CoachFest 2026

Stop sending surveys nobody completes—come learn “The Sneaky Survey,” a low-fatigue way to gather real insight on teacher readiness. You’ll leave with a ready-to-use tool to align coaching and PD to your school’s support plan, making your work more purposeful, targeted, and impactful all year long.

Coaches and leaders are often expected to be everything for everyone; but at what cost? This session explores how clear, consistent boundaries strengthen trust, protect well-being, and prevent burnout. Participants will learn practical strategies for setting and communicating boundaries with confidence and care. Walk away with ready-to-use language, real-world strategies, and a simple action plan to sustain your impact without sacrificing yourself!

If Nothing Changes, It’s Not Coaching
Let’s be honest—coaching conversations can feel productive, but if classroom practice stays the same, the impact is limited. This session challenges coaches to move beyond supportive talk into work that leads to real instructional change. Through relatable coaching scenarios, participants will unpack what keeps practice stuck and what moves it forward. Walk away with practical coaching moves you can use immediately and the clarity to know if they’re working.

In this interactive workshop, educators will explore the cognitive science behind memory retention and move beyond traditional lecture-based teaching. Learn how to transform the classroom into an environment where knowledge is not just received, but retained, using evidence-based methods. Participants will leave with a toolkit of practical, low-stakes activities that improve student engagement, combat the "forgetting curve," and strengthen long-term memory.

This session challenges the status quo of professional learning and inspires courageous leadership. Using a relatable case study, participants explore how compliance-driven models lead to disengagement and what to do instead. Grounded in the Follow Me Forward framework, the session highlights a values-driven approach and actionable leadership moves. Participants leave with practical strategies to transform professional learning and strengthen teacher leadership.