June 16, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Gilmer High School | Free to Attend | Lunch Provided
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SibmeCon East Texas
In-person conference | Coaching | Feedback | AI | Educator Growth
Step into the future of coaching and collaboration at SibmeCon East Texas. Discover how Region 7 educators are transforming teaching and learning through video-based feedback, AI-driven insights, and practical instructional coaching strategies.
Whether you are new to Sibme or ready to deepen your impact, this conference is designed to help administrators, instructional leaders, coaches, and teachers see what is working in classrooms across the region.
Register for Workshop #410760
Who Should Attend?
Administrators, instructional leaders, instructional coaches, teachers, and district teams interested in coaching, feedback, collaboration, and educator growth.
What to Expect
An inspiring keynote, educator-led breakout sessions, real examples from the field, peer connection, and a complimentary lunch.
Conference Details
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Gilmer High School
Cost: Free
Credit: 6 CE Hours
Join the Sibme Learning Community
Your neighbors figured it out. Now it is your turn to learn from them. SibmeCon East Texas highlights practical strategies that are already helping educators strengthen classroom instruction, coaching conversations, professional learning, and feedback cycles.
This is not just a “sit and get” event. You will see ideas in action, hear from educators doing the work, and leave with practical next steps you can bring back to your campus or district.
6
CPE Hours
Focused on coaching, feedback, instructional leadership, and educator growth.
Keynote Speaker
Justin Baeder, PhD
Justin Baeder, PhD is Director of The Principal Center, where he helps senior leaders in K-12 organizations build capacity for instructional leadership. A former principal in Seattle Public Schools, he is the creator of the Instructional Leadership Challenge, which has helped more than 10,000 school leaders in 50 countries.
Through his work, school leaders learn to confidently enter classrooms every day, engage in feedback conversations that change teacher practice, and identify their best opportunities for school improvement.
Professional Learning Alignment
Participants will receive 6 CE hours. SibmeCon supports learning connected to instructional leadership, coaching, classroom feedback, student growth, and professional practice.
T-PESS Connections
- T-PESS 2.3 Observations, Feedback, and Coaching
- T-PESS 5.1 High-Performing Instructional Leadership Team
- T-PESS 5.3 Effective Classroom Routines and Instructional Strategies
- T-PESS 5.4 Data-Driven Instruction
T-TESS Connections
- T-TESS 2.4 Differentiation
- T-TESS 2.5 Monitor and Adjust
- T-TESS 3.1 Classroom Environment, Routines, Procedures
- T-TESS 4.2 Goal Setting
- T-TESS 4.3 Professional Development
Breakout Sessions
Choose from practical, educator-led sessions focused on coaching, feedback, lesson planning, reflection, evaluations, AI tools, and real classroom impact through Sibme. Each breakout time now includes six session options.
Breakout Session 1
Sibme to the Rescue! - T-TESS Supports
Presenter: Amy Moffatt/Alex Paredes
Grand Saline ISD shares how administrators use Sibme to support T-TESS evaluations, provide feedback, and encourage teacher reflection. Participants will see how Sibme can save time while improving coaching conversations and instructional growth.
From Walkthroughs to Wins: Leveraging Sibme to Make a Real Impact
Presenter: Jennifer Moore
This interactive session focuses on turning everyday walkthroughs into meaningful instructional growth. Participants will learn how to use Sibme to provide targeted feedback, increase teacher reflection, and build a coaching system that lasts.
Using Sibme to Strengthen Instruction: Practical Strategies for Lesson Planning, Reflection, and Student Impact
Presenter: Holly Brewer
This session explores practical ways educators can use Sibme to strengthen lesson planning, instructional reflection, and student impact. Participants will learn strategies for reviewing student engagement, reflecting on instructional practice, and making adjustments based on evidence.
Different Roles, Same Goals
Presenter: Dawn Harris
A Gilmer ISD team shares how leaders, coaches, and teachers work together through Sibme video reflection to strengthen instructional practice. This session highlights how aligned feedback and collaboration can create sustained professional growth.
What IS SIBME Anyway?
Presenter: Doug Waddill
This session provides a clear, practical overview of Sibme and how to explain its value quickly and confidently. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of Sibme’s purpose and how it supports teaching, coaching, and growth.
