Lavinia Instructional Coaching
When Teachers Grow, Students Do Too
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators to strengthen instructional practice, build capacity, and drive student learning, turning everyday moments into lasting professional growth.
The single most important in-school factor influencing student achievement is the effectiveness of the classroom teacher.
We know high-quality teaching not only boosts academic performance but also shapes student engagement, motivation, and long-term educational outcomes. However, despite this well-documented impact, many teachers do not have the sustained, job-embedded support they need to continuously refine their practice.
When you invest in teacher development that is expertly delivered, practical, and personalized, students succeed.
Side-by-Side
Support for Educators
Lavinia Instructional Coaching provides the support educators value. It offers comprehensive, job-embedded professional development designed to enhance the instructional practices of teachers and school leaders. This offering combines hands-on support with evidence-based methodologies to drive measurable improvements in teaching and learning.
Exceptional Student Outcomes
We know that the heart of student achievement is strong, sustained professional development and ongoing development should be connected to real classroom needs. That means training grounded in student data, tailored to content areas, and reinforced over time not just one-off sessions. When teachers can apply what they learn right away and see results, their confidence and skills grow.
Lavinia Instructional Coaching leverages the Rapid Improvement Cycle, a structured framework that includes:
1.Intellectual Preparation
Collaborative planning sessions where educators deepen their content knowledge and anticipate student misconceptions.
2.Modeling and Co-Teaching
Instructional coaches demonstrate effective teaching strategies and co-teach lessons to provide real-time exemplars.
3.Real-Time Coaching
Immediate, in-class feedback is provided to teachers, allowing for swift adjustments and refinements to instructional practices.
4.Data and Student Work Analysis
Regular examination of student performance data and work samples to inform instructional decisions and identify areas for growth.
This cycle delivers professional development that is continuous, context-specific, and directly aligned with the unique needs of each educator and their students. With Lavinia Instructional Coaching, professional development isn’t theoretical. It’s immersed in the day-to-day work of teaching and leading, ensuring meaningful, lasting change.
What You Can Expect
Our Education Partners
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Case Study:
Newark Public Schools: High School Coaching
Scope of Work
- Partnered with 5 high schools in Newark Public School district to provide job-embedded coaching and professional development for principals
- Co-developed school-wide instructional management systems (academic schedule, PLCs, PD calendar)
- Coached leaders and teachers to implement high quality intellectual preparation, student work analysis, systems for progress monitoring, and coaching and feedback structures
Results
- All 5 high schools earned Middle State Accreditation
- Math and ELA growth on NJ State Exams outperformed the district growth at all 5 schools in the supported grade levels
- 100% of principals agreed or strongly agreed to the statements, “I received helpful resources that will support my school” and “The professional development I received was engaging and interactive”
“Over the past few months, our consultant’s expertise and dedication have led to a notable improvement in instruction quality. Through independent conferencing, modeling best practices, and reconstructing lesson plans tailored to meet the needs of our students with special needs, the quality of instruction has significantly improved.”
Mr. Chabwera Phillips
Vice Principal of Special Education at
Weequahic High School
Meet Our
Leaders
We meet educators where it matters most which is in the classroom, where real change takes root. With a deep team of experienced educators comprising former teachers, school leaders, and administrators, we are well positioned to provide you with the expert support to achieve exceptional results.
Connect with our Instructional Coaching Team
Get in touch to discuss your goals and tailor solutions to your specific professional development needs.