to strengthen administrators’ capacity to “walk the walk and talk the talk” as true instructional leaders.

Throughout this session, school leaders will explore practical, innovative, and research-based strategies for supporting, coaching, and developing teachers on a daily basis. Participants will learn how to conduct purposeful classroom walkthroughs that go beyond compliance and instead focus on instructional quality, student engagement, and learning outcomes. Leaders will examine what to look for during observations, how to collect meaningful evidence, and how to use that evidence to guide instructional conversations.

A strong emphasis will be placed on providing timely, actionable, and growth-focused feedback. Administrators will practice strategies for delivering feedback that is specific, supportive, and aligned to instructional goals, helping teachers reflect on their practice and continuously improve. The professional development will also address how to align feedback and evaluation processes to school-wide instructional priorities while maintaining a culture of trust, professionalism, and accountability.

In addition, this professional development provides leaders with the opportunity to dig deeply into school-wide, grade-level, and individual teacher data to inform instructional decision-making. Participants will learn how to analyze multiple data sources to identify trends, strengths, and areas of need, and how to use that information to support targeted professional learning, instructional planning, and resource allocation. Data will be positioned as a powerful tool for improving instruction, rather than a standalone requirement.

Leaders will also explore how to use data to ensure that instructional decisions are grounded in equity and focused on the growth, achievement, and success of every child. The session will highlight strategies for monitoring progress, adjusting instruction, and supporting teachers in meeting the diverse academic needs of their students.

By the end of this professional development, administrators will leave with a clearer vision of effective instructional leadership, practical tools for coaching and feedback, and a structured approach to using data to drive instructional excellence. This session empowers leaders to strengthen teaching and learning across their school, build teacher capacity, and create a culture where high-quality instruction and student success are the top priorities.