About this event:

Many well-intentioned buildings and districts have invested in instructional, team, and systems coaching over the past decade. Research shows that coaches are best positioned to support fidelity of implementation when they are supported by a coaching system.

 A coaching system proactively outlines the processes, procedures, and roles necessary to ensure equitable, high-quality coaching across a district or school system. It also ensures that coaches have the competency, feedback, and organizational support needed to coach effectively.

 This two-day professional learning series will engage participants in activities designed to reflect, discuss, and develop a strong system of support for coaching. The ideal audience includes district leaders or leadership teams responsible for instructional coaching; however, in systems where instructional coaching is primarily led at the building level, building leaders and leadership teams are also encouraged to participate. Leveraging two professional workshop days and monthly assignments supported by office hours, participants can expect to leave with a draft coaching playbook including:

- A Coaching Vision

- Coach Job Descriptions

- Communication Plan

- Coaching Data Structures

- Coaching Service Delivery Plan

- Clearly Defined Roles and Responsibilities

The cost of the series includes a copy of Coaching for Systems and Teacher Change by Jennifer D. Pierce and Kimberly St. Martin, which participants will receive on the first day of the series.

Readiness

- A dedicated leader or team willing to engage in and commit to attending the two full-day sessions, complete three monthly asynchronous activities, and dedicate time to translate coaching handbook brainstorming activities into a finalized draft.

- Willingness to commit to keep coaching and evaluation separate.

- Commitment to building a culture of learning where everyone deserves and has access to a coach.

- Openness to revisiting systems and structures that position coaches to engage in coaching no less than 60% of the time and administrative duties no more than 20% of the time.

- If coaches are unable to attend alongside leadership, a communication format for input and feedback on the coaching playbook.

Schedule:

• In-Person

  • October 14, 2026: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CT

  Virtual

  • February 18, 2027: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm CT

 Location: In-person at CESA 2 and virtual

Price: $50, lunch included. Includes the book "Coaching for Systems and Teacher Change" by Pierce and Martin

Content Questions: Joseph Kanke (joseph.kanke@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org