Leadership That
Moves People

Building Trust  ·  Shaping Culture  ·  Elevating Practice

June 29–30, 2026 Columbia College, Columbia, SC

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The Professional Development Most Leaders Never Get

Instructional leaders are experts in teaching and learning, but most of our own professional development skips what's hardest: what to do when you hit resistance, when trust isn't there yet, or when the people you're leading are already overwhelmed.

The Instructional Leadership Forum brings together PK–12 educators who guide colleagues, influence teams, and shape professional culture. This isn't theoretical professional development. It's a space to share strategies that shape practice and help us overcome our biggest challenges when leading adults in real school contexts.


Educators Who Lead Adults

Teacher Leaders (Literacy & Math Interventionists, Technology Leads & Coaches, PLC Leads, Data Team Leaders, and more)
Instructional Coaches
Department Chairs & Grade-Level Chairs
MTSS Leads, RTI Coordinators, & Student Support Leaders
Special Population Leads (SPED, GT, ESOL)
School Counselors
Assistant Principals & APs of Instruction
Principals
School & District Leaders
Anyone who influences adult practice in PK–12 schools

Real Work, Real Schools

Sessions focus on the real work of leading our peers: building trust, navigating resistance, shaping culture, and developing collective ownership. You'll learn from educators who've done this work in schools like yours.


Two Days of Focused Leadership Learning

Pre-Conference
Monday, June 29
Deep Dive Sessions (90 minutes)

Extended exploration for administrators and experienced instructional leaders.

Main Conference
Tuesday, June 30
Breakout Sessions (50 minutes)

Practical workshops and dialogues across five leadership focus areas.

Professional development certificates provided for district CEU submission.


Schedule at a Glance

Pre-Conference
Monday, June 29, 2026

Designed for administrators and experienced instructional leaders seeking extended exploration of adult leadership, culture-shaping, and leading through complexity.

12:00 PM
Registration Opens
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Concurrent Deep Dive Workshop 1
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Break & Refreshments
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Concurrent Deep Dive Workshop 2
5:00 PM
Registration Closes
Conference
Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Interactive workshops, case studies, peer coaching sessions, and facilitated dialogues with clear, relevant takeaways participants can explore or apply.

8:00 AM
Registration Opens
9:00 – 9:50 AM
Opening Keynote
10:00 – 10:50 AM
Concurrent Sessions 1
11:00 – 11:50 AM
Concurrent Sessions 2
11:50 AM – 12:50 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 1:50 PM
Concurrent Sessions 3
2:00 – 2:50 PM
Concurrent Sessions 4
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Closing Keynote

Columbia College & Renewed Harmony

The Instructional Leadership Forum is a partnership between Columbia College and Renewed Harmony, designed to strengthen the field of adult leadership in PK–12 schools.