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We empower districts and schools to shift school culture, build sustainable coaching programs and enhance teacher efficacy to drive student achievement.
Give your team a learning experience that makes an immediate impact. Our hands-on, expert-led sessions equip your educators with fresh ideas and practical tools they can use right away. Whether it’s enhancing instruction, leadership, or school culture, Nicole S. Turner and her team bring the energy and expertise to make a lasting impact on your district.
The SIMPLE
Approach
The SIMPLE Approach to creating impactful schools is a comprehensive strategy designed to help districts, school leaders, and instructional coaches work together to drive meaningful improvements in student achievement. This approach is built on two key components: the SIMPLE Shift and the SIMPLE Blueprint.
THE FOUNDATION
The SIMPLE Shift focuses on transforming the district’s and school leaders’ roles in creating a collaborative and supportive coaching culture. It moves away from punitive practices and toward a culture that fosters growth, support, and shared goals. By redefining how coaching is perceived and implemented, the SIMPLE Shift lays the groundwork for a positive and impactful environment where both teachers and students can thrive.
THE IMPLEMENTATION
The SIMPLE Blueprint provides a clear, actionable framework for instructional coaches, offering step-by-step guidance on how to implement effective coaching strategies. It covers everything from setting a vision to launching coaching cycles, ensuring that every aspect of the coaching program aligns with the district’s goals and the school’s specific needs. The Blueprint equips coaches with the tools they need to support teachers, helping them to grow professionally and enhance their instructional practices.
When districts adopt the SIMPLE Approach, they play a pivotal role in setting the tone for a culture of excellence. District leaders provide the vision and support needed to empower school leaders and instructional coaches, fostering an environment where everyone is aligned with the goal of improving student achievement. School leaders, in turn, become the champions of this culture, guiding their teams and ensuring that the coaching program is effectively integrated into the daily life of the school.
The result is a holistic approach that makes a real difference—improving teacher efficacy, boosting morale, and ultimately leading to better student outcomes. When teachers are supported and successful, students are more likely to succeed as well. This is the essence of the SIMPLE Approach: “Teacher Success equals Student Success.”
By embracing the SIMPLE Shift and the SIMPLE Blueprint, districts can drive a powerful shift in culture and practice, leading to sustained improvements in student achievement and a stronger, more collaborative educational environment.
Download Our PD Catalog
This catalog offers a range of customized professional development options that empower your coaches and leaders to create meaningful, lasting change in your schools.
Professional Development with Simply Instructional Coaching
At Simply Instructional Coaching (SIC), we offer tailored professional development (PD) designed to create lasting change, far beyond the limitations of one-off sessions.
In an educational landscape filled with generic PD that often fails to make a lasting impact, SIC is changing the narrative by providing personalized PD and implementation support tailored to your school or district’s specific needs. Our approach ensures that professional development is not just an event but a launchpad for continuous growth and improvement.
Why Choose SIC’s Approach to PD?
Our goal is to create sustainable change through customized professional development that includes:
- Creating a Culture of Coaching Building an environment where growth is nurtured through continuous coaching.
- Fostering Collaborative Learning: Aligning educators in a shared pursuit of excellence.
- Building Teacher Efficacy: Empowering educators to positively impact student outcomes.
By embracing the core principles of content-focused PD, active learning, collaboration, and expert support, SIC ensures that your professional development efforts lead to meaningful and impactful change.
Overview of Our PD Offerings:
We offer Workshops & Trainings for Instructional Coaches and School Leaders
On-Site and Virtual Options
Half-Day and 1-3 Day Options / Add-On Support / Ongoing PD Program Options
Virtual or On-Site, 1-2 Days
Audience: District Coaches and District Leaders who Support Coaches in Buildings
Description: Walk away with a comprehensive blueprint that clearly defines the mission and vision of your coaching program, aligned with district goals and adaptable for individual schools. This session provides the foundation for a cohesive and effective district-wide coaching strategy.
On-Site Only, 3 Days
Audience: Instructional Coaches and School Leaders (Both Must Be Present)
Description: This 3-day launch lays the foundation for effective coaching by introducing the SIMPLE Blueprint and essential coaching strategies. The first two days focus on equipping coaches with foundational knowledge, while the third day brings together principals and coaches to develop a tailored coaching roadmap, ensuring alignment with each school’s specific needs and goals.
3-Hour Virtual Workshops OR On-Site, 1 Day
Audience: Instructional Coaches
Description: Dive deep into strategic coaching topics such as tiering teachers for support, coaching new and struggling teachers, and data-driven instructional coaching. These sessions provide practical strategies to enhance your coaching practice, whether in a virtual or on-site setting.
Ongoing PD Program, Virtual and On-Site
Audience: School Leaders
Description: This ongoing program begins with a virtual School Coaching Culture Audit, followed by a 2-day culture builder foundations training focused on the Basics of School Coaching Culture and the Simple Shift Framework. It continues with four virtual three-hour workshop sessions, providing sustained support in creating and maintaining a positive coaching culture.
