The Instructional Leader Cohort is a hands-on professional learning experience designed for instructional coaches and school administrators who want to strengthen their coaching practice to better support teacher growth.
Through professional development, collaborative workshops, implementation planning, and one-on-one coaching, you will develop a clear coaching philosophy, apply The Educator Academy’s coaching tools and processes, and complete structured coaching cycles with a focus teacher in your building.
Designed For
This cohort is designed for instructional coaches, assistant principals, principals, and other building leaders who support teacher growth through observation, feedback, reflection, and ongoing coaching cycles.
New Instructional Coaches
Acquire foundational knowledge, skills and systems that support effective coaching cycles.
Experienced Instructional Coaches
Elevate your coaching practice, strengthen the systems you use to support coaching, and grow alongside coaches from around the city.
School Leadership Teams
Align your leadership team’s approach to coaching with practical tools, shared language and processes, and implementation-focused development.
What You Walk Away With
Why Invest in Instructional Coaching?
Support Teacher Growth:
Research shows novice teachers who receive coaching can perform at levels comparable to educators with 5–10 additional years of experience.
Strengthen Student Outcomes:
Instructional coaching improves the quality of instruction students experience every day and has been linked to significant gains in student learning.
Improve Teacher Retention:
Teachers who receive meaningful coaching and support are more likely to stay in the profession, especially early-career educators.
Professional Development Series
Participants engage in collaborative workshops designed to support coaching implementation throughout the school year.
What Participants Are Saying
At The EA, we believe coaching is rooted in trust, reflection, meaningful feedback, and a deep commitment to supporting both teachers and students.
Investment:
Includes:
- 25 hours of professional development and collaborative workshops
- 5 1:1 coaching sessions
$3,000 per participant
*Cohort size is intentionally limited to support meaningful collaboration and individualized coaching.
Support Teacher Growth in Your School Community
Instructional coaching has the power to strengthen teacher practice, increase retention, and improve student outcomes. The Instructional Leader Cohort equips instructional coaches with practical tools, coaching experience, and implementation support to lead meaningful growth within their schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this cohort designed for?
This cohort is designed for those whose daily duties include supporting teacher growth through observation, feedback, reflection, and ongoing coaching cycles. Instructional coaches, Assistant Principals, Principals, and Curriculum Coordinators will all benefit from the cohort.
What will I do during the cohort?
You will develop a clear coaching philosophy, use The Educator Academy’s tools and processes to support teacher growth, and complete structured coaching cycles with a focus teacher in your building.
What is included in the cost?
Professional Development: Lay the foundation for strong coaching moves and systems.
Collaborative Workshops: Develop implementation plans and problem-solve with others in the cohort.
1:1 Coaching: Expert guidance from The Educator Academy’s experienced instructional coaches.
Is this cohort more practical or more theory-based?
This cohort is designed to move beyond theory and into practice through coaching cycles, implementation planning, collaborative workshops, and individualized support.
Can schools send more than one participant?
Yes. Schools may send more than one instructional coach, and sending multiple participants can help build shared language and stronger coaching systems across a school community.
What are my payment options for the cohort?
Your school may pay for your registration via check, card, or ACH. If paying out of pocket, you may pay via card. Payment plans may be available for those paying out of pocket.