Session 1: September 16th, 2026

Session 2: November 4th, 2026

Session 3: January 20th, 2027

All sessions will be held from 8:30AM-3PM.

Kick Off Orientation Calls

August 3rd @ 2 PM (supervisors)

August 5th @ 10 AM (supervisors) 

August 7th @ 11 AM (all participants)

The Dallas County Coaching Summit is an exclusive learning community for campus and district-based professionals whose roles primarily involve leveraging instructional coaching to support teacher growth and development, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes.

About the Dallas County Coaching Summit

The Dallas County Coaching Summit is an exclusive learning community for campus and district-based professionals whose roles primarily involve leveraging instructional coaching to support teacher growth and development, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes. All educators, including instructional coaches, demonstration teachers, content facilitators and coordinators, assistant principals, and principals, are welcome to participate.

Given the high percentage of uncertified teachers and early-career educators, coaching plays a critical role in shifting teacher practices and works to build and refine the instructional systems required to improve student outcomes.

This summit will provide a community of practice for campus and/or district leaders supporting literacy and numeracy across all grade levels. Through research-based sessions, summit participants will engage in collaborative learning, problem-solving, and targeted professional development to enhance pedagogy, strengthen content knowledge, and refine their coaching practices to better support teacher growth and student success.

Participant Profile

We are seeking campus and/or district leaders who are passionate about transforming their campuses into leading models of instructional excellence and HQIM (High-Quality Instructional Materials) implementation. Encouraged to apply are anyone who meets the following criteria:

• Coach at least one teacher 
• Adaptability: Openness to refining current pedagogy and practices based on the latest research and instructional practice guides. 
• Belief in students: A strong conviction that all students can succeed. 
• Analytical skills: Demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions. 

Both new participants and returning DCCS participants who would like to build on their learnings from last year are encouraged to apply!

Program Content

Professional Learning

Implementation Schools

The Dallas County Coaching Summit series will consist of three full-day PD days for all participants on:  

• Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 
• Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 
• Wednesday, January 20th, 2027 

Session Content: 

• Session 1: Foundations of Coaching Practice (Observation & Feedback)  
• Session 2: Coaching for Effective Lesson Implementation 
• Session 3: Data-Driven Coaching and Instructional Impact  

Afternoon Breakout Session by Role:

• Instructional Coaches
• Assistant Principals or Principals
• Coaching Supervisors

Participants will break out into differentiated afternoon sessions based on their role. Afternoon sessions will provide participants with deep application time of concepts learned in the morning pedagogy sessions. 

*Full attendance of each session is required for all participants, including supervisors.

All Dallas County Coaching Summit participants are eligible for up to 18 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits based on attendance.

Districts have the opportunity to designate implementation campuses, with a focus on supporting at-risk campuses, to receive deeper, targeted coaching support throughout the year. 

These campuses serve as real-time learning environments where participants: 

• Apply Summit learning in authentic settings  
• Engage in monthly coaching cycles with additional support  
• Test, refine, and scale effective instructional practices  

This opportunity is available to all participating districts, regardless of LIFT participation. 

Reach out for campus selection advising and support: chelsea.valdez@commitpartnership.org

Campus-based Supports

Cross-district Collaboration

In addition to the Coaching Summit Series, school leadership will receive: 

• support in successfully implementing coaching pedagogies
• support developing actionable plans that are coherent, targeted, and aligned to goals 

District teams will receive the opportunity to engage in: 

• optional learning walk at other district campuses 
• three days of professional development with other district leaders in Dallas County