The Instructional Coach Series: Building Strong Coaches, Stronger Classrooms
A Job-Alike Series for
For Instructional Coaches, as well as Department Heads, Specialists, and Lead Teachers WHO ALSO COACH
Coaches have the ability to transform the culture of teaching and learning in schools. Many coaches struggle as they transition from the being the leader in their own classroom to becoming a leader among their peers - unsure how to navigate a position that is somewhere between administrator and teacher.
Building strong relationships while learning to manage the tension among listening, facilitating, and directing is key to the success of this position.
Learn to:
- Define the role of coach; its purpose and its potential for change
- Assess your current role; what's working, areas for growth
- Strengthen your relationships and communication with both teachers and principal
- Learn coaching moves, questions, prompts & protocols that will improve your leadership of PLCs and team meetings
- Improve your 1:1 coaching observations of, meetings with, and feedback for, teachers
Impact student achievement by
- Acting as a thought partner for the teachers and leaders in your building.
- Encouraging teachers to articulate their planning and thinking process.
- Using tools for lesson study to help teachers improve instruction.
- Exploring the challenges and opportunities teachers face in their day-to-day work.
Program Price
$795/person
PDPs
Earn 10 PDPs
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Scheduled with you in mind.
In-person sessions allow for more intensive training opportunities, relationship building and group work.
Remote sessions provide convenient forums to sustain implementation efforts and address ongoing problems of practice.
Fridays, 11am - 1pm
Remote
Session 1 - September 18, 2026
Session 2 - October 30, 2026
Session 3 - December 11, 2026
Session 4 - January 22, 2027
Session 5 - March 5, 2027
*Dates/Times subject to change.
Thoughtfully Designed Programming
We focus on meaningful content and take a learner centered approach.
The content comes from you and our design is based on best practices in adult learning.
We build every agenda based on current research combined with the issues you bring to the table.

Program Details
Session 1: Defining the Role of Coach
Session 2: Overview of Coaching Tools
Session 3: Diving into the Details of Co-Planning, Modeling, Co-Teaching
Session 4: Learning Labs and Partnership with Principal
Session 5: Putting it All Together - Goal Setting & Self-Reflection as a Coach
Meet Your Facilitators
Skillful Facilitators
Our FACILITATORS have walked the walk and have expertise in facilitating adult learning.
Meet the people who make the magic happen.
Testimonials
Don't just take our word for it.
We are proud of the impact we are having. Please take a moment to read the testimonials of our satisfied participants for yourself.
Just a few more reasons to join us...
CUSTOMIZED
Enjoy an agenda personalized to the group's needs.
COLLEGIAL
Build your network in this highly interactive, supportive and confidential group setting.
PRACTICAL
Develop practical applications and solutions to questions and issues from your current work.
Don't delay - Enroll Today
Learn more about all of our Job-Alike Programs
We have cohorts for
- Assistant Superintendents
- Principals
- Assistant Principals
- School Based Curriculum Leaders
- Instructional Coaches.
- Mentors
- Special Education Team Chairs
- Women in Leadership
- and more!
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