WHICH GYTO TRACK IS YOUR PERFECT MATCH?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  WHICH BEST DESCRIBES YOU? 

  • A.
    A. School or district administrator or coach attending with 0-4 teachers or coaches from my school.
  • B.
    B. School or district administrator, or coach attending with 5 or more teachers or coaches from my school .
  • C.
    C. School administrator or coach wanting to focus on learning best instructional practices to improve Tier I Instruction on my campus
• 2.
  WHICH AREA DO YOU WANT TO FOCUS ON THE MOST? 

  • A.
    A. Developing leadership strategies to implement systems and procedures for teaching excellence and long-term teacher accountability across my campus
  • B.
    B. Creating stronger teacher-leader collaboration, implementation, and alignment practices to develop school-wide systems and procedures to increase student achievement
  • C.
    C. Enhancing knowledge of best instructional practices for teachers to improve Tier 1 instruction and student achievement on my campus
• 3.
  WHICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WOULD YOU WORK BEST IN AT GET YOUR TEACH ON?

  • A.
    A. Learning with like minded leaders including district leaders, principals, assistant principals, and coaches from around the country while my teachers are in other tracks.
  • B.
    B. Learning and collaborating in the same environment and room with my teaching staff to foster collaborative planning, vertical alignment, and school-wide learning.
  • C.
    C. Learning best instructional practices with classroom teachers and leaders from varying grade levels and schools across the country.
• 4.
  WHICH SESSION TOPICS RESONATE MOST WITH YOUR CURRENT NEEDS AS A LEADER OR COACH?

  • A.
    A. Leader Only Focus- Sessions Include: Your School’s Instructional Playbook, Live lesson of Best Instructional Practices and Coaching Models, Eliminating Teacher Excuses, School-Wide Reading and Writing Structures, Alignment and Implementation, Developing Lab Classrooms and Peer-Observations Campus Wide, Coaching and Leadership Q&A Panel, Breakout Opportunities for Maximizing School-wide Professional Development
  • B.
    B. Collaborative Teacher/Leader Schoolwide Focus- Sessions Include: School-wide Writing Structures and Implementation, School-wide Reading Structures and Implementation, School-wide Systems to Improve Classroom Management, Data and Differentiation, Creating Your School’s Collaborative Vision, Giving and Receiving Feedback for Best Instructional Practices
  • C.
    C. Best Instructional Practices Focus- Sessions Include: The Instructional Playbook, Tier I Instruction, Classroom Management Strategies, Student Accountability and Motivation, Data Informed Instruction, Student Engagement Practices for Individual Classrooms
• 5.
  WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST INSTRUCTIONAL OR LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE RIGHT NOW?

  • A.
    A. Ensuring alignment between leadership decisions, school-wide systems and instructional success
  • B.
    B. Increasing schoolwide collaboration and planning amongst staff while aligning instructional and management systems across my campus for increased academic results.
  • C.
    C. Learning and understanding the difference between effective and ineffective Tier I and best instructional practices as well as specific strategies to address weak instruction in individual classrooms
• 6.
  WHAT OUTCOME DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE BY ATTENDING GYTO FEST 2025?

  • A.
    A. Gain new leadership strategies to drive school-wide change
  • B.
    B. Build a more cohesive vision between teachers and leaders
  • C.
    C. Learn instructional techniques that help teachers improve student outcomes.
• 7.
  WHICH PRESENTERS WOULD YOU MOST ENJOY LEARNING FROM?

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    A. Chris Pombonyo, Hope King, Ross Braun, Naomi O’Brien, LaNesha Tabb, Kellee Martin, LouAnne Keeling, Dr. Mindy Higginson
  • B.
    B. Hope King, Wade King, Chris Pombonyo, Naomi O’Brien, LaNesha Tabb, Kellee Martin and LouAnne Keeling
  • C.
    C. Hope King, Wade King, Chris Pombonyo, Juan Gonzalez, Steve Spangler, JoAnne Miller, Amerlia Capotosta, Andre Deshotel with optional breakout opportunities from Josie Bensko (New Teachers), Stephanie Osmundson and Loreal Hemenway (Art Integration) and Ashely Schroeder (Classroom Management and Engagement)

