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Leadership and coaching

Leadership tools

We support you so you can support them

School leaders often tell us they feel uncertain how to give teacher feedback that leads to better student results. Our guided classroom drop-ins, walkthroughs, and coaching sessions give you the practical tools you need to support your teachers so they can support their students.

Classroom drop-ins and walkthroughs​

We don’t just describe effective teaching. We show you by applying the same instructional practices we recommend, so you can see the techniques in action.

Coaching cycles for leaders​

Demystify instructional coaching with clear protocols, scripts, checklists and shared language that help teachers improve while feeling supported.

Training for instructional coaches​

Take your instructional coaching program to the next level with advanced training, modeled coaching sessions, and ongoing remote support.

Peer coaching and observation

Accelerate progress with peer observation routines that help teachers give useful feedback and strengthen instructional practice together.

Direct and explicit instruction

Dive deep into the evidence behind direct instruction and the science of learning to better support implementation at your school.

Our approach

Rooted in the science of learning and explicit instruction

We leverage a deep understanding of the science of learning to provide school leaders with practical tools that produce meaningful improvements in classroom practice, benefiting students. 

How we work with school leaders

No abstract philosophy here. We give you practical tools for strong instructional leadership, model those tools, provide incremental practice opportunities and then support your progress longterm. 

The toolkit

Giving effective feedback is an art and a science. We train leaders on evidence-backed methods for helping teachers improve instructional practice for better student results.

Live modeling

We conduct 1-1 coaching sessions with your teachers, visit classrooms with you, and model feedback during drop-ins and walkthroughs.

Supported practice

Practice new techniques incrementally with full support from our team so you feel confident using your new coaching skills. 

Gap tasks

Complete focused tasks between visits so progress continues and in-person sessions become momentum boosters instead of back-track. 

Ongoing support

We continue to provide support remotely as questions arise during your day-to-day instructional leadership. 

Ready to improve student outcomes?

Ready to improve student outcomes?

Coaching programs

Build or strengthen your coaching program

Whether you're looking to build an instructional coaching program from scratch, evolve your existing coaching program or are looking for outside coaching support, our team of experienced instructional coaches can help.

Lasting results

Accelerate results with teacher PD sessions

Looking for positive results fast? Pairing leadership support with professional development sessions for teachers gives you instant momentum and fuel for the road ahead.

