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Podcasts and Upcoming Events
"Student-Focused Coaching is an invaluable guide and has directly impacted our collaboration with teachers nationwide. This practical model emphasizes the importance of maximizing teacher knowledge and efficacy and engages educators in collaborative problem-solving to prevent future challenges. In gathering feedback, we've learned that teachers and coaches are applying the student-focused approach to goal setting and instruction within their classroom setting. They also love the opportunity to learn with and from their colleagues. Thank you for providing such clear guidance on the many layers of effective coaching!" AIM Institute for Learning & Research (Pennsylvania)
Student-Focused Coaching is now partnered with Credentials Unlimited to offer you an opportunity to learn more about the impact instructional coaching can have on maximizing every educator's skills and knowledge to enhance student learning. This course can benefit district- or school-level supervisors who want to increase their knowledge of instructional coaching. For those interested, this course can be a first step in becoming certified to provide contractual services using Student-Focused Coaching (SFC) materials. Click on the image left for more information.
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight
Learning MATTERS: Carla Chit-Chats with Daryl Michel (Download the discussion sheet HERE)
The invisible leader: Facilitation in Lesson Study - article by John Paul Mynott and Daryl Michel
Published in the Educational Process International Journal September 30, 2022
Implementing the Science of Reading: How School Leaders Can Support Instructional Change - Discover how professional learning can help educators unlock the power of the Science of Reading. (Dr. Michel begins his presentation at 2:32 in the recording)
Reading Recess - Conversation with Dr. Michel about instructional coaching and lesson study.
Learning MATTERS: Carla chit chats with Dr. Michel to explore the essential elements of an effective coaching culture in schools, emphasizing the importance of trust, leadership, and system wide commitment.
Coaching Done Well Jim Thompson hosts Dr. Kim Richardson and Dr. Daryl Michel to discuss the importance of creating a supportive environment for coaches, challenges faced by coaches, and hopes for the future.
Upcoming Conference Presentations
December 4, 2025: University of Cincinnati: Inclusive Instructional Leadership Session 1 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Presentation Title: Characteristics of High-Performing Schools, communication, Teamwork and Staff Collaboration
December 8, 2025: Cooperative Educational Service Agency 5 (Portage, WI)
Presentation Title: Instructional Leadership Through Student-Focused Coaching
January 16, 2026: University of Cincinnati: Inclusive Instructional Leadership Session 2 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Presentation Title: Characteristics of High-Performing Schools: High Standards
February 5, 2026: University of Cincinnati: Inclusive Instructional Leadership Session 3 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Presentation Title: Characteristics of High-Performing Schools: Aligned Curriculum and Instruction with Standards and Assessments
March 10, 2026: University of Cincinnati: Inclusive Instructional Leadership Session 4 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Presentation Title: Characteristics of High-Performing Schools: Professional Development and Learning
March 11 - 13, 2026: Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning Institute (New Orleans, LA)
Presentation Title: TBD
April 2, 2026: University of Cincinnati: Inclusive Instructional Leadership Session 5 (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Presentation Title: Characteristics of High-Performing Schools: Supportive Learning Environment
May 7 - 9, 2026: DSF Language, Literacy and learning Conference (Perth, Western Australia)
Presentation Title: Metacognitive Conversations: Making Your Invisible Thinking Visible Through Oral and Expressive Language; the Impact of a Collaborative Model of Instructional Coaching Student-Focused Coaching (SFC; Hasbrouck & Michel, 2022) on Teacher Practice and on Reading and Spelling Outcomes for Early Years' Students
May 26 - 28, 2026: Student-Focused Coaching with Learning Matters (New Zealand)
Presentation Title: TBD
June 3, 2026: Student-Focused Coaching (Wellington, New Zealand)
Presentation Title: TBD
June 5, 2026: Student-Focused Coaching (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Presentation Title: TBD