Leadership Impact Conference 2026: Full Schedule

10:40am EDT

Brick by Brick: How Direct Instruction and Deliberate Practice Provide the Foundation for Student Success

Tuesday June 2, 2026 10:40am - 11:30am EDT

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Just like building with LEGO® bricks, powerful teaching starts with strong, intentional foundations. In this interactive session, participants will explore how direct instruction and deliberate practice work together to create clear learning pathways so that every student experiences success. Through hands-on activities, conversations, and engaging with District resources, participants will realize why these two high-yield instructional practices have “earned” an unfair reputation. The session will reinforce deliberate practice and high quality direct instruction across classrooms. This session provides the foundation you need to strengthen instruction in your building—brick by brick—so students can achieve success

Speakers

Dr. Ashley Kennedy

Director of Instruction & Innovative Practice

Ashley Kennedy, Ed.D., serves at the Director of Instruction & Innovative Practice. She proudly leads PreK-12th grade teaching and learning structures to ensure all students succeed. Talk to Dr. Kennedy about Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies, Professional Learning, or World... Read More →