VATLL Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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10:10am EST

From Blueprint to Scale: Building a Year-Long Instructional Coaching Program

Wednesday December 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:20am EST

What does a high-impact instructional coaching program look like from September to June? This session takes you inside the real year-long partnership between Prince George County Public Schools and the Collaborative Teaching and Learning (CTLG) Group, from the initial blueprint and coach training to quarterly Lab Days, just-in-time virtual coaching, midpoint data reviews, and a Year 2 sustainability plan. Walk away with a field-tested framework and tools you can adapt for your school or division.

Speakers

Jason Chandler

Director of Secondary Education, Prince George County Public Schools

Jason S. Chandler is the Director of Secondary Education for Prince George County Public Schools in Prince George, Virginia, where he provides division-level leadership for secondary curriculum, instruction, and school improvement. A lifelong educator with more than two decades of experience in Virg... Read More →

Jennifer Coleman

Coaching Consultant, CTLG

Jennifer Coleman has 22 years of education experience as an elementary school teacher and division math coach. She currently works as a professional learning and leadership coordinator for Henrico County Public Schools where she provides professional development for administrators... Read More →

Dr. Abbie Martin

Deputy Superintendent, Prince George County Public Schools

Abbie Martin, EdD serves as Deputy Superintendent of Prince George County Public Schools in Prince George, Virginia. In this role, she provides executive leadership for the division's instructional and operational priorities, working alongside the Superintendent and school board to advance student achievement... Read More →

Eric Rhoades

Cofounder and Lead Consultant, CTLG

Eric Rhoades is an accomplished educational leader and consultant with over 30 years of experience in public education. He is the Cofounder and Lead Science Consultant of CTLG Consulting (Collaborative Teaching and Learning Group), where since 2022 he has designed customized, student-centered s... Read More →

Skip Tyler

Cofounder and Lead Consultant, CTLG

Skip Tyler is a mathematics consultant, educator, and author with more than three decades of experience in classroom teaching, instructional leadership, and professional learning. As Co‑Founder and Lead Consultant of the Collaborative Teaching and Learning Group (CTLG), he partners... Read More →

Wednesday December 2, 2026 10:10am - 11:20am EST
Tidewater B

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1:50pm EST

Growing Success: How Mindset Shapes Self-Efficacy and Motivation

Wednesday December 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm EST

Tidewater B

Discover how fostering a growth mindset can strengthen self-efficacy, increase motivation, and promote resilience in learners. This session will explore the research behind growth mindset and its impact on academic achievement and personal growth. Participants will learn practical strategies for cultivating a growth-oriented learning environment and will leave with actionable tools to help students embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and build confidence in their ability to succeed.

Speakers

Janira Collado Toro

ESOL teacher practitioner, Prince William County Public School

Janira Collado is a multilingual educator from Puerto Rico with over 12 years of teaching experience. She earned a Master of Education in Educational Psychology with an ESOL Teacher Preparation specialization from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.Throughout her career... Read More →

Wednesday December 2, 2026 1:50pm - 3:00pm EST
Tidewater B