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Coaching That Keeps Teachers: A Retention-Focused Model
LIMITED
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Laboratory
Limited Capacity seats available
What if coaching could actually keep teachers in the classroom?
This session draws from the real-world success of Breakthrough Birmingham's Thrive Teacher Coaching Program to show how coaching can be intentionally designed around teacher retention — not just instructional improvement. Participants will explore practical structures that address burnout, build sustainability, and help early-career teachers find purpose and confidence in the profession.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Clark

Cathy Clark

Coaching Manager, Breakthrough Birmingam
Cathy Clark is an Alabama native with over 30 years of experience as a teacher and instructional coach in Birmingham City Schools. In 2022, she left the classroom to design and launch Breakthrough Birmingham's Thrive Teacher Coaching Program, growing it from 8 to 25 teachers across... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Laboratory
  Breakout, Care

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