February 2025 Coaching Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to Pasco’s 10th Anniversary Instructional Coaching Conference. We are offering our 20th conference over the last decade and am thankful that you have attended, presented and chose to be a part of our mission to grow and develop outstanding Instructional Coaches.

We want to train and retain our newest staff while working with all staff to improve content and curricular implementation that ensures high rates of student growth and proficiency. This year we have doubled down on coaching around content and aiming our supports at moving student outcomes. Please enjoy your day of learning at the coaching conference, visit our sponsors and snacks in the breakroom, and select the sessions that will fill your professional bucket.

We will use your registration schedule and completed surveys after each session to track your attendance and award your professional learning credits. Thanks in advance for completing the feedback forms for each session you attend.

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8:30am EST

"Empowering Instructional Coaches (Part A): Mastering Assessment Reports to Support Student Success"

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Oak

In this introductory session, instructional coaches will learn how to effectively utilize our assessment and analytics platforms to support student success. We will take a deep dive into the Baseball Card and Scoreboard reports in myProgress, focusing on how to use various assessment data to identify student needs and tailor support strategies. We will review the different assessment data platforms available, discussing the unique features and data each provides, and when to use them. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening data literacy around assessment data, ensuring participants are confident in analyzing and applying data to make informed, data-driven decisions. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to support the enhancement of instructional practices and student outcomes.

Speakers

Amanda Phillips

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Oak

Data Driven Decisions

8:30am EST

Focus Analytics Overview

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Magnolia

Focus Analytics is an inspiring platform that empowers data-driven decision-making through targeted reports, enhancing teaching and learning. We will explore this platform and highlight essential reports that coaches can utilize to provide strategic support, refine instructional practices, and significantly improve student outcomes. By harnessing these insights, coaching efforts can become more purposeful and aligned with the vision of school improvement.

Speakers

Iravonia Abiola

Daniela Bruno

Suzanne St. Clair

Robert Leffingwell

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Magnolia

Data Driven Decisions Coaching for School Improvement MTSS/Intervention

8:30am EST

ELA Excellence: Elevating Instruction and Curriculum for Elementary Educators

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Training Room C

Designed specifically for instructional coaches, this session will empower you with the latest and most effective strategies in ELA to support and elevate your teachers' instructional practices. Discover innovative approaches with using high-quality curriculum resources that will enhance student learning and drive classroom success. You will hear directly from teachers who are successfully implementing resources like DBQs and Writable, providing practical examples and inspiration for integrating these powerful tools into your coaching practice. Whether you're working with seasoned teachers or those new to the field, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to foster ELA excellence across your school. Join us to elevate your coaching impact and support your teachers in achieving outstanding literacy outcomes.

Speakers

Cara Carter

4th Grade ELA/Humanities Teacher, Fox Hollow Elementary

I am a passionate ELA educator pursuing my M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, graduating in May 2025. I am dedicated to fostering a love for literacy and student growth.

Lisa Fisher

Emily White

Sr. Instructional Specialist K-5 ELA, Pasco County Schools

I am honored to currently serve as the Senior Instructional Specialist for K-5 ELA. My journey in Pasco County Schools has included roles as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and curriculum specialist. I am passionately dedicated to our mission in Pasco, ensuring every student... Read More →

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Training Room C

ELA

8:30am EST

Secondary ELA Coaching Connection Time

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Cypress

This session is specifically for Secondary ELA Coaches to have time to collaborate and discuss topics of interest with one another. This is an informal session, providing coaches with table discussion topics and allows for opportunities to problem solve around relevant issues faced at building sites.

