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SUMMARY:Developing and Supporting a Culture of Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Instructional coaching does not succeed on the strength of the coach alone. It thrives when leaders create the conditions that allow coaching to flourish. This session will provide school leaders with an inside look at the Newport News Public Schools Coaching Model and its role in improving teaching and learning. Participants will examine how their decisions around clarity\, communication\, and culture directly influence the effectiveness of coaching in their buildings. Leave with new ideas for supporting meaningful coaching partnerships and a personalized action step toward building systems where coaches\, teachers\, and students can all win.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 1
LOCATION:Room 101\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:High-Impact Leadership for Elementary PLCs
DESCRIPTION:How much should a principal participate in a PLC? In this interactive fishbowl session\, participants will observe the leadership moves that foster teacher ownership\, collective efficacy\, and meaningful data-driven collaboration. Rather than focusing on the PLC's outcomes\, attendees will identify strategies principals use to ask purposeful questions\, facilitate productive dialogue\, and hold teams accountable for improving student learning. Participants will leave with practical leadership techniques to strike the right balance between guiding the work and empowering teachers to lead it.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 1
LOCATION:Room 202\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/ee4e60e999f4a812208455bea8843853
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DTSTART:20260728T141500Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Teams That Win
DESCRIPTION:Every school leader has felt it. A team that meets regularly but still isn't seeing results. This session unpacks Patrick Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions of a Team framework\, walking through the real cascade from absence of trust to inattention to results\, with the leader's role and practical suggestions at each layer. Through a quick self-assessment and small-group scenario work\, leaders will diagnose where their own team is actually stuck. This isn't theory. You'll leave ready to make your next move with your own team.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 1
LOCATION:Room 102\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/581cfa3433dd5137d5051b63d9a65437
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SUMMARY:The Leader’s Guide to the NNPS Teaching & Learning Framework
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the framework and into the work. In this interactive session\, you'll take a deeper look at the Teaching & Learning Framework\, explore what it looks like in practice\, and make meaningful connections to your role as an instructional leader. Through discussion and application\, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of how the framework can guide leadership decisions and strengthen teaching and learning across your school.&nbsp\;\n\nAll leaders are required to attend this session during one of the available time slots.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 1
LOCATION:Room 201\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/43aafa855a4795552fcbd79e264805e4
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SUMMARY:When Culture Leads\, Behavior Follows: Building Systems That Transform Student Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Student behavior is often a reflection of the systems\, expectations\, and culture that leaders create. In this interactive session\, Dr. Jaraun Ransome and Dr. Shayla Woodard will share practical strategies for building positive school cultures through proactive systems\, VTSS frameworks\, and data-informed decision making. Participants will explore how clarity\, consistency\, and capacity can reduce behavioral challenges while increasing student belonging and success. Leaders will leave with actionable tools they can immediately implement to strengthen culture and improve outcomes in their schools.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 1
LOCATION:Gaines Theater\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/65f97f57c190331404a7e498b2e976da
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DTSTART:20260728T164500Z
DTEND:20260728T174500Z
SUMMARY:Accountability Placeholder
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CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 2
LOCATION:Gaines Theater\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/149f61aef21383f26e21319e949d39b6
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DTSTART:20260728T164500Z
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SUMMARY:Feedback: Coaching Teachers for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Strong feedback only matters if it leads to action. In this interactive session\, leaders will examine examples of instructional feedback\, identify areas needing refinement\, and practice revising feedback using the PPE (Point\, Prove\, Explain) method to increase clarity\, accountability\, and impact. Participants will engage in real-world scenarios and leave with practical strategies for moving feedback conversations from compliance to measurable improvement in classroom practice. Where possible\, participants should bring a recent example of feedback they have provided to a teacher.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 2
LOCATION:Room 101\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260728T164500Z
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SUMMARY:High Impact Leadership for Secondary PLCs
DESCRIPTION:Strong Professional Learning Communities don’t happen by chance—they are built through intentional leadership\, clear structures\, and a relentless focus on learning. In this session\, leaders will explore how to strengthen PLCs by setting a clear vision\, using data to drive decisions\, and fostering collaboration that leads to improved instruction and student outcomes. Participants will learn practical strategies for leading productive team conversations\, building collective accountability\, and ensuring PLC time results in meaningful action. This session is designed to equip school leaders with tools to move PLCs from routine meetings to high-impact engines for continuous improvement.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 2
