1H: Leveraging Learning Walks to Align on Student Experiences and Improve Coaching Outcomes

Join NTC in exploring how to leverage learning walks across classrooms to deepen adult understanding of the student experience. Over the past five years, NTC worked with diverse educational entities through a federally funded Education Innovation and Research grant, exploring how educators can advance SEL integrated with rigorous content through a whole-school professional learning model. Participants will learn how to connect targeted classroom observation data to student surveys to broaden perspective of the student experience and inform educator coaching. Participants will: 1) Learn from a video detailing impact on school leaders, coach, teacher, and student relationships and work 2) Practice leveraging NTC observation indicators 3) Experience a Learning Walk debrief protocol to connect observation notes to necessary shifts in educator practice to positively impact student experience 4) Plan how to apply takeaways to individual context Note: This Summit session also invites attendees from the Deeper Learning Conference to participate. At Deeper Learning 2026 (DL26), a global community of educators, visionaries, and change-makers unites to reimagine what's possible in education. The Deeper Learning Conference features immersive and transformative learning experiences that inspire participants to design and lead with purpose, creativity, and joy. In 2026, we're bringing together the powerful Deeper Learning and Improvement communities through select crossover sessions, culminating in a joint closing keynote. You are invited to dive deeper and make new connections at Summit 2026. Check out our Summit and DL26 comparison to learn more.