Improving Teacher Development Through Instructional Coaching Workshop
Instructional coaching plays a crucial role in creating a system for teacher effectiveness. It provides a space for teachers to develop their expertise and practice.
In this workshop, participants will discover how to build a coaching culture and mindset in their school or district, including those without designated coaches. Participants will dive into the coaching process through the use of short videos of classroom instruction to experience the process, tools, and feedback protocol.
Experts will also explore the Marzano model of instructional rounds and how it serves as an extension of the enhanced instructional coaching process to reach all school teachers.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to utilize teacher self-rating scales that transform goal-setting into a meaningful, collaborative process.
- Explore specific coaching strategies tailored to help teachers progress through the different levels of the self-rating scale, maximizing their growth potential.
- Master a powerful three-phase protocol for providing focused feedback that engages teachers in reflecting, refining, and ultimately soaring to new heights of expertise.
Don’t miss the opportunity to gain the tools and techniques to guide teachers on their journey to excellence, ultimately fostering a thriving learning environment for all.
Learn from leading experts
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Monday, September 22nd
| 8:00–9:30 a.m. |
Opening logistics and materials review |
| 9:30–9:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:45–11:30 a.m. |
Establishing a model of instruction Developing teacher instructional growth goals Making the distinction between coaching vs evaluation |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00–2:30 p.m. | Using a scale to inform teacher reflection and coaching feedback strategies |
| 2:30–2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45–3:15 p.m. | Using job embedded professional development approaches for coaching |
| 3:15–4:00 p.m. | Strategic planning and team time |
Tuesday, September 23rd
| 8:00–8:45 a.m. |
Review of key topics from day one |
| 8:45–11:30 a.m. |
Practice coaching using the three-phase feedback protocol |
| 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00–2:00 p.m. | Coaching groups using the Marzano method of instructional rounds |
| 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Specific strategies for coaching the use of proficiency scales as the backbone for standards-based teaching and learning. |
| 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Strategic planning and team time |
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
Parking information: $22 overnight with unlimited in and out access for overnight guests. For non-guests, daily rate of $13 for up to 10 hours, after 10 hours the cost is $17 per day
In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Marzano Resources. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel.
Primary Hotel
Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown
1500 Washington Ave South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
612.333.4646
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $159/night
Deadline: August 31, 2025, or until group rate is sold out
Venue
Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown
1500 Washington Ave South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Additional Information
Product code: WSL321
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Included with your registration
Improving Teacher Development and Evaluation
Written for teachers, coaches, and educational leaders, this resource offers a paradigm-shifting approach to teacher development and evaluation. Readers can further their professional growth through self-reflection strategies.
Event Journal
We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Marzano Resources is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.
