The effect of instructional coaching on the implementation of new teaching strategies and school initiatives has been found to be significant in numerous studies. Those studies have led to districts across the nation launching coaching programs and coaching supports within their schools. 

The reality of coaching, though, is that without the full engagement of the teachers, the impact of our efforts will stall. While many teachers are eager for the embedded professional learning and support that coaches provide, others view it as "one more thing" or as something that is best suited for those new to the profession.

During the Fall 2025 FIRST Education VIRTUAL Coaching Summit, we will confront the need for deep teacher engagement head on. The Summit will begin with a kickoff session that defines the challenge of teacher satisfaction and engagement with coaching. Participants will learn ways to identify coaching on-ramps with each of their teachers and will begin to plan that work.

The breakout sessions of the Summit will provide real strategies and resources for addressing the current classroom challenges that our teacher face. Each session will be led by experts on topic they will present, ensuring that conference participants are learning relevant and meaningful approaches.

Lastly, symposium opportunities after each round of breakout sessions will engage coaches in peer-to-peer networking facilitated by the breakout presenters. During the symposium sessions, participants will refine their understanding of the challenges their teachers are facing and create their next steps to address them.

By the conclusion of the Fall 2025 FIRST Education Coaching Summit, participants will have a plan of action for engaging teachers in coaching that directly addresses the challenges in their classroom in such a way that leads to learning impact.

Can't Attend Live on November 11? No problem! Registration includes recorded access to the Opening Session and all Breakout Sessions until February 28, 2026.