From Surviving to Thriving: Boosting New Teacher Retention by 40%

See how one district transformed new teacher support into measurable results—improving retention, instruction, and teacher satisfaction in just one year.

April 20, 2026 | 2:00 PM ET | Free Webinar

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Discover how Sayreville School District successfully increased non-tenured teacher retention by 40% in just one year through targeted training and strategic support.

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About this Session

This webinar will highlight the collaborative efforts of Sayreville's district and school leaders, along with EdConnective, to implement scalable, high-impact strategies.

What You Will Learn

Attendees will learn how these initiatives led to improved instructional delivery, stronger classroom culture, and increased teacher satisfaction.

Participants can expect actionable takeaways for enhancing new teacher support, fostering professional growth, and building a sustainable, high-quality teaching workforce.

Meet Your Speakers

Dr. Edward Aguiles, Director of Human Resources and Professional Development

Edward Aguiles (Ed.D) is a veteran educator with 29 years of experience, serving in roles ranging from teacher and counselor to vice principal and principal. In Sayreville, he has led multiple schools, opened the district’s Upper Elementary School, and served as Director of Curriculum and Instruction. For the past nine years, he has been the district’s Director of Human Resources. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Peter’s University, where his research focused on the effectiveness of the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching.

Dr. Courtney Lemon-Tate, Regional Partnership Director

Courtney Lemon-Tate (Ed.D) is a Philadelphia-based educational leader with a diverse background spanning public, charter, and private school sectors across the city. She has a track record of consistently achieving positive academic results throughout her tenure as a teacher, principal, and district leader. She has transformed math and ELA scores as principal at a K-8 school in Philadelphia, enhanced early literacy programs through her work at Springboard Collective, and mentored school leaders and teams across the country as an EdConnective Leadership Coach. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Temple University, where her research focused on organizational leadership within Philadelphia charter schools. Courtney is currently a Regional Partnership Director for EdConnective.

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Virtual Instructional Coaching That Turns Professional Learning Into Measurable Change

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  • Personalized 1:1 virtual instructional coaching for teachers, helping them turn professional development into consistent classroom practice. Through ongoing, non-evaluative support aligned to district priorities, teachers build real instructional habits that accelerate student outcomes.

  • 1:1 virtual coaching for instructional coaches, strengthening their ability to observe instruction, provide actionable feedback, and drive school-wide improvement. As coaches grow, their impact multiplies across every teacher and classroom they support.

  • 1:1 virtual coaching for school and district leaders, helping them translate strategic priorities into measurable instructional change. Leaders gain practical insight and a trusted thought partner to implement initiatives with clarity and confidence.

  • Interactive virtual workshops for educators, transforming traditional professional development into active, high-impact learning. Through expert facilitation, collaboration, and real-time practice, participants build skills they can immediately apply to strengthen instruction and student outcomes.

  • Expert virtual PLC facilitation for educator teams, transforming routine meetings into high-impact collaboration that drives instructional improvement. Teams gain clarity, alignment, and actionable next steps to strengthen teaching practice and improve student outcomes at scale.