You started strong.
Now lead even stronger.
Back-to-School Instructional Leadership Boot Camp
A free, hands-on virtual experience for principals, instructional coaches, and district leaders — strengthen how you coach teachers, use evidence of student learning, and develop the leaders driving instructional improvement.
With Dr. Vernon-James Riley, Founder of VJR Consulting Firm
Three Hands-On Sessions. One Complete Experience.
The Back-to-School Instructional Leadership Boot Camp is a free, virtual experience that combines three focused, hands-on sessions into one cohesive program — giving you timely, immediately applicable tools right at the start of the school year.
Whether you're a principal, instructional coach, assistant principal, Dean of Curriculum/Instruction, teacher leader, or district-level leader, this Boot Camp is designed to strengthen how you coach teachers, use evidence of student learning, and develop the leaders responsible for driving instructional improvement across your school or system.
"You cannot improve instruction at scale without improving how adults are coached and developed."
— Dr. Vernon-James Riley, VJR Consulting Firm
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Strengthen Your Practice.
Improve Outcomes at Scale.
Each session is built around practice, not passive listening.
You'll leave with tools you can use the very next day.
Coach Teachers More Effectively
Strengthen your coaching conversations and feedback cycles so teachers grow faster and instruction improves more consistently across your school or system.
Use Evidence of Student Learning
Learn how to analyze student work and assessment data to drive instructional decisions — and help your teachers do the same in their classrooms.
Develop Other Instructional Leaders
Build the capacity of the leaders around you — so instructional improvement isn't dependent on any one person, but embedded across your entire organization.
Immediately Applicable Tools
Every session is designed for immediate application. You won't just learn concepts — you'll practice with real tools you can bring back to your school on Monday morning.
Connect with a Community of Leaders
Join a network of instructional leaders across schools and districts who are committed to the same mission — improving adult practice to improve student outcomes.
Flexible Format Options
Choose the format that fits your schedule — a half-day Saturday session or three focused evening sessions across the week. Same content, your choice of delivery.
Choose Your Format.
Same Content, Your Schedule.
Both formats cover the same three hands-on sessions. Pick the one that works best for you.
Hosted By
Dr. Vernon-James Riley
Founder & Chief Education Officer, VJR Consulting Firm
Results You Can Point To
The Boot Camp draws on the same coaching and professional learning that has moved the needle for districts and schools across the country.
2025–26 School Year Impact
Educators reached
School districts impacted
Leaders trained and supported
Professional development sessions conducted
Expert leader coaching sessions delivered
Combined years of classroom & administrative experience across our coaching network
Founder Dr. Vernon-James Riley has personally led professional development for over 10,000 educators across the U.S.
What Leaders Are Saying
VJR Consulting Firm has worked with principals, coaches, and district leaders committed to improving adult practice and student outcomes.
"Dr. Riley's depth of knowledge and practical expertise have been instrumental in our school's growth."
Mashea Ashton
Founder & CEO, Digital Pioneers Academy (DC)
"The systems and structures introduced by VJR have fundamentally shifted how we support our teachers."
Emily DoBell
Chief Schools Officer, KIPP Massachusetts (MA)
"Actionable, rigorous, and deeply respectful of the work educators do every day."
Brannon Gaskins
Chief Academic Officer, Fulton County Schools (GA)
"I have been surprised and impressed by VJR's impact. My coach is affirming, provides me with effective systems, and shares different perspectives — all have contributed greatly to my growth as a leader."
Sheneil Christian
Principal, Achievement Prep (DC)
"When you have people who have lived this work, they can get more nuanced and really help you troubleshoot."
Dr. Rob Rametti
Chief Academic Officer, Boston Prep (MA)
"My VJR Leadership Coach was able to actively listen to my concerns and leadership challenges and support me in creating next steps to take back to my team."
Tamika Knighton
Principal, Walnut Creek Elementary School (GA)
"Strong schools don't happen by accident — they are built through intentional instructional leadership. Thank you, Dr. Riley, for challenging us to think differently about how we develop leaders and create lasting impact in our schools."
James Payne
Head of Schools (Principal Manager), KIPP Atlanta Schools (GA)
"It elevated my thinking around instructional leadership. The work isn't just about having structures — it's about making sure those structures actually build the capacity of all building leaders."
Porsha Davis, EdS
Specially Designed Instruction Specialist, Fulton County Schools (GA)
Ready to Strengthen Your
Instructional Leadership?
The Boot Camp is completely free. Choose your format, reserve your seat, and walk away with tools you can use the very next day.
Reserve Your Free Seat
No cost. No commitment. Just immediately applicable tools for instructional leaders.
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