Ivymount Summer Institute 2026 - Strengthening Teacher Leadership in Supervision

Ivymount Outreach

Strengthening Teacher Leadership in Supervision

When: Wednesday, August 19th from 9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Virtual

Cost: $30

Registration: RSVP here.

This session focuses on strengthening teacher leadership in the supervision of paraprofessionals through a constructive, developmental approach. Grounded in adult development theory and research on instructional supervision, participants will examine how clarity in roles, intentional delegation, and developmentally responsive feedback improve collaboration and student outcomes. Rather than viewing supervision as compliance-driven, the session positions it as a leadership practice that supports adult growth. Practical tools and routines are provided for immediate classroom application.

Participants will:

• Define and communicate performance expectations for paraprofessionals/directcare staff (i.e., roles, responsibilities, and fidelity criteria) using observable, measurable terms.
• Use behavior-analytic training and supervision strategies (e.g., behavioral skills training, modeling, rehearsal, performance feedback) to build staff competence and consistency in instructional/behavior-support routines.
• Implement a practical system for monitoring staff performance (formal/informal), delivering developmentally responsive feedback, and making data-based adjustments consistent with ethical and professional supervision expectations.

3 BCBA CEUs, attendance certificates provided