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Jim Knight on Elevating Coaching Practices

Apr 7, 2025
Jim Knight, an instructional coaching expert and author, shares insights from his bestselling book, The IC Toolkit, aimed at enhancing coaching practices. He discusses the importance of role clarity for coaches to focus on impactful strategies that improve student outcomes. Knight emphasizes the necessity of leadership support in the coaching process and advocates for treating teachers as professionals to foster a thriving educational environment. His global reach through partnerships highlights the transformative potential of effective coaching.
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ADVICE

Utilize the IC Toolkit Fully

  • Use the IC Toolkit as a structured resource to develop coaching skills over 36 weeks.
  • Choose cases, videos, and protocols from the toolkit to personalize professional development with your coaching team.
INSIGHT

Leadership’s Role in Coaching

  • Effective coaching requires leaders who understand and support the coaching role deeply.
  • Coaches must lead themselves and others with balanced ambition and humility to unleash potential.
INSIGHT

The Essence of Effective Listening

  • Listening effectively means learning something new from every coaching conversation.
  • If no new learning occurs, you are likely not listening well enough.
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