Reimagining Teacher Evaluation with Lori Cohen and Elizabeth Denevi

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This workshop is for heads of school, associate & assistant heads, senior leaders, division leaders, department leaders, emerging leaders.
Each attendee must enroll separately. There is no group discount for this workshop. To register for ISACS events, you MUST be signed into the Member Portal. Please see "Registration Tips" located at the bottom for more information.

Questions? Contact the ISACS Professional Learning Team at programinfo@isacs.org.


This workshop is designed for school leaders seeking to transform their evaluation systems from a compliance-driven task into a meaningful, growth-oriented process.

We will explore how to reimagine evaluation as an act of "tending the ecosystem," a collaborative and continuous practice rooted in equity, well-being, and professional growth. Participants will engage with research-based tools for assessing instruction and classroom culture, such as the Teacher-Student Relationship Quality (TSRQ) Matrix and the Integrated Classroom Practices for Equity (ICPE) rubric. You will leave with a clear, co-creative process to design a dynamic, human-centered evaluation system that better supports the flourishing of both educators and students at your school.

Intended outcomes:

  • EXPLORE how growth and evaluation are interconnected with equity and well-being in a thriving school ecosystem.
  • ANALYZE research-based, equitable evaluation practices to identify strengths and gaps in their current systems.
  • APPLY practical tools, such as the Teacher-Student Relationship Quality (TSRQ) Matrix and the Integrated Classroom Practices for Equity (ICPE) rubric, to assess classroom dynamics.
  • DESIGN a preliminary action plan for co-creating a human-centered, equity-focused evaluation process at their own school.


Presenters:

Lori Cohen, Consultant


Lori Cohen has worked in education (both public and independent schools) for over two decades serving as a teacher, instructional coach, school leader, and professional development facilitator whose expertise spans a range of topics. Lori brings intentionality and a broad array of skill sets to her design and facilitation—all through the lenses of equity and inclusion—and she facilitates with a balance of humility, humor, and heart. In 2019, Lori began working as an independent consultant. She has worked with the Eastern Education Resource Collaborative (East Ed) and as the Developer of People and Programs for Bright Morning Consulting. Cohen has written articles and blogs for English Journal, EdWeek, the California Teacher Development Collaborative, and Bright Morning Consulting, and she was a contributing author of The Art of Coaching Workbook. She is co-author (with Elena Aguilar) of The PD Book: 7 Habits that Transform Professional Development. Her most recent publication is Integrating Educator Well-Being, Growth, and Evaluation: Four Foundations for Leaders, co-authored with Elizabeth Denevi.

Elizabeth Denevi, Lewis and Clark


Elizabeth Denevi, PhD is assistant professor at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling with a focus on antiracist leadership. She also serves as the director of Eastern Educational Resource Collaborative (East Ed), an educational nonprofit that works with school and colleges across the country to promote equity and diversity pedagogy. With over 30 years’ experience, she has worked in a number of NAIS member schools and served as both a PK–12 teacher and administrator. Her newest publication is a collaboration with Lori Cohen entitled Integrating Educator Well-Being, Growth, and Evaluation: Four Foundations for Leaders, which is a featured title in Routledge's Equity and Social Justice in Education series. She also is the co-author of Learning and Teaching While White: Antiracist Strategies for School Communities.


Accommodation at Virgin Hotel Chicago

Virgin Hotel Chicago
203 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
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Event Room Rate: $119/night* + tax
The rate includes guest Wi-Fi, access to the hotel’s gym, and one complimentary drink voucher per room.

*This rate is valid for the night of Sunday, March 8, 2026. Rooms must be booked before midnight, February 15. Room Block availability is limited and may be reached prior to deadline. We recommend booking as soon as possible. 

  • Book your room here using the discounted ISACS rate or call (312) 940-4400 and mention the ISACS Room Block to receive the discounted rate.
  • Please note if you need a room with two beds or want to extend your stay, please contact programinfo@isacs.org for assistance.

Is Your School Paying for Your Accomodations? 
A credit card is required to make a hotel reservation. At check-in, guests must present a credit card in their name—either a personal or school credit card—to cover hotel charges. If a guest does not have a school credit card and the school intends to pay for the hotel charges, please contact karen@isacs.org several weeks prior to arrival. This will allow time for a school representative to complete the hotel’s credit card authorization form. Once the form is submitted and approved for all charges (room, tax, and incidentals), the guest will not need to present a credit card at check-in.

Cancellation
Hotel cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid one night room and tax charge.

Overnight Parking
The overnight valet rate at the Virgin Hotel Chicago is $79/night (inclusive of tax). Rates are subject to change.

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ISACS Policies & Disclaimers

During onilne registration, you will be prompted to acknowledge the ISACS Policies & Disclaimers for Professional Learning Events. ISACS reserves the right to revoke the registration and end the participation of any registrant, school, or school community that does not follow these policies and disclaimers.


Workshop Enrollment

Registration Fees:

  • $300 per person for ISACS members / $400 per person for non-members
  • The workshop includes coffee/tea, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

Important Details:

  • Each attendee must enroll separately.
  • There is no group discount for this workshop.
  • To register for ISACS events, you MUST be signed into the Member Portal. 
  • Once registration is complete, the registrant will receive a confirmation email with details and a separate email that includes a paid receipt or an invoice. ISACS will send a final confirmation approximately one-week prior to the workshop

Cancellation Policy for ISACS In-Person Workshops
Cancellations for workshops held at the ISACS classroom must be received by email to programinfo@isacs.org ten business days prior to the event to receive a refund. ISACS will determine the refund amount, if any, on a per workshop basis and may be unable to determine the refund amount until the workshop’s conclusion. At any time, registration may be transferred to another member from the same school. If a workshop has a waitlist and ISACS can identify a replacement, a full refund will be provided. ISACS reserves the right to cancel the workshop for insufficient enrollment. In this case, participants will be notified and will receive a full refund. If you feel ill or are experiencing flu-like symptoms, please remain at home.

Questions?
Please contact programinfo@isacs.org 

 

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When:  Mar 9, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM (CT)