CALSA's Summer Institute 2026

 In a first year as a district leader, one of the most powerful levers for change is what we choose to notice—and how we act on it. This session highlights how instructional walkthroughs can move beyond isolated observations to become a systemwide strategy for coherence, equity, and continuous improvement. Grounded in real examples from secondary school visits, participants will explore how to collect, synthesize, and act on classroom evidence in ways that honor site context while aligning toward a shared vision of high-quality Tier 1 instruction.
Participants will learn how to shift walkthroughs from compliance-driven practices to a unifying structure that bridges classrooms, schools, and leadership teams—ensuring that what is seen in one classroom informs learning across the entire system.