Despite increased awareness and attention to systemically underserved students, the needle has barely moved. And teachers are struggling, feeling less supported in a more complex post-pandemic system. We can only unlock student and teacher potential by developing talent. Our belief that “everyone is a coach” creates a unified vision and activates proven practices rooted in the science of learning and development.
Schools that implement instructional coaching see significant gains compared to schools without support.
Instructional coaches have not received formal training in coaching strategies or adult learning principles1
Instructional coaches do not have enough time to work effectively with teachers due to competing, non-coaching duties2
Instructional coaches report lacking access to essential professional learning resources and tools3
1 Aguilar, E. (2013). “The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation.”
2 Gallucci, C., Van Lare, M., Yoon, I. H., & Boatright, B. (2010). “Instructional coaching: Building theory about the role and organizational support for professional learning.”
3 Bean, R., & DeFord, D. (2012). “Coaches and Coaching: Challenges and Opportunities.”
Personalized, job-embedded instructional coaching is a time-tested way to improve teacher performance, student learning experiences, and teacher retention.
Accelerates
Student Learning
Instructional coaching provides teachers with the tools, strategies, and ongoing feedback necessary to improve their practice. Embedded coaching enables teachers to implement more effective instructional practices tailored to their students’ needs.
Supports
Evidence-based practices
Coaches can support teachers in adopting and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies. By breaking down complex pedagogical methods into manageable steps, coaches make it easier for teachers to integrate new practices into their classrooms.
Reduces
Inequities
Coaches work with teachers to analyze data and adjust instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Combined with targeted feedback, modeling, and collaborative problem-solving, coaching enables teachers to address root problems and design multiple learning pathways.
Builds
Collaboration
Instructional coaching fosters school collaboration between teachers, principals, coaches, and other stakeholders. When teachers receive coaching, they are more likely to engage in peer observations, share best practices, and collaborate on problem-solving.
Enhances
Reflection
Coaching encourages teachers to engage in reflective practice, helping them analyze their instructional approaches and adjust them based on student needs and outcomes. This reflective process fosters continuous improvement in teaching.
Our coaching model is the cornerstone of people-centered schools that reflect a culture, mindset, and strategy rooted in growth.
Our research-backed model helps partners build sustainable coaching programs, blending social-emotional learning with powerful, culturally responsive instruction for all students.
NTC collaborates with stakeholders to create a data-driven district, assessing teaching conditions, student learning experiences, and readiness for change. This 360-degree view helps align your goals to an actionable professional learning strategic map.
NTC’s coaching model flexes to fit each district’s unique context, fostering a strengths-based, high-growth environment led by district partner expertise.
Leveraging insights from a joint current-state analysis, NTC partners with districts to set clear goals and establish systems for effective coaching. We design evidence-based, long-term professional learning aligned with classroom practices and district structures.
NTC builds coaching capacity through professional learning, communities of practice, and in-field coaching, integrating evidence-based strategies, grade-level alignment, and culturally responsive teaching for impactful instruction.
NTC builds systems leader capacity in addressing inequities and aligning teacher and student support strategies. Our ongoing consultation includes strategy advising, data analysis, and coaching to adjust and refine the implementation of critical instructional initiatives.
NTC uses program evaluation tools and Guskey’s 5+1 Framework to monitor coaching impact. We track progress, refine professional learning, and ensure data are relevant, actionable, and aligned with district goals.
Early learning educators need tailored coaching to meet the unique developmental needs of their students. NTC partners with districts to implement culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate practices, creating classrooms that are emotionally, intellectually, and physically safe for early learners.
As we enter an era of new challenges and greater accountability, our teachers need more support than ever before. Our partnership with the New Teacher Center is one of these foundational supports. The programs, developed through this partnership, are critical for fostering improvement, wherever needed, to ensure high-quality teacher performance and instruction, and ultimately improve learning outcomes for our students.
Partner with us to implement proven coaching models that drive instructional excellence across your district. Find out how our coaching support can strengthen teacher practice and build a culture of continuous learning.