Speakers

Tressa Lima

Sr. Instructional Specialist 6-12 ELA, Pasco County Schools

I proudly serve as the Sr. Instructional Specialist for 6-12, Literacy. I am the proud mom of two children, Harper (6), and Nolan (3). Both of my children are my world along with my husband and my dog, Brody. I am so proud of the work we accomplish as a Pasco system and look forward... Read More →

Hope Moore

Curriculum Specialist, ELA, Pasco County Schools

As an ELA Curriculum Specialist for middle schools, I am proud to begin my 21st year of service in Pasco County. I am the proud mother of Ashleigh (27), Abbie (24), and Austin (18), all Pasco graduates, three pups-Sky, Honey, and Wicket, and the lucky wife to Lance, who is honored... Read More →

Niki Slouha

February 18th Coaching Collaboration Session pdf

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Cypress

ELA

8:30am EST

Transforming Feedback: Digital Solutions for Educators

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Citrus

Join us for an engaging session where we explore how coaches can harness the power of their Windows devices and Microsoft apps to provide impactful feedback to teachers. Discover innovative ways to enhance the feedback process using digital tools, and unlock the full potential of Microsoft Forms for both giving and receiving feedback. Learn about hidden features, time-saving tips, and seamless integrations that will transform the way you approach feedback in education. Whether you're a seasoned coach or new to the role, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage technology for more effective and efficient feedback.

Speakers

Amy Torre and Stephanie Hodges

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Citrus

High Impact Instruction Coaching for School Improvement Collaborative Culture

8:30am EST

Let's Get Physical! -Addressing the Needs of the lowest scoring science benchmarks

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST

Mangrove

This session is geared for Elementary Coaches. We plan to dive into the Physical Science data, the test specs and provide turn key PD that you can use with your 5th grade team so that they can revisit these low scoring areas and deepen content knowledge for our teachers.

Speakers

Danielle Biggs

Tuesday February 18, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Mangrove

Science

9:45am EST

Sway Your Audience: Enhancing Communications with Microsoft Sway

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST

Cypress

Unlock the power of Microsoft Sway to elevate your coaching communications! In this professional development session, you'll learn how to create engaging newsletters and dynamic presentations that captivate your audience. Discover tips and tricks for designing visually appealing content, integrating multimedia elements, and sharing your creations effortlessly. Whether you're a tech novice or a seasoned pro, this session will provide you with the tools and confidence to make your messages stand out.

Speakers

Annie Roesler

Educational Technology Analyst, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Cypress

Coaching Best Practices

9:45am EST

Dreambox Data and Monitoring Student Progress

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST

Citrus

Dig into Dreambox data reports to monitor student progress towards proficiency of specific benchmarks.

Speakers

Leisha Collins

Ryan Roach (Virtual Presenter)

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Citrus

Math MTSS/Intervention Data Driven Decisions

9:45am EST

Disciplinary Literacy: Writing to Process & Demonstrate Knowledge

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST

Magnolia

Disciplinary literacy emphasizes literacy WITHIN the content area. Content area literacy, on the other hand, emphasizes common strategies to be used ACROSS content areas. How can we leverage both concepts to design lessons for students so they will be able to process and communicate their knowledge through writing.

Speakers

Kathleen Muir Humanities Coach & Diane Plummer STEM Coach Chasco Middle School

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Magnolia

Math Science Social Studies ELA High Impact Instruction

9:45am EST

Empowering Instructional Coaches (Part B): Coaching Beyond the Student List

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST

Oak

This session will focus on "coaching beyond the student list" using a structured problem-solving approach to make Tier 1 and Tier 2 decisions. We will emphasize Step 4 of the problem-solving process: assessing whether our actions are effective and how we can measure that. The session will also highlight key tools and resources that you can take back to your school for immediate use in decision-making. All areas of focus will connect back to the School Improvement Plan (SIP) priorities.

Speakers

Iravonia Abiola

Patrice Bradarich

MTSS Specialist

Daniela Bruno

Krystal Sumrall

Lauren Whitaker

Steve Causey

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Oak

MTSS/Intervention Data Driven Decisions Coaching Best Practices Coaching for School Improvement

9:45am EST

Literacy Coaching for Change

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EST

Training Room C

Have you ever had the opportunity to lead a new change in your school? Have you ever experienced resistance to change? Join us for an engaging session on how to differentiate coaching practices to meet the needs of adult learners. Literacy coaches in this session will engage in research, collaborative discussions and scenario-based problem solving to promote reflective coaching conversations which lead to changes in instructional practice to improve student literacy outcomes.