Learn more about our professional development sessions >> 

Real results in real schools

"Zach is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate people I know when it comes to staff development. ... Every teacher who hears him speak is better because of it."
Bradley Busch, Director of InnerDrive
There are many presenters who can provide engaging and relevant professional development sessions. There are also many presenters who can speak authoritatively about the science of learning. Unfortunately, there are very few who can do both at the same time. Zach Goshell is one of them.
— Dylan William
Working with Zach Groshell has been a game-changer for our school division. He has a rare ability to translate research into practical, classroom-ready strategies that resonate with teachers… [his] partnership has strengthened our instructional leadership, sharpened our focus on evidence-informed practice, and reminded us what great teaching looks and feels like.
— Jessica Worden, Director of programs and student services, Evergreen School Division
Zach exemplifies what it means to make the complex accessible. … His work has made a lasting impact on our team—and, by extension, the thousands of educators and students we support across the country.
— Christine Teahan, The Writing Revolution
When I started teaching, I felt like I was just putting out fires as issues arose. Dr. Groshell’s coaching has provided me with the tools to manage my classroom and to put the focus on the academics.
— Taylor Burns, Spanish teacher
Zach has been an invaluable partner in our district’s efforts to improve teaching and learning. … [H]e has helped us build a strong foundation in the science of learning and, just as importantly, supported us in translating that knowledge into practical, high-impact classroom strategies.
— Lynn Gaffney, Assistant superintendent, Watertown school district
"Zach is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate people I know when it comes to staff development. ... Every teacher who hears him speak is better because of it."
Bradley Busch, Director of InnerDrive
There are many presenters who can provide engaging and relevant professional development sessions. There are also many presenters who can speak authoritatively about the science of learning. Unfortunately, there are very few who can do both at the same time. Zach Goshell is one of them.
— Dylan William
Working with Zach Groshell has been a game-changer for our school division. He has a rare ability to translate research into practical, classroom-ready strategies that resonate with teachers… [his] partnership has strengthened our instructional leadership, sharpened our focus on evidence-informed practice, and reminded us what great teaching looks and feels like.
— Jessica Worden, Director of programs and student services, Evergreen School Division
Zach exemplifies what it means to make the complex accessible. … His work has made a lasting impact on our team—and, by extension, the thousands of educators and students we support across the country.
— Christine Teahan, The Writing Revolution
When I started teaching, I felt like I was just putting out fires as issues arose. Dr. Groshell’s coaching has provided me with the tools to manage my classroom and to put the focus on the academics.
— Taylor Burns, Spanish teacher
Zach has been an invaluable partner in our district’s efforts to improve teaching and learning. … [H]e has helped us build a strong foundation in the science of learning and, just as importantly, supported us in translating that knowledge into practical, high-impact classroom strategies.
— Lynn Gaffney, Assistant superintendent, Watertown school district
"Zach is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate people I know when it comes to staff development. ... Every teacher who hears him speak is better because of it."
Bradley Busch, Director of InnerDrive
There are many presenters who can provide engaging and relevant professional development sessions. There are also many presenters who can speak authoritatively about the science of learning. Unfortunately, there are very few who can do both at the same time. Zach Goshell is one of them.
— Dylan William
Working with Zach Groshell has been a game-changer for our school division. He has a rare ability to translate research into practical, classroom-ready strategies that resonate with teachers… [his] partnership has strengthened our instructional leadership, sharpened our focus on evidence-informed practice, and reminded us what great teaching looks and feels like.
— Jessica Worden, Director of programs and student services, Evergreen School Division
Zach exemplifies what it means to make the complex accessible. … His work has made a lasting impact on our team—and, by extension, the thousands of educators and students we support across the country.
— Christine Teahan, The Writing Revolution
When I started teaching, I felt like I was just putting out fires as issues arose. Dr. Groshell’s coaching has provided me with the tools to manage my classroom and to put the focus on the academics.
— Taylor Burns, Spanish teacher
Zach has been an invaluable partner in our district’s efforts to improve teaching and learning. … [H]e has helped us build a strong foundation in the science of learning and, just as importantly, supported us in translating that knowledge into practical, high-impact classroom strategies.
— Lynn Gaffney, Assistant superintendent, Watertown school district
"Zach is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate people I know when it comes to staff development. ... Every teacher who hears him speak is better because of it."
Bradley Busch, Director of InnerDrive
There are many presenters who can provide engaging and relevant professional development sessions. There are also many presenters who can speak authoritatively about the science of learning. Unfortunately, there are very few who can do both at the same time. Zach Goshell is one of them.
— Dylan William
Working with Zach Groshell has been a game-changer for our school division. He has a rare ability to translate research into practical, classroom-ready strategies that resonate with teachers… [his] partnership has strengthened our instructional leadership, sharpened our focus on evidence-informed practice, and reminded us what great teaching looks and feels like.
— Jessica Worden, Director of programs and student services, Evergreen School Division
Zach exemplifies what it means to make the complex accessible. … His work has made a lasting impact on our team—and, by extension, the thousands of educators and students we support across the country.
— Christine Teahan, The Writing Revolution
When I started teaching, I felt like I was just putting out fires as issues arose. Dr. Groshell’s coaching has provided me with the tools to manage my classroom and to put the focus on the academics.
— Taylor Burns, Spanish teacher
Zach has been an invaluable partner in our district’s efforts to improve teaching and learning. … [H]e has helped us build a strong foundation in the science of learning and, just as importantly, supported us in translating that knowledge into practical, high-impact classroom strategies.
— Lynn Gaffney, Assistant superintendent, Watertown school district