Empower Leaders. Transform Schools.
Unlock the full potential of campus and district leaders with Texas Instructional Leadership (TIL). Gain actionable skills in observation & feedback, school culture, materials internalization, and data-driven instruction to foster continuous improvement and elevate student outcomes. Explore Training OptionsThe TIL Approach
Texas Instructional Leadership provides training, ongoing support, and one-on-one coaching to campus and district leaders to build their capacity in managing observation and feedback, data-driven instruction, schoolwide culture routines, and materials internalization and alignment. TIL consists of a suite of trainings with aligned teacher, principal, and principal manager action steps intended to foster continuous improvement over the course of a two-year engagement.
TIL trainings are aligned with the best practices outlined in the Effective Schools Framework, and ESCs that offer TIL trainings are among the approved vendors for schools seeking a technical assistance provider or capacity builder to support the execution of a campus improvement plan.
Components of a TIL Training
1. Face-to-Face Professional Development
provided to all instructional leadership staff to build a baseline of skills and a shared understanding of excellence in instructional leadership
2. Implementation Support
for the principal supervisor to align on expectations for success and holding principals accountable; includes observing principal supervisors, modeling practices, and providing real-time feedback
3. One-on-One Coaching
for the principal supervisor to practice skills and fill gaps they've demonstrated during the implementation support
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A range of programs designed to accelerate your campus growth
Transform Your Campus with the Total TIL Approach
Empower district and campus leaders with a proven strategy to optimize systems and drive sustainable improvements in education.
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Key Benefits:
- Implement Best Practices: Equip your team with actionable, effective strategies.
- Streamline Operations: Define roles, responsibilities, and performance management for seamless execution.
- Ensure Long-Term Success: Build scalable practices that adapt to future challenges.
Core
Features
Ongoing Training Support
Multiple rounds of training with implementation support and coaching in between PD sessions
Systemizing Leadership
Systemize best practices in instructional leadership
Leadership Strategy
Developing and executing a strong approach to instructional leadership
Schoolwide Culture Routines (SCR)
Coaches campus leaders in developing a culture of student achievement and high expectations. Leaders learn how to plan, implement, and monitor schoolwide routines and procedures ensuring a consistent and supportive learning environment for all
Materials Internalization and Alignment (MIA)
Builds the capacity of school leaders to invest and coach teachers in the effective internalization of HQIM (High Quality Instructional Materials) units and lessons
Observation and Feedback
Guides administrators in developing strong systems for regular teacher observation and timely feedback. Ultimately, teacher observation shifts away from evaluation and towards targeted development
Data-Driven Instruction
Data-Driven Instruction (DDI) is a powerful research-based training guiding district and campus leaders to conduct effective data meetings with their campus teams.
Evidence of Impact
At its inception, Texas Instructional Leadership (TIL) practices were piloted in select districts across the state with remarkable success resulting in a significant positive impact on student achievement at participating campuses.
Across the State of Texas
TIL supports districts, schools, superintendents, principals, assistant principals, coaches, teachers and students statewide.
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Campuses
Meet Our Team
Lindyn Kish
Director of Instructional Leadership Systems
Ashley Prevost
Assistant Director of Instructional Leadership Content
Kathryn Little
Manager of Instructional Leadership Content
Kiwonda Riley-Benjamin
Manager of Instructional Leadership Content
Chris Vargo
Assistant Director of Instructional Leadership Coaching
Karen Aikman
Manager of Instructional Leadership Coaching
Perla Kwiatkowski
Manager of Instructional Leadership CoachingOur Instructional Leadership team drives statewide strategies for best practices in campus and district leadership. With diverse backgrounds in teaching, administration, coaching, and educational leadership, they work to enhance instructional alignment, team effectiveness, and educational outcomes across Texas. Together, they support leaders in fostering student success.
The TIL Approach
Texas Instructional Leadership's approach draws inspiration from the highly regarded training models of Relay Graduate School of Education and UnCommon Schools.
