Instructional Coaching: The Art of a Coaching Conversation

Coaching conversations with teachers build toward the future—and not a return to the status quo. As one leader explains, "I’ve seen coaching move leaders and teachers from ‘our kids can’t do this’ to ‘our kids can.’” That is the end goal: improvements in teacher practice that lead to improvements in learning outcomes for all students. In this workshop, you’ll take a deep dive into how we can achieve that end goal via effective coaching conversations. Together, we’ll explore common pitfalls and strategies to avoid them. You’ll review an individualized coaching plan and observe the coaching session that follows to assess and provide feedback on areas of strength and areas of opportunity. You’ll also role play a coaching conversation. Join our expert leadership coaches and take your practice to the next level.