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2025 Coaching and Literacy Leadership Retreat

The Coaching and Literacy Leadership Retreat is a time of “rejuvenation” for educators… a time to relax, rethink, recharge and rebuild…. a chance to learn the best practices that can be implemented immediately.  The Literacy Retreat utilizes leaders in the field to go deep into literacy topics of interest and ways to create a more equitable classroom.  In our current day and age, sustaining an equitable environment for students requires more than expanding a classroom library.  During this period in education, we as educators must find new ways to build literacy and cultural responsive practices to build better readers and writers.   Today’s literacy educators must find ways to be more inclusive with the structure that governs their shared spaces. 

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  • Walk away with a clearer understanding of today’s literacy standards and strategies to achieve those requirements in the classroom

  • Gain a plethora of tools and new instructional strategies for literacy achievement

  • Reflect on your current practices of language and literacy instruction

  • Social Emotional Learning/Self-Care

  • Understanding and Unpacking Standards to Close Gaps

  • Culturally Responsive Teaching

  • Build an understanding of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices

  • Pioneer equitable instructional practices in language and literacy instruction to lead shifts in your classroom and/or school settings​

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A Practical, three -Day Retreat Focused on Increasing Your Effectiveness as a Literacy Coach

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Plan to attend as a school or district team, a representative team member or district team leader to increase your effectiveness as a literacy coach and enhance the literacy achievement of your students. You will learn how to build on the success of your current program, identify key components that have the greatest impact on student literacy achievement and find specific areas you need to target for implementation and improvement. Leave equipped with coaching skills that are successful with even the most reluctant teachers, specific instructional strategies that accelerate student learning and enhance the literacy instruction within your school or district and proven professional development ideas that engage staff members and have a higher probability of implementation.

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2025 Summer Schedule 

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 Retreat Highlights:

  • All-Inclusive Experience:  Lodging, all meals, snacks, and excursions are covered with registration.

  • Morning Wellness Activities: Each day begins with meditation, yoga, or a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) session at the top of the hotel, overlooking the breathtaking beach. These moments are favorites among both teachers and leaders.

  • Comprehensive Sessions: After breakfast, sessions will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

  • Evening Activities: Dinner will be provided, followed by exciting excursions to foster connections and relaxation.

 

This Year’s Theme: We will focus on "Working Smarter with AI Tools." Attendees will explore innovative strategies to improve literacy instruction while leveraging AI to enhance their teaching practices. Several engaging sessions have been lined up, featuring actionable insights and hands-on activities.

 

2025 Summer Coaching & Literacy Leadership Retreat

📍 Moody Gardens Hotel Resort & Spa, Galveston, Texas
📅 June 22-25, 2025- Check-out on June 25th at 1:00pm 

 

Tentative Agenda

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Day 1 – Arrival & Vision Setting

  • 4:00 PM: Check-In & Welcome Reception

  • 6:00 PM: Dinner & Leadership Meet & Greet

  • 7:30 PM: Leadership Icebreaker: "The Power of Connection"

  • 8:30 PM: Evening Excursion & Networking

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Day 2 – Foundations of Leadership & Literacy

  • 7:00 AM: Sunrise Mindfulness & Yoga on the Terrace

  • 8:00 AM: Breakfast

  • 9:00 AM: Opening Keynote: "AI in Literacy & Leadership: The Future is Now"

  • 10:30 AM: Workshop: "Transformative Coaching: Leading with Purpose & Passion"

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch & Leadership Roundtable

  • 1:00 PM: Hands-On Lab: "AI Tools for Instructional Leadership & Literacy Growth"

  • 2:30 PM: Workshop: "The Science of Reading: Bridging Research & Leadership Practices"

  • 4:00 PM: Break & Reflection

  • 6:00 PM: Dinner

  • 7:30 PM: Evening Excursion: Cultural Leadership Experience

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Day 3 – Strengthening Leadership Impact

  • 7:00 AM: Morning SEL Activity: "Journaling for Reflective Leadership"

  • 8:00 AM: Breakfast

  • 9:00 AM: Keynote: "Transformative Leadership in Education: Lessons from the Best"

  • 10:30 AM: Workshop: "Streamlining Assessments & Instruction with AI"

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch & Peer Discussions

  • 1:00 PM: Workshop: "Building a Strong School Culture: Leadership Strategies for Success"

  • 2:30 PM: Collaboration Session: "Co-Designing AI-Driven Literacy Strategies"

  • 4:00 PM: Reflections & Takeaways

  • 6:00 PM: Dinner

  • 7:30 PM: Evening Excursion: Team-Building Experience

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Day 4 – Leading with Vision & Purpose

  • 7:00 AM: Morning Yoga & Mindfulness

  • 8:00 AM: Breakfast

  • 9:00 AM: Workshop: "Sustainable AI Integration for School & District Leaders"

  • 10:30 AM: Panel Discussion: "Leadership Stories That Inspire Change"

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch

  • 1:00 PM: Final Leadership Session: "Leading with Love: Cultivating Compassionate Schools"

  • 2:30 PM: Vision Planning: "Your 3-Year Leadership Roadmap"

  • 3:30 PM: Closing Ceremony & Certificates

  • 4:00 PM: Farewell & Departure

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Who Should Attend?

✅ School Leaders
✅ Instructional Coaches
✅ Central Office Administrators
✅ School Board Members

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🔥 All-Inclusive Premium Experience: Lodging, Meals, Excursions, & More!

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