The Coaching in Education Conference 2026
Presenters
DR JIM KNIGHT, CHRIS MUNRO AND ALISON SPENCE
Course Details
DATES & Locations
Auckland - 5, 6 and 7 Aug 2026
DURATION
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
School level
Who IS IT FOR
FACILITATOR
Area of learning
PREREQUESITES
Open to all
COST
DAY 1 & 2: 5 & 6 August 2026 (2-day workshop) - Instructional Coaching Done Well with Dr Jim Knight (live online) and Chris Munro : $890 + GST pp
DAY 3: 7 August 2026 (1 day conference) - The Ripple Effect with Dr Jim Knight (live online) and Chris Munro : $495 + GST pp
FULL CONFERENCE - 5, 6 & 7 August 2026: $1250 + GST pp
Workshop attendees can receive 15% off the Flexi Rate at Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre. Please contact us for details and the discount code.

Overview
Drawing on a decade and more of collaborative working between Growth Coaching International and Dr Jim Knight, world renowned expert in Instructional Coaching and his team at the Instructional Coaching Group, Jim and Chris will lead high-quality professional learning that will explore a blueprint for Instructional Coaching and learning conversations in schools.
The conference will cover:
Instructional Coaching Done Well - Facilitated by Jim Knight and Chris Munro. 5 & 6 August 2026
The Ripple Effect - Facilitated by Jim Knight, Chris Munro and Alison Spence. & August 2026. The Ripple Effect – How one coaching conversation at a time can shift thinking, change behaviour and build a culture of trust, collaboration and professional growth.

What You'll Learn
- Learn from the originator and global leader in instructional coaching
- The 7 success factors of effective instructional coaching
- A clear, actionable blueprint for sustainable coaching programmes
- Practical supports for instructional coaches to thrive in their roles
- Insights into how leaders can better support coaches for maximum student impact
Words from Our Participants
The experience was not only enjoyable but also deeply practical - I’m walking away with tangible strategies and frameworks I can confidently apply in my own coaching practice.
Olivia Austen,
Christ's College
Thank you for sharing your wisdom, experience, for resourcing us along the way, and for all the time you have invested. TEG have made this major decision process go so much smoother for us all.
Rick Pierce,
Presiding Member of Albany School
I found all the strategies so valuable. Thank you so much Sarah! Your insights were both valuable and challenged my thinking. I really appreciate the way you were open to questions.
Nisitha Beel,
Kelston Girls College
FAQs
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Is catering provided?
Generally, morning tea and lunch are provided for full-day workshops. If you have specific dietary requirements, please ensure you let us know when completing your registration.
Do I need to pay for my course upfront?
No, upfront payment is not required to secure your spot. Your school will be invoiced for the course fees after registration. Prompt payment is appreciated.
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