The PD Exchange

Leading with Impact: 7 Coaching Success Factors

Sunday 28 June 2026·8:00 am

Many coaches and professional developers lead school reform efforts with little or no professional preparation. This workshop provides an in-depth study of instructional coaching and the seven factors researchers have found must be in place for coaches to flourish in these high-stakes, critically important roles. Based on his experience working with more than 100,000 coaches worldwide for over two decades, Jim Knight reviews the seven factors in depth, and offers practical tools and tips to help ensure instructional coaching success.

About the Presenter

Jim Knight

Jim Knight, Ph.D., is the founder of the Instructional Coaching Group and a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. He coined the term 'instructional coaching' and developed the Impact Cycle model, which has been adopted by schools and districts worldwide. Knight is the author of numerous books including The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching, InstruRead more

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