Seeing is believing: Sibme 101 for Region 7
Presenter: Angela Gandy
New to Sibme? This interactive beginner session is the perfect place to start. Participants will walk through platform essentials and build confidence using Sibme tools, workspaces, huddles, and built-in frameworks.
Breakout Session 2
Sibme to the Rescue! - T-TESS Supports
Presenter: Amy Moffatt/Alex Paredes
Grand Saline ISD shares how administrators use Sibme to support T-TESS evaluations, provide feedback, and encourage teacher reflection. Participants will see how Sibme can save time while improving coaching conversations and instructional growth.
Prompt Like a Pro: Using AI Inside Sibme
Presenter: Elizabeth Walker
This session highlights practical ways to use AI inside Sibme to support coaching, reflection, and feedback. Participants will learn how to strengthen prompts, save time, and create more useful coaching conversations with AI support.
From Fear to Fuel: Using Evaluations to Build Teacher Confidence
Presenter: Dr. Nikki Driver
This session reframes teacher evaluations as opportunities to build confidence, trust, and professional growth. Participants will learn how effective feedback and coaching conversations can turn post-observation conferences into meaningful growth-centered experiences.
This Isn’t Our First Rodeo: Lessons from Sibme Users Who’ve Been There.
Presenter: Cory Camp
New Sibme users will hear practical advice from educators who have already implemented Sibme in classrooms, coaching cycles, and teams. This session offers honest insights, lessons learned, and strategies for getting started with confidence.
What IS SIBME Anyway?
Presenter: Doug Waddill
This session provides a clear, practical overview of Sibme and how to explain its value quickly and confidently. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of Sibme’s purpose and how it supports teaching, coaching, and growth.
From Survival to Mastery: Creating Content Depth and Student Engagement
Presenter: Caleb Reed
This session helps teachers move beyond simply getting through lessons and toward building deeper content understanding and stronger student engagement. Participants will learn how to use Sibme to review lesson rigor, analyze student work, and adjust instruction with confidence.
Breakout Session 3
Sibme Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Next
Presenter: Doug Waddill
Get a look at what is coming next in Sibme and how upcoming tools and updates can support coaching, collaboration, feedback, and educator growth. Participants will leave with a better understanding of what to watch for and how to prepare.
From Walkthroughs to Wins: Leveraging Sibme to Make a Real Impact
Presenter: Jennifer Moore
This interactive session focuses on turning everyday walkthroughs into meaningful instructional growth. Participants will learn how to use Sibme to provide targeted feedback, increase teacher reflection, and build a coaching system that lasts.
Using Sibme to Strengthen Instruction: Practical Strategies for Lesson Planning, Reflection, and Student Impact
Presenter: Holly Brewer
This session explores practical ways educators can use Sibme to strengthen lesson planning, instructional reflection, and student impact. Participants will learn strategies for reviewing student engagement, reflecting on instructional practice, and making adjustments based on evidence.
This Isn’t Our First Rodeo: Lessons from Sibme Users Who’ve Been There.
Presenter: Cory Camp
New Sibme users will hear practical advice from educators who have already implemented Sibme in classrooms, coaching cycles, and teams. This session offers honest insights, lessons learned, and strategies for getting started with confidence.
See Me, Support Me: Everyday Tools for Emergent Bilinguals
Presenter: Angela Gandy
This session shows how Sibme Copilot and AI Insights can help educators better support Emergent Bilingual students. Participants will explore practical tools for lesson scaffolds, language supports, differentiated materials, and reteaching opportunities.
From Survival to Mastery: Creating Content Depth and Student Engagement
Presenter: Caleb Reed
This session helps teachers move beyond simply getting through lessons and toward building deeper content understanding and stronger student engagement. Participants will learn how to use Sibme to review lesson rigor, analyze student work, and adjust instruction with confidence.
Ready to Join Us?
SibmeCon East Texas is free to attend, open to all districts, and includes lunch. Join us at Gilmer High School for a day of coaching, collaboration, AI-enhanced feedback, and educator growth.
Register for Workshop #410760
Questions?
For questions about SibmeCon East Texas, registration, presenter proposals, or event details, please contact the Region 7 ESC staff members listed below.
