Instructional Leadership Lab+:
Complete Instructional Cycle
Lead instruction through coaching, planning, and data-driven action
The Instructional Leadership Lab+ provides a comprehensive development experience for aspiring teacher-leaders, to lead a team’s instructional improvement at a deeper level. Building on the core practices of classroom observation and feedback offered in the Instruction Leadership Lab, this covers planning and data-driven instruction leadership practices to further strengthen learning results.
Enroll by August 28, 2026 for the 2026–27 session!
In addition to covering observation and coaching skills, participants will:
Learn how to lead effective planning meetings that translate standards into strong instruction
Facilitate data meetings that identify trends, uncover misconceptions, and drive targeted responses
Apply proven protocols for supporting teacher growth and student outcomes
Complete a capstone project that integrates observation, coaching, planning, and data practices into a cohesive leadership approach
Each participant receives expert feedback from our instructors throughout the experience, culminating in a final capstone evaluation.
This is ideal for educators stepping into or strengthening leadership roles who are responsible for coaching teachers, leading teams, and improving student achievement at scale.
Key Benefits
- Build credibility and expertise when pursuing a team leader role
- Develop essential leadership skills for managing a team of educators
- Gain a deeper understanding of instructional leadership and data-driven decision-making
- Network and collaborate with other aspiring teacher-leaders
Program Details
Time: All sessions are 5:05–7:00 p.m. ET, designed to fit alongside full‑time teaching responsibilities. See dates below.
Cost: $2,000 per person
Payment Options: Payment may be made via credit card on our Shopify site. If registering multiple participants, invoices may be requested for orders over $5,000 by contacting orders@publicimpact.com.
Sessions
Session 1 (September 15, 2026)—Introduction to Teacher Leadership & Personal Leadership Vision
This session introduces teacher leadership as a practice rooted in collaboration, influence, and professional responsibility beyond the classroom. Participants clarify a personal leadership vision that aligns with the goals of fostering collaborative cultures and advocating for student learning and the profession, grounding their leadership identity in shared purpose and ethical practice.
Session 2 (October 20, 2026)—Ambitious Instruction; Rigorous Teaching Practices
This session focuses on understanding and promoting ambitious, student-centered instructional practices grounded in research and high academic expectations. Participants examine how teacher-leaders support colleagues in using research-based strategies and aligning instruction to meaningful assessments and outcomes.
Session 3 (November 10, 2026)—Classroom Observation Foundations: Low-Inference Note-Taking
Participants learn the foundations of effective classroom observation, with an emphasis on collecting objective, low-inference evidence. This work supports professional learning conversations and builds the skills needed to facilitate instructional improvement through accurate analysis of teaching and learning.
Session 4 (December 8, 2026)—Virtual Walkthroughs and Instructional Synthesis
This session develops participants’ ability to synthesize trends across multiple classrooms using virtual walkthroughs. Teacher-leaders practice connecting instructional patterns to evidence of student learning, strengthening their capacity to guide instructional improvement and data-informed decision-making.
Session 5 (January 19, 2027)—Deeper Instructional Analysis: Coaching Focus
Participants engage in deep analysis of instructional practice to identify high-leverage coaching opportunities. The session emphasizes using observation evidence and student engagement to focus on coaching practices that are most likely to improve learning.
Session 6 (February 23, 2027)—Coaching Conversations
This session focuses on developing skills for structured coaching conversations that move from shared evidence to clear action steps. Participants learn to support colleagues’ professional growth while grounding feedback in instructional and assessment evidence.
Session 7 (March 9, 2027)—Data-Driven Instruction and Responsive Planning
Participants learn how effective teacher-leaders use student data to inform instructional decisions and adapt their plans in real time. The session emphasizes facilitating collaborative data analysis and supporting continuous professional learning through responsive instructional adjustments.
Session 8 (April 20, 2027)—Observation of Team Meetings and Feedback Skills
Focus on observing team planning and data meetings to identify strengths in collaboration and decision making. Participants practice providing feedback that strengthens teams’ use of data and collective instructional capacity.