The session will focus on building reflective practice through meaningful feedback conversations, strengthening teacher and leader efficacy, and observing classroom instruction with a clear, intentional focus on students. Participants will engage in scenarios/case studies, personal stories, and role-play activities that bring the concepts to life. Approximately 30 minutes will be devoted to content, about 10 minutes for each major concept, with 20–30 minutes reserved for peer-to-peer interaction and collaborative learning.
After this session, participants will be able to...
*Build confidence in leading impact-driven coaching conversations.
*Apply practical strategies to build teacher efficacy and reflection through equity-focused dialogue.
*Identify strategies for navigating challenging coaching conversations that lead to student growth.
*Engage teachers as authentic thought partners to promote shared ownership of learning.
Baruti Kafele: What is My Value Instructionally
Jim Knight: Instructional Coaching
Elena Aguilar: Coaching for Equity
Dwayne Chism: Leading Your School Toward Equity
Buckingham, M., & Goodall, A. (2019, March–April). The feedback fallacy. Harvard Business Review.
Danielson, C. (2009). Talk about teaching!: Leading professional conversations. Corwin Press.
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