EduCon 2025

In the last decade, instructional coaching has grown rapidly, with 59% of public schools now employing at least one coach (Ng, 2024). Yet, many other educators—principals, technology specialists, librarians, learning specialists, and others—are also in unique positions to offer coaching support, even without the formal title. We propose that educators in various school roles can improve outcomes for both teachers and students by adopting coaching techniques. By understanding when to use facilitative, dialogical, and directive coaching styles, educators can foster collaboration, innovation, and growth within their schools. In this session, we’ll explore coaching styles and techniques, practice some scenarios, and learn from one another what works when you serve as a “thinking partner” to a colleague. This session will feature role-play practice and group discussions. Participants will explore practical coaching techniques, engage in scenarios, and walk away with a toolkit of sentence stems and strategies to use immediately.

Ng, Alexandra: https://marketbrief.edweek.org/meeting-district-needs/how-common-are-instructional-coaches-in-schools/2024/04