A Coaching in Education Conference 2026

We are so excited to welcome for the first time in New Zealand - world renowned expert in Instructional Coaching Dr Jim Knight, CEO of the Instructional Coaching Group and Growth Coaching International.

DAYS 1 AND 2: 5 & 6 August 2026

"Instructional Coaching Done Well"

with Dr Jim Knight

THEME:

A Practical Blueprint for Instructional Coaching Success—empowering school leaders and teachers to drive student learning, strengthen teacher development, and build sustainable coaching programmes.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN:

• 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

Effective coaching is at the heart of teaching and learning that positively impact students learning, engagement and wellbeing.

Knowing that every school is different, how do you create a sustainable, impactful instructional coaching program that really works in the short and long term?

Join Dr Jim Knight, the world’s leading expert in instructional coaching, for a special learning experience designed to help school leaders, instructional coaches, and educators answer this question.

For over 25 years, Dr Jim Knight has researched what makes instructional coaching work—collaborating with over 150,000 educators worldwide to develop practical coaching strategies that drive student and student success.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• The 7 Success Factors of Instructional Coaching – Understand the essential elements of effective coaching programs
• How to Develop a Coaching Culture – Create a sustainable and scalable approach to coaching in your school
• Practical Coaching Strategies – Learn real-world techniques to engage teachers and drive student success
• Coaching Conversations that Work – Practice and learn the art of productive, growth-focused coaching discussions
• How to Support Coaches Effectively – Explore tools to set instructional coaches for success

BENEFITS:

• Understand the essential elements of effective coaching programs
• Create a sustainable and scalable approach to coaching in your school
• Learn real-world techniques to engage teachers and drive student success
• Practice and learn the art of productive, growth-focused coaching discussions
• Equip leaders with the tools to empower instructional coaches

DAY 3: 7 August 2026

with Dr Jim Knight, Chris Munro and Alison Spence

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.

KEY MESSAGE:

• Coaching is not a role, it’s a way of being
• Every conversation is an opportunity to lead, influence and grow others
• Coaching, done well, ripples across individuals, teams, leaders and school-wide culture

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