LOCATION:Room 202\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/2409622bbc462dc54cdf45f98076a3e2
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DTSTART:20260728T164500Z
DTEND:20260728T174500Z
SUMMARY:My Winning Season: Putting FIRST Things First
DESCRIPTION:This session highlights the journeys of two schools that achieved significant growth during the 2025–2026 school year. Through an honest reflection on challenges\, successes\, and lessons learned\, participants will explore how a focus on priorities\, intentional leadership moves\, and consistent follow-through helped drive positive outcomes for students and staff. Using the FIRST Framework\, presenters will share practical strategies\, key decisions\, and leadership practices that transformed vision into results. Attendees will leave with actionable insights they can apply in their schools as they work to build and sustain their winning seasons.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 2
LOCATION:Room 102\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/883ad1d61b53f36a60cd4b8b0f46747b
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DTSTAMP:20260706T155945Z
DTSTART:20260728T164500Z
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SUMMARY:The Leader’s Guide to the NNPS Teaching & Learning Framework
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the framework and into the work. In this interactive session\, you'll take a deeper look at the Teaching & Learning Framework\, explore what it looks like in practice\, and make meaningful connections to your role as an instructional leader. Through discussion and application\, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of how the framework can guide leadership decisions and strengthen teaching and learning across your school.&nbsp\;\n\nAll leaders are required to attend this session during one of the available time slots.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 2
LOCATION:Room 201\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/d78e46737ab5f7ccb66c18841682e958
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DTSTART:20260728T180000Z
DTEND:20260728T190000Z
SUMMARY:Improving ACCESS Outcomes Through Schoolwide Practices
DESCRIPTION:Multilingual Learner success is not the responsibility of a single teacher or department\; it is the work of an entire school community. This session will explore how principals and division leaders can leverage WIDA ACCESS data\, cultivate a language-rich school culture\, and identify high-impact instructional practices during classroom observations that support language development across all content areas. Participants will learn practical strategies for building staff ownership of multilingual learner success and creating systems that ensure every educator contributes to students' language growth. Join us as we examine how strong leadership\, intentional practices\, and collective responsibility can lead to improved ACCESS outcomes and greater academic achievement for Multilingual Learners.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 3
LOCATION:Room 202\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/7fc61d2e19ee13eb97d7aec9e865f334
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DTSTART:20260728T180000Z
DTEND:20260728T190000Z
SUMMARY:The Coaches' Playbook for Collective Ownership
DESCRIPTION:Winning schools don't rely on individuals. They win the game through systems that create shared responsibility for student success. Join us in the pre-game huddle to strategize instructional and operational systems for next school year. All coaches will leave with game-ready plays that can be easily implemented to win the championship.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 3
LOCATION:Room 101\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/b0584543deb21fc4e5746c79ca981f35
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DTSTAMP:20260706T155945Z
DTSTART:20260728T180000Z
DTEND:20260728T190000Z
SUMMARY:The Leader’s Guide to the NNPS Teaching & Learning Framework
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the framework and into the work. In this interactive session\, you'll take a deeper look at the Teaching & Learning Framework\, explore what it looks like in practice\, and make meaningful connections to your role as an instructional leader. Through discussion and application\, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of how the framework can guide leadership decisions and strengthen teaching and learning across your school.&nbsp\;\n\nAll leaders are required to attend this session during one of the available time slots.
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 3
LOCATION:Room 201\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/7d4d3bdf10056b829f067713fb74ca79
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DTSTAMP:20260706T155945Z
DTSTART:20260728T180000Z
DTEND:20260728T190000Z
SUMMARY:What Is...Effective Special Education Leadership?
DESCRIPTION:Join this interactive\, game-based session where school leaders will explore the essential practices that drive successful and inclusive special education programs. Through a Jeopardy-style format\, participants will test their knowledge\, learn practical leadership strategies\, and discover winning moves related to compliance\, collaboration\, inclusive practices\, High-Leverage Practices\, and supporting students in the least restrictive environment. Leaders will leave with actionable tools and resources they can immediately apply in their schools. No materials are required—just bring your device\, your experience\, and a willingness to play\, learn\, and lead to win!
CATEGORIES:CONCURRENT SESSION 3
LOCATION:Room 102\, Christopher Newport University Freeman Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026nnpsleadershipconferenc.sched.com/event/7c5b993e5fa7e05b225856ac29f76dae
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