The explicit invitation into Deep Hope is a core practice for many of us. As Sioux Falls Christian gathered for their kickoff retreat, Superintendent Jay Woudstra shared his Deep Hope that the SFC community would have “eyes on eternity” this school year. Using words and images shared by Jay, secondary art teacher Sara Mulder painted this image to represent Jay’s Deep Hope.

As a closing activity for their day of TfT training, staff were invited to add to the canvas—either a word from their own deep hope or a word that represented their inspiration and learning from the day together. This Deep Hope canvas hangs in Jay's office as a visual reminder of the Deep Hope present at SFC.

We are grateful and excited that we are returning to an in-person Instructional Coaching Intensive on Nov. 18 and 19 at Grace Community School in Tyler, Texas. Imagine how you can either begin or continue to nurture the practice of instructional coaching within your school. We are offering both Level 100 training (for those new to Instructional Coaching) and Level 200 training.

We are also hosting a pre-intensive day on Nov. 17 when we will introduce and provide training on a new TfT lesson design tool. This tool is tailored for the day-to-day learning that happens amongst the core TfT practices. A block of hotel rooms have been set aside for all three days, and registration will remain open until October 1 via this link.

These days will be a wonderful time of forming relationships and deepening learning within the TfT Network. Join us if you can!