New Leader Charter School Winter Symposium

Join us for a three-part professional development series for charter school leaders. Across three Saturday sessions, participants will deepen their skills in instructional leadership, data-driven decision-making, and building sustainable school cultures. Catapult Learning is an approved NYS CTLE Provider.

Space is limited to 15 participants — register by November 21 to secure your spot!

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Meet Our Panel of Industry Experts

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Our panelists empower educators to elevate instructional leadership and make data-driven decisions that transform teaching and improve outcomes for all learners.

Their expertise drives continuous school improvement and cultivates sustainable cultures grounded in:

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Coaching and Leadership Development
  • Data-Driven Growth

  • Chelsea Massoud

    Literacy Expert

    Chelsea Massoud is a seasoned Reading Specialist and Literacy Coach with over 15 years of experience advancing early literacy. A former Teacher of the Year and Columbia University fellow, she leads educators in research-based, culturally responsive instruction that empowers students and transforms classrooms.

  • Taylor Grant

    Professional Development Coach

    Taylor Grant is a Professional Development Coach with over a decade of experience strengthening math instruction and teacher growth. She designs coaching programs that boost teacher confidence, instructional quality, and student achievement, empowering educators to create engaging, conceptually rich classrooms where all learners thrive.

  • Aisha Shaibu

    Literacy Expert

    Aisha Shaibu is a Professional Development Coach and advocate with over a decade of experience advancing inclusive education and teacher growth. A former Director of Inclusive Learning, she specializes in differentiated instruction and culturally responsive teaching that foster equity and student success.

  • Michelle Mitchell

    Professional Development Coach

    Michelle Mitchell is an educational leader and Professional Development Coach with over a decade of experience advancing literacy instruction and teacher growth. She specializes in data-driven coaching and culturally responsive teaching, helping educators build engaging, equitable classrooms where all students thrive.

  • Vickki Hill

    Professional Learning Leader

    Vickki Hill is an education leader with 15 years of experience advancing equity, instructional excellence, and educator growth. She specializes in literacy grounded in the Science of Reading, data-driven improvement, and culturally responsive practice, empowering schools to create thriving, student-centered learning communities.

  • Rachel Sanderson-Goff

    Professional Development Coach

    Rachel Sanderson-Graff is a coach and former high school educator with expertise in literacy, social studies, and English as a New Language. A certified teacher with dual master’s degrees and a Science of Reading micro-certification, she helps educators integrate literacy across content areas to create rigorous, inclusive learning experiences.
December 6, 2025
January 24, 2026
March 7, 2026
Start: 8:30 AM
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End: 2:00 PM
Catapult Learning
NYC Office
32 Broadway,
New York, NY
$295
per participant*
(Registration required)

*Ticket includes all 3 sessions as well as program materials, light breakfast, lunch, gift bag, and CTLE Completion Certificate for NYS Educators

Session Highlights

Across three dynamic Saturday sessions — December 6, 2025, January 24, 2026, and March 7, 2026 — participants will engage in focused workshops on instructional leadership, data-driven decision-making, and building sustainable school cultures.

Each session blends expert facilitation, peer collaboration, and practical tools you can immediately apply in your school community.


3 Days of Engaging Workshops

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Day 1 focuses on developing self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation as key components of effective leadership. Participants will explore the role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in building trust, improving communication, and fostering a positive school culture. Through interactive reflection, case studies, and peer dialogue, leaders will deepen their understanding of how emotional intelligence directly impacts team dynamics, staff morale, and student outcomes. 

Goals: 

  • Define the five components of emotional intelligence and their application in educational leadership. 
  • Reflect on personal leadership styles to identify strengths and areas for growth in emotional regulation and communication. 
  • Practice strategies for managing difficult conversations, navigating conflict, and supporting staff through change. 
  • Develop a personal action plan for modeling emotionally intelligent leadership within their school communities. 

Building Effective Coaching and Leadership Structures

On Day 2, participants will learn how to establish strong coaching frameworks and operational systems that promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. The session will explore time management strategies for balancing competing leadership responsibilities, the design of effective PLCs, and facilitation techniques for productive team meetings. Leaders will engage in hands-on planning to create structures that support teacher growth and student success. 

Goals: 

  • Identify key components of effective coaching structures that foster reflective practice and data-driven decision-making. 
  • Design and implement efficient time management systems that prioritize instructional leadership. 
  • Develop frameworks for purposeful PLCs and team meetings aligned to schoolwide goals. 
  • Practice facilitation skills that promote collaboration, voice, and shared accountability among staff. 

Driving Instructional Growth Through Vision and Data

The final day centers on cultivating instructional excellence through clear vision-setting, strategic use of data, and evidence-based feedback cycles. Participants will examine how to align school goals with classroom practices, observe instruction with a coaching lens, and lead data discussions that inform continuous improvement. By the end of the session, leaders will have tools to drive instructional growth while sustaining a culture of learning and professional trust. 

Goals:

  • Connect schoolwide vision and instructional priorities to daily teaching and learning practices. 
  • Utilize observation and feedback cycles to support teacher development and instructional improvement. 
  • Analyze student performance and formative assessment data to guide decision-making and goal-setting. 
  • Develop an action plan for implementing systems of continuous instructional growth across teams. 

Learn About Our Work in Charter Schools

Hear from one of our professional development partners on the real impact of partnering with Catapult Learning. From stronger instructional practices to measurable gains in student achievement, this story shows how the right support makes all the difference.

SECURE YOUR SPOT

RSVP BY NOVEMBER 21, 2025.

Seats are limited to 15 participants to ensure a collaborative, high-impact experience.