Instructional coaches partner with teachers to help them improve teaching and learning so students are more successful. To do this, coaches collaborate with teachers to get a clear picture of current reality, identify goals, pick teaching strategies to meet the goals, monitor progress, and problem-solve until the goals are met.
Jim Knight Coaching Model
Our Instructional Coaching Model
Jim Knight and his fellow researchers pioneered the field of instructional coaching.
Our Approach
Led by Jim Knight and backed by 25 years of research and experience, The Instructional Coaching Group’s certified consultants work to help educators develop the skills and tools they need to make an unmistakably positive impact in students’ lives. We help people in organizations learn and implement these factors through workshops, institutes, and consulting.
The Seven Factors for Success
At ICG, our research has continually revealed that successful coaching programs rely on seven predictable factors.
The way we present ourselves to othersâwhat we do and how we actâplays an important part in the strength of our relationships.
Coaches need to be effective communicators. They also need to employ effective coaching skills that reflect healthy beliefs about communication.
Leadership can be divided into two parts: leading yourself and leading others. To lead yourself, you must know your purpose and principles, how to use your time effectively, and how to take care of yourself.
An established process for guiding instructional coaching that ensures coaches have all the tools they need to help teachers set and achieve their goals.
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Data
Data provide a way to identify goals and monitor progress to determine if teaching strategies are working or if adjustments need to be made.
A central focus of instructional coaching is creating an Instructional Playbook with strategies to meet student-focused goals.
The instructional coaching model works in settings where leaders are intentional about providing the support that is required for coaching success.
"The difference between coaches who have a positive impact and those who do not is leadership."
â Jim Knight in The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching
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We offer in-person and virtual workshops, asynchronous courses, and customized professional development opportunities tailored to meet your specific needs. Our Instructional Coaching Institute provides a clear, comprehensive foundation for building a successful instructional coaching program.
ICG offers the opportunity for teachers to engage in peer coaching and can support teachers interested in taking on the role of instructional coach. If you would like to partner with an ICG consultant to work privately with your school or district, either on-site or virtually, we can tailor a schedule to best fit your needs.
