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 (with 5 or more teachers from your school)
  • 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?

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    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 (with 5 or more teachers from your school)
  • 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 rollout Plan, Your School's Instructional Plan, Your School's Transition Plan, Your School's De-Escalation Plan, Your School's Behavior Plan, Your School's Day-to-Day Plan
  • B.
    B. Collaborative Teacher/Leader Schoolwide Focus- Sessions Include: School-wide Instructional Playbook, Data to Drive Whole Group & Small Groups, Live Model Lessons, Increasing School Culture, Creating Your School’s Collaborative Vision
  • C.
    C. Best Instructional Practices Focus- Sessions Include: Turning passive learners into active contributors, Differentiating instruction for neurodivergent learners, Using assessment data to inform daily instruction, and more.
• 5.
  WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST INSTRUCTIONAL OR LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE RIGHT NOW?

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    A. Ensuring alignment between leadership decisions, school-wide systems and instructional success
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    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?

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    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. Hope King, Ross Braun, Sheldon S. Reynolds, Andre Deshotel, Kellee Martin, and Dr. Mindy Higginson
  • B.
    B. Hope King, LaNesha Tabb, Andre Deshotel, Dr. Mindy Higginson, Kara Oliverson & Kirsten Gunderson
  • C.
    C. Stephanie Higgs, Joanne Miller, Dr. Jenna Copper, Andre Deshotel, Juan Edgar Gonzalez Jr.

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:Vision-Driven Leadership Strategies – Strengthen your ability to cast a clear vision, align teams, and lead with purpose across your campus or district.High-Impact Instructional Coaching Tools – Develop systems for observing instruction, providing actionable feedback, and driving measurable teacher growth.Data-Informed Leadership Decisions – Learn how to analyze campus-wide trends, identify root causes, and create focused action plans that move achievement forward.Culture & Climate Systems – Build sustainable structures that strengthen staff morale, increase accountability, and create a culture of excellence.Proactive Behavior & Support Frameworks – Implement leadership-level systems that reduce disruptions and promote consistent, school-wide expectations.Sustainable Change & Implementation Planning – Walk away with clear frameworks to ensure initiatives stick, scale, and create long-term impact.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 2026!
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  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 2026 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 2026-2027 school year is your school’s best year yet!What You'll Gain from GYTO's Schoolhouse:School-Wide Engagement Systems – Implement cohesive routines and structures that increase consistency, participation, and instructional impact across classrooms.Aligned Instructional Practices – Strengthen vertical alignment to ensure teaching strategies, expectations, and rigor are consistent school-wide.Culture-Building Frameworks – Develop systems that foster collaboration, shared ownership, and a unified vision among staff.Behavior & Support Structures – Create proactive, campus-wide approaches to behavior that promote regulation, accountability, and positive relationships.Data-Driven Campus Improvement – Use school-wide data to identify trends, prioritize focus areas, and drive measurable growth.Sustainable Systems for Long-Term Success – Walk away with actionable frameworks that support implementation, follow-through, and lasting impact beyond the conference.GYTO's Schoolhouse is for you if:You’re a school or district sending a large number of teachers and leaders to the 2026 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 2026 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:Advanced Engagement Systems – Refine high-impact instructional routines that increase participation, elevate rigor, and create sustained student investment in learning.Inclusive Practices for Neurodivergent Learners – Strengthen your ability to recognize, support, and leverage diverse learning profiles through structured, strengths-based strategies.Behavior Regulation & De-Escalation Tools – Develop proactive systems and in-the-moment responses that reduce disruptions and build student self-regulation.Data-to-Action Instructional Moves – Learn how to analyze assessment data efficiently and translate it into precise, targeted instructional decisions.Instructional Precision & Clarity – Strengthen lesson design, modeling, and feedback cycles to ensure students know exactly what success looks like.Sustainable Systems for Long-Term Growth – Walk away with replicable frameworks you can implement immediately to create lasting instructional impact.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 2026 to empower yourself and your colleagues with the knowledge and skills necessary to transform teaching and learning experiences.Dive in now and start planning your GYTO Fest 2026 experience!