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Mostly A’s: Lead On

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  The best track for you is Lead On.Why? Lead On is the ultimate experience for administrators, school leaders, and instructional coaches. Be surrounded by like-minded leaders who are looking to make bold moves on their campuses for significant changes among teachers and students. Lead On sessions and workshops break down top strategies for leaders to make instructional shifts that promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and growth through meaningful professional development, best instructional practices for both teacher and student success, and more.What You'll Gain from Lead On:Visionary Leadership Strategies: Develop techniques to align your school's instructional goals with teacher support and student achievement.Data-Driven Decision-Making: Learn to analyze and utilize school-wide data to drive meaningful change.Transforming School Culture: Implement strategies that engage and motivate educators, ensuring buy-in for instructional and behavioral initiatives.Strengthening Teacher Leadership: Empower teacher leaders and instructional coaches to create a shared vision for success.Enhancing Professional Development: Acquire actionable strategies to improve teacher growth, engagement, and retention.Real-World Application: Gain insights from experienced education leaders on successfully implementing school-wide initiatives that transform teaching and learning.Lead On is for you if:You aim to bridge the gap between leadership and classroom instruction.You seek strategies to create alignment across grade levels and subject areas.You're looking to motivate, inspire, and empower your teachers.You desire a leadership playbook that delivers results.Your leadership matters. Prepare to ignite change, build momentum, and create a lasting impact at your school. Join Lead On at GYTO Fest 2025!
• 2.
  Mostly B’s: GYTO's Schoolhouse

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  The best track for you is GYTO's Schoolhouse.Why?GYTO’s Schoolhouse is an exclusive new 2025 GYTO National Conference track intentionally designed to provide an aligned learning and planning experience for schools or districts bringing a large number of teachers to GYTO. This unique, collaborative leader and teacher track will focus on fostering school-wide growth and alignment by implementing best instructional practices through high-level professional development and guided instructional planning workshops for your school! This experience is intentionally designed for leaders and their teachers to attend together for an aligned conference experience to ensure the 2025-2026 school year is your school’s best year yet!What You'll Gain from GYTO's Schoolhouse:Unified Vision Development: Collaborate to create a cohesive educational vision that aligns teaching strategies with leadership goals, ensuring consistency across classrooms.Your Own GYTO-Fest Professional Learning Community (PLC): Collaborate with your staff while learning as a team during your conference experience. Think of the Schoolhouse as your very own GYTO PLC.Comprehensive Instructional Playbook: Develop a tailored instructional playbook that integrates best practices, data-driven decision-making, and innovative teaching methods to elevate student learning outcomes.Strengthened School Culture: Implement strategies that build trust, open communication, and a positive school climate, fostering an environment where both students and staff thrive.& More!GYTO's Schoolhouse is for you if:You’re a school or district sending a large number of teachers and leaders to the 2025 GYTO National Conference.You’re interested in teachers and their leader(s) experiencing GYTO together in the same track for an aligned PD experience.You seek to align instructional practices with school-wide goals for a cohesive approach to education.You believe in the power of collaborative leadership and teaching to transform educational outcomes.Your commitment to collaboration and unified growth is vital. Join GYTO’s Schoolhouse Track at GYTO Fest 2025 to empower your team, enrich your school's culture, and enhance school-wide instructional effectiveness for lasting success.
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  Mostly C’s: Instructional Lab

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  The best track for you is Instructional Lab.Why?At Get Your Teach On, if you join our GYTO Instructional Lab, you will be in a room filled with teachers ranging in grade levels from kindergarten to 5th grade for three days of highly interactive and engaging PD. The Instructional Lab track is specifically designed to provide educators like you with the tools and strategies necessary to enhance teaching effectiveness across various grade levels and content areas. Rather than aligning with one specific grade-level standard, these practices and strategies will allow you to take any standard and increase your overall instructional impact, student growth, and achievement. The GYTO Instructional Lab is the perfect reset to ensure that we have a foundation rooted in effective Tier I instructional practices, which will result in significant academic impacts in your classroom and/or school.What You'll Gain from Instructional Lab:Mastering Best Instructional Practices: Delve into evidence-based teaching strategies that can be applied universally, ensuring that you can support teachers in delivering high-quality instruction regardless of the subject or grade level.Data-Driven Differentiation: Acquire skills in analyzing student data to tailor instruction that meets diverse learning needs, promoting equity and maximizing student achievement.Classroom Management Strategies: Explore approaches to creating positive learning environments, addressing behavioral challenges, and establishing routines that support student engagement and success.& More!Instructional Lab is for:K-5 teachers who support multiple grade levelsNew teachersTeachers in their second careerNew teacher mentorsFuture teachersANY educator looking for a focused deep dive into best instructional practices for BIG resultsYour dedication to instructional excellence is crucial. Join the Instructional Lab Track at GYTO Fest 2025 to empower yourself and your colleagues with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform teaching and learning experiences.