{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lessons Learned","title":"Why Student Impact Must Drive Instructional Coaching ft. Jim Knight | Lessons Learned | Ep 14","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2384,"description":"What does effective instructional coaching really look like?\n\n“If there’s no goal, it’s just a nice conversation.” -Jim Knight\n\nIn this special episode of Lessons Learned, host Matt welcomes Jim Knight, one of the most influential voices in instructional coaching and K-12 professional learning. With over 20 years of research and 10+ books authored, Jim reflects on his journey from aspiring English teacher to pioneering coach and how instructional support has evolved.\nThroughout the conversation, Jim emphasizes the importance of clear, measurable, and motivating goals tied to the impact on students—and how K-12 schools can use these goals to ensure all of their professional learning is a meaningful use of budget.\nTogether, we explore key topics such as:\nWhy student-centered goals drive sustained improvements in teaching and learning\nHow instructional coaching should balance clarity, accountability, and compassion\nThe role AI can play in accelerating—not replacing—the human side of coaching\nWhy documenting coaching’s impact on student outcomes is essential for demonstrating impact\nConnect with our guest:\nInstructional Coaching Group website: https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/\nAttend the Teaching Leading Coaching Conference: https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/2025-tlc-conference/ \nContact the ICG team: hello@instructionalcoaching.com\n\nWays to tune in:\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bzi3DLY1fCuBknsxWySw6 \nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lessons-learned/id1714296987 \nAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c715776e-3d77-4a8b-806b-207e01b861af \nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@betterlesson4313 ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Mdu1iCieptLWUT04gYzKIFWxEmoqwaPw6uztwTWOCwQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZGQ5/OGFhN2UwNzVjYzhh/ZjkwZWUyYWNlNTU0/Yzg1OS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}