About the Webinar:
Raising the Bar: Developing School Leaders to Inspire Student Achievement
Presented by Ms. Tiani Snelling, Learning & Development Specialist, Florida Department of Education
This session focused on the critical role of leadership development in driving continuous school improvement and student achievement. Ms. Snelling emphasized that effective school leaders not only manage operations but also cultivate strong instructional cultures that inspire excellence in teachers and students alike. She explored the state’s vision for leadership development under Florida’s continuous improvement framework, highlighting how leadership practices grounded in self-reflection, data analysis, and collaborative learning can transform outcomes across campuses.
Attendees learned practical strategies for building leadership pipelines within schools, including mentoring emerging administrators, modeling evidence-based decision-making, and fostering environments where accountability and innovation thrive together. The presentation encouraged leaders to see themselves as catalysts for change—empowering teams to raise expectations, align goals, and sustain improvement efforts that directly enhance student learning and engagement.
Raising the Bar: Developing School Leaders to Inspire Student Achievement
Presenter:
- Ms. Tiani Snelling, Learning & Development Specialist , FDOE