NIET Summer Institute Sneak Peek: Discover the Deep Dive

How can reflecting on experiences help shape educator growth and approaches to work as an instructional leader? What are actionable examples of reflective practices that can elevate an Instructional Leadership Team? How can reflection elevate daily school operations and leadership routines? Participants will have answers to all of these questions and more during the NIET Summer Institute (NSI) Deep Dive Session: Transforming Schools Through Integrated Reflective Practice. 

Each year, the NIET Summer Institute brings together educators from different parts of the country who share a mission to foster strong instructional practices and advance student achievement. This year, NSI will take place on June 24-25 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona, and is designed to support school and district leaders in their preparation for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. NSI training and hands-on collaboration are specifically designed to transfer strategies from conference to classroom, using proven approaches and resources to elevate school planning.

This year, the NSI Deep Dive Session centers around building reflective practices that transform perception into progress for leadership teams. When implemented effectively, reflective practices and systems can improve school practices, bring cohesion to different layers of school and district leadership, and provide a clear vision and roadmap for achievement throughout the entire school year.

Participants will analyze real-world artifacts from classrooms to help illustrate how reflective practices can bring change in their own systems. Teams will be able to apply their learnings directly to their own schools and embed these effective practices into their school plans from day 1 of the school year. From leadership growth, enhanced collaboration, and school improvement, reflection can be a tool for actionable change. 

NIET's Summer Institute also includes general sessions where all participants can come together and connect, training sessions, and team planning time to apply the new learning. We look forward to seeing educators gather from across the country in Arizona on June 24-25. Look for takeaways on social media using the hashtag #NIET2025.

Want to learn more about what’s in store during this year’s NIET Summer Institute? Check out the program on our website, or learn more about effective support structures in NIET CEO Dr. Joshua Barnett’s latest book, Unleashing Teacher Leadership: A Toolkit for Ensuring Effective Instruction in Every Classroom.