Steve Ventura is the president and lead consultant at Advanced Collaborative Solutions. A highly motivational and knowledgeable speaker, he brings practical, research-based strategies to high-stakes professional development. Steve's experience includes roles as an elementary and secondary teacher and as a school and district-level administrator. He has authored multiple books and articles, including Improving Instruction Together and Achievement Teams, and is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker at global education events. Steve is passionate about helping school-based leaders build a culture of collective efficacy through his flagship work, Achievement Teams, which has supported countless educators in enhancing their teaching practice.