Speakers

State Regional Literacy Directors (SRLDs)

Mary Garced and Mellissa Teston

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EST
Training Room C

ELA

9:45am EST

Using NWEA data to support student growth

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EST

Mangrove

Join us for an insightful session as we delve into the analysis of student growth data, comparing achievements between the fall and winter terms. This gathering aims to provide a comprehensive overview of academic progress, fostering collaborative discussions on effective strategies to support student development. Explore trends, identify areas of improvement, and engage in meaningful dialogue to enhance educational outcomes for all.

Speakers

John Barbato

Alysha Moscarelli

Testing Specialist, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EST
Mangrove

Math Science Data Driven Decisions High Impact Instruction MTSS/Intervention

11:00am EST

Streamlining Classroom Walkthroughs with Mach Forms

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

Cypress

In this session, we will explore how Mach Forms can be effectively utilized to track and analyze classroom walkthrough data. Participants will learn how to create customized forms, automate data collection, and generate insightful reports. By the end of this training, attendees will be equipped with practical skills to enhance their instructional coaching practices and improve classroom observations.

Speakers

Jennifer Johnson and Angela Taylor

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Cypress

Coaching Best Practices Coaching for School Improvement Data Driven Decisions

11:00am EST

Coaching with Copilot: A New Era

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

Oak

Discover how Microsoft Copilot can transform your coaching practices, streamline your workflow, and enhance your impact. Learn practical strategies for integrating Copilot into your daily routines and collaborate with fellow coaches to share insights. As Taylor Swift says, "Are you ready for it?" Don't miss this chance to lead the way in a new era of educational excellence!

Speakers

Stephanie Hodges

Educational Technology Analyst, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Oak

Coaching Best Practices Data Driven Decisions

11:00am EST

Coaching Forward

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

Citrus

Creating a culture of coaching by developing a shared understanding of expectations for high-quality instruction. Identify, define and prioritize look-fors, establish criteria for tiers of support, and use evidence to monitor implementation and impact of coaching. This session provides coaches with awesome examples of real world artifacts and systems in a turn around school.

Speakers

Chasity Vento

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Citrus

Coaching Best Practices MTSS/Intervention Coaching for School Improvement Data Driven Decisions High Impact Instruction Collaborative Culture

11:00am EST

Beanstack: Make Reading Part of Your School Culture

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

Magnolia

In this session, we will look at using Beanstack to reignite a love of reading and build strong reading habits among your students. You'll leverage insights, leaderboards, and reports to view data. Learn how to streamline and enhance the incentives you use to motivate your students using Beanstack's rewards and drawings. And get inspired by real-world examples of how our school partners leverage these tools to grow their reading culture.

Speakers

Kelly Williams

Beanstack School Success Manager, Beanstack

Tuesday February 18, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Magnolia

ELA Collaborative Culture

1:15pm EST

Streamlining Classroom Walkthroughs with Mach Forms

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST

Cypress

Speakers

Jennifer Johnson and Angela Taylor

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST
Cypress

Coaching Best Practices Coaching for School Improvement Data Driven Decisions

1:15pm EST

Empower Student Voices: Video Production for Creative Learning

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST

Citrus

Are you looking for alternative and creative ways to for students to showcase what they know? Discover how video productions can transform traditional approaches into engaging learning experiences. In this session, participants will explore the powerful tools Microsoft Stream and Clipchamp, gaining hands-on experience to create engaging video content. You'll have the opportunity to practice and plan how to bring these tools back to your school, fostering creativity and enhancing student learning. Join us to transform the way students express their understanding and make learning more interactive and fun!

