Instructional Coaching for Teachers Made Simple and Effective

Instructional coaching for teachers allows individuals in classrooms to enhance their instructional practices, increase student engagement, and feel more supported in their professional growth. We provide support to the teachers by offering 1:1 coaching with the purpose of developing their skills, building their confidence, and equipping them with research-based strategies that lead to measurable student success.

 
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Instructional Coaching For Teachers In a Nutshell

Instructional coaching for teachers is a collaborative, non-evaluative approach where a trained coach partners with teachers to enhance their instructional practices, improve student outcomes, and build professional resilience. Rather than acting as supervisors, instructional coaches serve as co-pilots, offering personalized feedback, strategic guidance, and emotional encouragement tailored to each teacher's needs. This kind of support is vital because it empowers teachers to innovate, reflect, and grow without fear of judgment, directly addressing the isolation and stress that drive many out of the profession. Effective instructional coaching programs have been proven to boost teacher retention, increase student achievement, and strengthen overall school culture, making them one of the most impactful investments a school system can make.

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Our Approach To Instructional Coaching

Our approach to instructional coaching is holistic, client-centered, and results-oriented, ensuring every educator receives the tailored support they deserve. Our 1:1 coaching process follows four key stages: it begins with discovery and initial consultation to deeply understand each teacher’s needs and goals, followed by goal setting and strategic planning where actionable, measurable objectives are established. Next comes implementation and skill-building, where teachers apply new strategies with real-time support and feedback. Finally, we offer ongoing support and reflection to refine practices, celebrate successes, and ensure sustainable growth. Through every stage, we act as trusted partners, empowering teachers to thrive, not just survive, in today’s challenging educational environments.

Meet Our Founder,
Michelle Harris

Founder and CEO Michelle Harris is a teacher, author, coach, administrator, and consultant with 25 years of experience, dedicated to making a positive impact on education worldwide. From her beginnings in a California middle school classroom to leading global consulting efforts at the Instructional Coaching Group, co-authoring major works on instructional coaching, and supporting over 500 schools across six continents, Michelle brings a deep passion for helping educational systems of all sizes build effective, resilient, and sustainable instructional coaching programs.

Workshops

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    Foundations of Coaching: </br>Lead, Listen, Lift

    Participants will use a combination of learned research and practice to apply coaching to real-life situations, discuss and reflect with each other, and set goals for coaching in their context. 

    1-day Workshop - Offered on-site and virtually.

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    Influential Communication: </br> Competency, Clarity, and Connection

    Participants will focus on developing impactful communication skills that enhance confidence, ensure clear messaging, foster meaningful relationships, and effectively navigate conflict.

    1-day Workshop - Offered on-site and virtually.

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    Turn down the heat: </br> Conflict tools for professionals

    Participants will be equipped with practical strategies to manage tension, de-escalate difficult conversations, and resolve workplace conflict with confidence and composure.

    1-day Workshop - Offered on-site and virtually.

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    Change management: </br> Navigating choppy waters

    Participants will gain the leadership strategies and skills that strengthen the resilience of school system through today’s volatile and contentious political climate. 

    1-day Workshop - Offered on-site and virtually.

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    Vision to Action: </br> Leading in Schools and Systems

    Participants will be empowered to translate bold visions into impactful strategies, driving meaningful change across classrooms, schools, and districts. 

    1-day Workshop - Offered on-site and virtually.

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    Coaching Teams: </br> Planning, Data, and Pedagogy

    Participants will leave knowing how to successfully navigate team dynamic while guiding them to analyze data, refine instructional practices, and make collaborative decisions that accelerate student learning.

    1-day Workshop - Offered on-site and virtually.

 

FAQs on our Instructional Coaching for Teachers

 

  • Instructional coaching for teachers is a personalized, collaborative support system where trained coaches partner with educators to enhance classroom practices, increase student achievement, and foster professional growth. It is essential because it provides teachers with real-time feedback, research-based strategies, and the emotional support needed to thrive, especially in today's demanding educational environment. For more information on the subject, check out our blog!

  • Unlike traditional workshops, coaching for teachers is ongoing, tailored, and interactive. It focuses on building trust, addressing individual goals, and offering continuous feedback, making it far more effective at creating sustainable improvements in both teaching practices and student outcomes.

  • A great example of instructional coaching for teachers is when a coach partners with an educator to improve student engagement through new teaching strategies. The coach observes the classroom, helps set a specific goal, models effective practices, and provides ongoing feedback to refine instructional methods. This process empowers teachers to apply practical techniques immediately, leading to better student outcomes.

  • While both instructional coaching and mentoring aim to support teachers, they differ in focus and structure. Teacher coaching is typically more structured, goal-oriented, and centered on improving specific instructional practices through active collaboration, often following proven frameworks. Mentoring, on the other hand, tends to be more informal, relationship-based, and broad in scope, often offering general career guidance rather than targeted classroom improvement.

  • Yes, our workshops are specifically designed to include robust pedagogical training for teachers. We focus on delivering practical, research-based techniques that teachers can implement immediately, ensuring they are equipped with the best instructional tools to support diverse learners and enhance classroom engagement.