Skip to content

Lavinia Instructional Coaching

When Teachers Grow, Students Do Too

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators to strengthen instructional practice, build capacity, and drive student learning, turning everyday moments into lasting professional growth.

Connect With Us
Group of men in meeting

Decades of research have made it clear:

The single most important in-school factor influencing student achievement is the effectiveness of the classroom teacher. 

We know high-quality teaching not only boosts academic performance but also shapes student engagement, motivation, and long-term educational outcomes. However, despite this well-documented impact, many teachers do not have the sustained, job-embedded support they need to continuously refine their practice.

When we invest in teacher development that is expertly delivered, practical, and personalized, students succeed.

Side-by-Side Support for Educators

Lavinia Instructional Coaching provides the support educators value. It offers comprehensive, job-embedded professional development designed to enhance the instructional practices of teachers and school leaders. This offering combines hands-on support with evidence-based methodologies to drive measurable improvements in teaching and learning.

Let's Connect

Exceptional Student Outcomes

Strong student outcomes start with effective teaching, supported by ongoing professional learning connected to real classroom needs. That means training grounded in student data, tailored to specific content areas, and reinforced over time. When teachers can apply what they learn right away and see the impact, they build confidence and strengthen their practice.

Lavinia Instructional Coaching leverages the Rapid Improvement Cycle, a structured framework that includes:

 

  1. 1. Intellectual Preparation

    Collaborative planning sessions where educators deepen their content knowledge and anticipate student misconceptions.

  2. 2. Modeling and Co-Teaching

    Instructional coaches demonstrate effective teaching strategies and co-teach lessons to provide real-time exemplars.

  3. 3. Real-Time Coaching

    Immediate, in-class feedback is provided to teachers, allowing for swift adjustments and refinements to instructional practices.

  4. 4. Data and Student Work Analysis

    Regular examination of student performance data and work samples to inform instructional decisions and identify areas for growth.

rapid improvement cycle 1

This cycle delivers professional development that is continuous, context-specific, and directly aligned with the unique needs of each educator and their students. With Lavinia Instructional Coaching, professional development goes beyond theory and becomes part of the day-to-day work of teaching and leading.

What You Can Expect

"[Lavinia Group] owns the results. Most outside groups come in either as guest speakers or on a Zoom meeting, maybe a one- or two-day training, and they don’t ever own the results. [Lavinia Group] feels as much ownership for the student learning, the student wellbeing, and the student progress as the teachers they work with, and it shows in the program results and data.”

Dr. Jack Smith, Former Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools

Our Education Partners

Connect With Our Instructional Coaching Team

Get in touch to discuss your goals and tailor solutions to your specific professional development needs.

Connect

Case Study:

Newark Public Schools: High School Coaching

Scope of Work

  • Partnered with 5 high schools in Newark Public School District to provide job-embedded coaching and professional development for principals
  • Co-developed schoolwide instructional management systems (academic schedule, PLCs, PD calendar)
  • Coached leaders and teachers to implement high-quality intellectual preparation, student work analysis, systems for progress monitoring, and coaching and feedback structures

Results

  • All 5 high schools earned Middle States Accreditation
  • Math and ELA growth on NJ State Exams outperformed the district growth at all 5 schools in the supported grade levels
  • 100% of principals agreed or strongly agreed with the statements, “I received helpful resources that will support my school” and “The professional development I received was engaging and interactive”

“Over the past months, our consultant’s expertise and dedication have led to a notable improvement in instruction quality. Through independent conferencing, modeling best practices, and reconstructing lesson plans tailored to meet the needs of our students with special needs, the quality of instruction has significantly improved.”

Chabwera Philips, Department Chair of Special Education, Newark Public Schools

Meet Our Leaders

We meet educators in the classroom, where meaningful instructional change takes place. With a deep team of experienced educators comprising former teachers, school leaders, and administrators, we are well positioned to provide you with the expert support to achieve exceptional results.

alison-levy-donato

Alison Levy Donato

VP, School Partnerships

steph-keenoy

Steph Keenoy

President

arin-lavinia-headshot-3

Arin Lavinia

Founder, Lavinia Group

sydney-solomon

Sydney Solomon

VP, Strategic Initiatives & Operations

khari-shabazz

Khari Shabazz

VP, Stakeholder Engagement

britney-weinberg-lynn

Britney Weinberg-Lynn

Managing Director

Connect With Our Instructional Coaching Team

Get in touch to discuss your goals and tailor solutions to your specific professional development needs.