Speakers

Amy Torre

Educational Technology Analyst, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST
Citrus

Coaching for School Improvement High Impact Instruction

1:15pm EST

Optimizing Student Outcomes: Tier 3 Progress Monitoring with Star CBM

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST

Mangrove

This session will explore strategies for monitoring the effectiveness of Tier 3 interventions using Star CBM. Coaches will learn how to set meaningful goals based on data and determine students' responses to interventions. By leveraging Star CBM, educators can ensure targeted support and improved student outcomes.

Speakers

Courtney Lough

Alysha Moscarelli

Testing Specialist, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST
Mangrove

ELA Coaching Best Practices MTSS/Intervention Coaching for School Improvement Data Driven Decisions

1:15pm EST

Disciplinary Literacy: Writing to Process & Demonstrate Knowledge

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST

Magnolia

Speakers

Kathleen Muir Humanities Coach & Diane Plummer STEM Coach Chasco Middle School

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST
Magnolia

Math Science Social Studies ELA High Impact Instruction

1:15pm EST

Coaching to Build Capacity Part 1 (Repeat from 9/30/24 Session)

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST

Oak

This session will focus on how coaches can build the capacity of all teachers in their buildings through the lens of the 3 Teams. We will make connections to key resources, data literacy, and andragogy.

Speakers

Iravonia Abiola

Patrice Bradarich

MTSS Specialist

Daniela Bruno

Steven Causey

Krystal Sumrall

Lauren Whitaker

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm EST
Oak

MTSS/Intervention Coaching for School Improvement

1:15pm EST

K12 Coaching- Creating a Literacy-Focused Guiding Question + Data Display for Quick, Purposeful, and Intentional Data Driven Coaching Conversations

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm EST

Training Room C

This session will focus on learning how to create a literacy-focused guiding question with a teacher before going in for an observation and data collection. Once the agreed upon topic has been established and the form of data collection agreed upon, participants will learn how to take the data from the observation and create a focused and purposeful data display. This will be the means that drives the focus for the conversation. This training will include practical application with examples from both the Elementary and Secondary lens and will support the data-driven and focused conversation necessary to make instructional moves in the building. Come join us to learn more about how you can drive decision-making through data in an easy, 10 minute conversation with a teacher.

Speakers

Andrea James

Tressa Lima

Sr. Instructional Specialist 6-12 ELA, Pasco County Schools

Kelly Malave

Curriculum Specialist, ELA, Pasco County Schools

Andrea Maltese

Literacy Coach, Moon Lake Elementary

Niki Slouha

Emily White

Sr. Instructional Specialist K-5 ELA, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 1:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Training Room C

ELA

2:30pm EST

Sway Your Audience: Enhancing Communications with Microsoft Sway

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Cypress

Speakers

Annie Roesler

Educational Technology Analyst, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Cypress

Coaching Best Practices

2:30pm EST

Coaching with Copilot: A New Era

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Citrus

Speakers

Stephanie Hodges

Educational Technology Analyst, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Citrus

Coaching Best Practices Data Driven Decisions

2:30pm EST

Coaching Forward

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Magnolia

Speakers

Chasity Vento

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Magnolia

Coaching Best Practices MTSS/Intervention Coaching for School Improvement Data Driven Decisions High Impact Instruction Collaborative Culture

2:30pm EST

Optimizing Student Outcomes: Tier 3 Progress Monitoring with Star CBM

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Mangrove

Speakers

Courtney Lough

Alysha Moscarelli

Testing Specialist, Pasco County Schools

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Mangrove

ELA Coaching Best Practices MTSS/Intervention Coaching for School Improvement Data Driven Decisions

2:30pm EST

Coaching Around the Data-Part 2

Tuesday February 18, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST

Oak

This session is a follow up from the September session titled Coaching to Build Capacity. We will help answer the following question: How can you adjust your coaching strategies in response to the data? We will provide strategies you can use with teacher teams to respond to the data in a meaningful, systematic way.

Speakers

February 2025 Coaching Conference