Region 13's Instructional Coach 5 Day Institute
Jim Knight’s Instructional Coaching Group has worked with 30,000 instructional coaches over the last 10 years, throughout 50 states and six continents. Knight’s coaching model is focused on improving teaching to improve learning, and is comprised of simple step-by-step processes that coaches and educators can master.
Knight and his colleagues have identified six essential domains (knowledge and skills) that need to be in place for instructional coaches to succeed. When any of these is missing, a coach’s chances for success are significantly diminished. The domains are:
- Understanding how to work with adults (which we refer to as understanding the complexities of helping and the partnership approach)
- Understanding the coaching cycle
- Understanding high-impact teaching practices
- Understanding how to gather data and use video as a part of coaching
- Effective communication skills
- Effective leadership skills and systems thinking (what principals need to know about coaching)
Based on the research, content, and Knight’s experience as the leading thought-leader in the field of Instructional Coaching, this unique and intensive institute offers professional development addressing all six areas. Specifically, this institute addresses the following guiding questions:
- What are the five core concepts of change literacy and how should instructional coaches address those concepts during coaching?
- What are the partnership principles and how should coaches use them to guide their interactions?
- What is the Impact Cycle and how should it be employed by coaches in partnership with teacher to set goals and identify teaching strategies to hit goals, to ensure teachers understand new teaching strategies, and to provide support until teachers hit the identified goals?
- What are PEERS goals, how are they different from SMART goals, and how should they be used to guide coaching?
- Why is video recording an essential part of instructional coaching, and what can coaches do to dramatically decrease teacher resistance to video recording their lessons?
- What data should instructional coaches gather to help teachers set goals and to monitor progress toward goals?
- What is an instructional playbook, and which high-impact teaching strategies should be a part of any playbook?
- What are the communication beliefs and habits that lead to the kind of learning conversations that are essential for effective coaching, and how can coaches master those beliefs and habits?
- How should coaches lead to have the greatest positive impact on teaching and learning?
This institute consists of four individual workshop dates. Each workshop is offered individually and as the entire institute, in both live and virtual formats.
If you prefer to attend the institute in person at Region 13, please register for:
FA2554814 - ESC Region 13 Instructional Coach 4 Day Institute - IN PERSON
Due to the materials provided participants will not have the option to select between live vs. virtual once registered.
If you are not able to attend a specific workshop in person, it is recommended to register for the workshops individually to give you the option of delivery format for each meeting date.
GROUP DISCOUNT
$15 OFF per participant for groups of 8 or more!
Contact us at jackie.moore@esc13.txed.net or 512-919-5485 for discount code.
*Discount applies to registration in the entire institute only
Participants may register for the entire institute or for the individual workshops
December 17, 2025 - Seven Success Factors-Day 1
For over 20 years, Jim Knight has researched instructional coaching and collaborated with over 150,000 instructional coaches. He has distilled his findings into Seven Success Factors crucial for coaches, coaching directors, and administrators to grasp and implement in order to create a robust coaching program. These factors are vital not just for effective coaching but also for the success of any change initiative. This workshop offers an overview of these seven factors.
Participants will receive a copy of The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaches to support their learning.
Individual Workshops:
#FA2555042-In Person Session | #FA2555043-VIirtual Session
January 14, 2026 - Seven Success Factors-Day 2
For over 20 years, Jim Knight has researched instructional coaching and collaborated with over 150,000 instructional coaches. He has distilled his findings into Seven Success Factors crucial for coaches, coaching directors, and administrators to grasp and implement in order to create a robust coaching program. These factors are vital not just for effective coaching but also for the success of any change initiative. This workshop offers an overview of these seven factors.
Individual Workshops:
#SP2655044-In Person Session | #SP2655046-Virtual Session
February 12, 2026 - AI for Coaching
Coaching thrives on relationships, reflection, and meaningful dialogue. Instructional coaches support teachers in refining their practice and improving student learning. Traditionally, this work has been built on in-person conversations and observations. But with AI becoming more advanced, it’s starting to shape coaching in new ways. When used well, AI can enhance—not replace—the human side of coaching, offering powerful insights and tools that help coaches and teachers work smarter and more effectively.
Individual Workshops:
#SP2655047-In Person Session | #SP2655048-Virtual Session
March 27, 2026 - Data Rules
Gathering data is one of the most crucial components of the Impact Cycle. Data allow teachers and coaches to establish a clear picture of current reality and measure the effectiveness of the strategies being implemented. However, gathering useful data can be tricky. In this workshop participants will navigate the set of rules below to help coaches and teachers get the most out of their data.
1. Data should be chosen by the teacher.
2. Data should be objective.
3. Data should be gathered frequently.
4. Data should be valid.
5. Data should be reliable and mutually understood.
6. Data should be gathered by teachers when possible
Participants will receive a copy of the Data Rules book to support their learning.
Individual Workshops:
#SP2655051-In Person Session | #SP2655052-Virtual Session
***Important Note***
Due to book ordering and shipping, participants may not cancel after the first meeting.
- Participants in the IN PERSON sessions will receive their books the day of the workshop when they sign in.
- Books will be mailed to VIRTUAL participants prior to the workshop. They will be mailed to the address listed in your e-campus account. PLEASE make sure the address is your current address.
- Participants registered for the virtual sessions may not choose to attend the live session without significant notice.
- Participants enrolled in the 5-day institute will be billed the cost of the entire institute upon attendance at any of the workshops in the series.