What does it really take to build a coaching program that works - not just on paper, but in real schools with real people? In this conversation, Jim Knight talks with TLC 2025 presenter Dr. Jataune Jones, about what makes instructional coaching thrive, the power of core values, strong partnerships between coaches and principals, and the importance of shaping coaching around each school's unique context. Dr. Jataune Jones also shares practical ideas like auditing coaching roles, creating school coaching profiles, and building networks where coaches can truly support one another. It's an honest look at how relationships, networks, and shared purpose can lead to meaningful growth for teachers and schools alike. Thank you for being a part of our community. Feedback: We love hearing from you! Leave us a rating or comment to let us know what you think. Stay Connected: Follow our podcast for more episodes packed with insights and inspiration.

What does it really take to build a coaching program that works - not just on paper, but in real schools with real people? In this conversation, Jim Knight talks with TLC 2025 presenter Dr. Jataune Jones, about what makes instructional coaching thrive, the power of core values, strong partnerships between coaches and principals, and the importance of shaping coaching around each school's unique context. Dr. Jataune Jones also shares practical ideas like auditing coaching roles, creating school coaching profiles, and building networks where coaches can truly support one another. It's an honest look at how relationships, networks, and shared purpose can lead to meaningful growth for teachers and schools alike. Thank you for being a part of our community. Feedback: We love hearing from you! Leave us a rating or comment to let us know what you think. Stay Connected: Follow our podcast for more episodes packed with insights and inspiration.

What does it really take to build a coaching program that works - not just on paper, but in real schools with real people? In this conversation, Jim Knight talks with TLC 2025 presenter Dr. Jataune Jones, about what makes instructional coaching thrive, the power of core values, strong partnerships between coaches and principals, and the importance of shaping coaching around each school's unique context.&nbsp;Dr. Jataune Jones also shares practical ideas like auditing coaching roles, creating school coaching profiles, and building networks where coaches can truly support one another. It's an honest look at how relationships, networks, and shared purpose can lead to meaningful growth for teachers and schools alike. Thank you for being a part of our community. Feedback: We love hearing from you! Leave us a rating or comment to let us know what you think. Stay Connected: Follow our podcast for more episodes packed with insights and inspiration.

Dr. Jataune Jones

Jim Knight is the founder of The Instructional Coaching Group, a professional development provider dedicated to offering PD for coaches, teachers, and leaders based on a partnership approach that creates better learning environments for all students. As a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning Jim has spent 25 years studying professional learning and instructional coaching. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Kansas and has won several university teaching, innovation, and service awards. The pioneering work Jim and his colleagues have conducted has led to many innovations that are now central to professional development in schools. Jim wrote the first major article about instructional coaching for the Journal of Staff Development, and his book Instructional Coaching (2007) offered the first extended description of instructional coaching. Jim has written several books in addition to those described above, including the bestsellers Unmistakable Impact (2011), High-Impact Instruction (2013), Focus on Teaching (2014), Better Conversations (2015), The Impact Cycle (2018), and The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching (2021). He has also authored articles featured in Educational Leadership, The Journal of Staff Development, Principal Leadership, The School Administrator, and Kappan.

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Jim Knight is the founder of The Instructional Coaching Group, a professional development provider dedicated to offering PD for coaches, teachers, and leaders based on a partnership approach that creates better learning environments for all students. As a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning Jim has spent 25 years studying professional learning and instructional coaching. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Kansas and has won several university teaching, innovation, and service awards. The pioneering work Jim and his colleagues have conducted has led to many innovations that are now central to professional development in schools. Jim wrote the first major article about instructional coaching for the Journal of Staff Development, and his book Instructional Coaching (2007) offered the first extended description of instructional coaching. Jim has written several books in addition to those described above, including the bestsellers Unmistakable Impact (2011), High-Impact Instruction (2013), Focus on Teaching (2014), Better Conversations (2015), The Impact Cycle (2018), and The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching (2021). He has also authored articles featured in Educational Leadership, The Journal of Staff Development, Principal Leadership, The School Administrator, and Kappan.

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