Steve Ventura

Founder and president of Advanced Collaborative Solutions

About Steve Ventura

Steve Ventura is the founder and president of Advanced Collaborative Solutions (ACS), a movement dedicated to empowering educators and students through collaboration, innovation, and impactful professional learning. With a vision of ensuring every child—regardless of background—has access to highly effective teachers and leaders, Steve provides practical, research-based strategies to drive meaningful change in education.

A dynamic and motivational speaker, Steve’s expertise stems from years of experience as a teacher (elementary, middle, and high school) and as an administrator, serving as an assistant principal, principal, director, and superintendent. His leadership insights have influenced countless educators through keynote presentations, professional development, and national conferences.

Through real-world experience, humor, and a deep commitment to educational excellence, Steve continues to inspire educators nationwide to pursue high-impact implementation with focus, rigor, and clarity.

Breakout Session

Top Five Instructional Coaching Moves That Actually Change Classroom Practice

Instructional coaching does not have to be a source of frustration or stress. When coaching is clear, focused, and intentionally designed, it becomes a powerful lever for improving classroom practice. In this session, participants will explore five high-impact instructional coaching moves selected for their proven ability to build clarity, reduce resistance, and translate feedback into meaningful instructional action that teachers can implement immediately.

Participants will leave with practical strategies, renewed confidence, and a clear pathway for creating coaching conversations that lead to lasting impact on teaching and learning.