Audience: Instructional Coaches & School Leaders
Description: These days offer on-the-ground support, where SIC coaches work directly with your team in their environment, providing real-time guidance, feedback, and support. This hands-on approach ensures that the strategies and tools introduced during PD are effectively implemented and adapted to your school’s unique context.
Each of these offerings is designed to empower your coaches and leaders, driving sustainable change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Audience: Instructional Coaches & School Leaders
Description: We offer 60-minute Coaching Support Sessions designed to help instructional coaches and school leaders apply what they’ve learned. These sessions provide real-time feedback and guidance, focusing on implementing strategies, refining processes, and addressing any challenges that arise. It’s an option available to support you as you transition from training to practical application.
The SIMPLIFY program stands out in an educational landscape filled with one-off professional development (PD) sessions. Due to its generic approach, traditional PD has often failed to make a lasting impact. SIMPLIFY changes the narrative by delivering a PD and Implementation support and toolkit designed to meet your school’s specific needs. This personalized approach ensures that PD is not just an event but a starting point for ongoing growth and improvement.
Phase 1 – Develop (Year 1)
- Launch 3-Day Professional Development for Coaches & Leaders
- Access video hub with tutorial aids to complete implementation plan
- Receive feedback from implementation coach on coaching plan
Phase 2 – Implement (Year 1)
- Meet bi-weekly with implementation coach for support & continuous training
- Coaches and leaders record practical application of coaching plans
- Implementation coach provides feedback to coaches and leaders
Phase 3 – Reflect (Year 1)
- Evaluate the implementation program and coach/leader goals
- Determine what went well and what didn’t throughout the Simplify Process
- Determine a detailed plan of adjustment and improvement
Phase 4 – Adjust (Year 2 Optional Support)
- Transition bi-weekly coach meetings to monthly
- Ensure adjustments are tailored to coach or leader’s goals and needs
- Continue training on how to continue to adjust coaching plan
Download Our PD Catalog for More Details:
For Onsite PD Inquiries
Contact Cassidy Richardson
cassidy.richardson@solutiontree.com
For Virtual PD Inquiries
Contact Us
support@simplyinstructionalcoaching.com
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What people are saying...
“Will directly use it to establish a new coaching structure in our building. I love that we have a set plan and will have the opportunity to reconnect and reset throughout the school year if needed.”
—Kathleen Lang, Archdiocese of Louisville. St. Martha’s Catholic School
“Before this training, coaching at our district was an idea, but after Nicole Turner’s time and knowledge, coaching is a defined and intentional structure and culture.”
—Steven Barker, Delano Joint Union HSD
“I’m leaving this keynote so inspired.”
I can’t wait to get back to my building to get started on many of Nicole’s ideas. Thank You!
—Participant at Solution Tree’s Effective Coaching Institute
“Nicole Turner is in the perfect role and niche sharing her expertise with schools across the country.”
I am confident that her two days with us will have many, many years of impact on our community. This was the most important professional development our district has ever had. Thank you.
—Lydia J. Ruelas Duran, Delano Joint Union HSD
Additional PD Opportunities
for Coaches & Leaders
(Virtual)
The Simply Coaching Summit returns for its 7th annual event in July 2025, continuing its legacy as the first fully virtual conference dedicated exclusively to instructional coaches and teacher leaders. With a reach that has already impacted over 15,000 coaches in 25+ countries, this summit is designed to provide practical strategies, insightful sessions, and a global community of like-minded professionals.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your coaching skills or connect with fellow educators, the Simply Coaching Summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact in your school.
Solution Tree Workshops
(In-Person)
Join Nicole in person at Solution Tree Institutes and Workshops for an immersive professional development experience. These workshops offer collaborative, hands-on learning, focusing on building effective coaching programs and strong leadership. Walk away with actionable plans and a renewed sense of purpose to drive success in your school.
Books by Nicole S. Turner
Check out the books offering clear guidance and actionable steps for creating impactful coaching programs.
SIGN YOUR TEAM UP
The Impact Builders Society (IBS) is an exclusive community where your district’s coaches and school leaders can come together to drive real change in education. This is not just a professional development program—it’s a collaborative network designed to provide ongoing support, connection, and resources that empower your team to make a lasting impact.
Why the Impact Builders Society:
Effective coaching and leadership are more essential than ever. By signing your team up for the Impact Builders Society, you’re giving them the tools, resources, and community support needed to elevate their coaching and leadership practices—with access to a customizable professional development path that aligns with your district’s specific needs. IBS ensures that your team works as part of a vibrant community of educators committed to excellence, rather than in isolation.
Increase the IMPACT of your district's coaches and leaders!
IBS supports the work of instructional coaching and leadership by providing:
- Tailored Professional Development: Whether your team is focused on launching new coaching initiatives or refining existing strategies, IBS offers a range of courses and resources that meet them where they are.
- Continuous Learning: The Society ensures that professional development isn’t just a one-time event but an ongoing process. With regular updates to content and resources, your team will always have fresh material to enhance their skills.
- