ADAC’s Teacher Instructional Coaching Program, grounded in the Impact Cycle1, provides virtual and on-site instructional coaching to help teachers translate professional learning into consistent classroom practice and improved student outcomes.
The Case for Instructional Coaching
Decades of research also show that when coaching is added to professional learning, the proportion of teachers who actually implement new strategies can increase from a small minority to nearly all participants. Coaching does not just change what teachers know; it changes what they do with students, day after day.
“A recent review of dozens of instructional coaching programs found that coaching consistently led to stronger teaching and better student learning compared to traditional professional development alone”.
Why This Matters for Your School
For leaders, this means instructional coaching is not a “nice to have,” but a direct pathway to stronger instruction, more effective initiatives, and better student outcomes. ADAC’s Teacher Instructional Coaching Program is designed to harness this research-backed impact and make it accessible and affordable for schools through focused, virtual and on-site coaching cycles that can be scaled to each school’s budget.
"My coach creates such a positive and supportive environment. She is personable and uplifting, while also offering constructive feedback and actionable strategies to strengthen my practice.”
Program focus and structure
Centered on Goals, Evidence, and Reflection
- Six-session coaching cycles following an identify–learn–improve–reflect structure, with clear goals and success criteria tied to student engagement and learning.
- Weekly virtual sessions using classroom evidence (including video, when appropriate) to refine strategies and problem-solve in real time.
- Multiple formats—individual, cluster, virtual, in-person, and hybrid—so schools without on-site coaches can still offer high-quality, job-embedded support
If you don’t see the service you had in mind, please reach out. We are happy to develop and customize professional learning workshops to meet your needs.
Services and Delivery Methods
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Individual Coaching Cycles
In-Person and Virtual
One-on-one coaching to set actionable goals, implement effective instructional strategies, and track progress for continuous improvement; fully virtual and accessible to any school.
2
One Day of Coaching
In-Person
Up to three teachers receive brief 1:1 meetings, targeted observations, and follow-up goal-setting and strategy support during a single on-site day.
3
Grade-Band Coaching Cycles
Virtual
Small groups (up to three teachers, e.g., K–2, 3–5, middle school content teams) engage in shared goal-setting, strategy implementation, and collaborative reflection.
4
Grade-Band Launch + Follow-Up Virtual Grade Band Cycle
Hybrid
On-site launch with collaborative analysis of current practice, followed by virtual coaching cycles to implement strategies and reflect using classroom evidence.
5
Targeted Coaching Consultations
Virtual
One-off or as-needed sessions to address specific instructional challenges, initiatives, or student needs, or to extend support after a full coaching cycle.
Interested in learning how our Teacher Instructional Coaching Program can support your school(s)? Submit the form below and Kaitlyn Weston, Director of Instructional Coaching and Program Quality, will be in touch shortly.
