End Strong, Start Smarter: Coaching Through the Year’s Final Stretch (Complimentary Webinar)
Finish your school year strong and plan-ahead for the fall!
Celebrate the accomplishments of your year. Reflect on student and teacher growth. And get a jump start on planning for professional learning in the fall!
- Literacy Coaches/Teacher Leaders
- Interventionists/Specialists
The end of the school year is busy—but it’s also a powerful opportunity. How can you close out your coaching work in ways that celebrate growth and set the stage for a strong start in the fall?
Coaches, join us for this complimentary 45-minute webinar to learn time-tested strategies for celebrating student and teacher growth at year’s end while laying the groundwork for continuous professional learning starting in September.
Topics include:
- Reflecting on your coaching impact
- Supporting meaningful teacher reflection
- Laying the groundwork for next fall
Cynthia Downend, Director, Literacy Programs
Cynthia Downend has worked at the Center for Literacy Teaching and Instructional Leadership for over 15 years, serving in the roles of a trainer at the Center and Associate Director of Primary Literacy Programs before currently serving as the Director of the Center.
Cynthia has worked with many school districts across the United States to train and develop district level literacy staff developers, literacy coaches, classroom teachers, literacy interventionists and school administrators on a variety of topics related to improving literacy instruction.
Prior to her work at Lesley University, Cynthia held positions as a literacy coach, Reading Recovery teacher, and classroom teacher for over 20 years working in a variety of school settings including urban, suburban, and international schools.
Registration Deadline
The registration portal closes at 2:30pm EST on May 7, 2026.
Interested in professional learning at your school or district? Schedule a meeting with one of our faculty trainers.
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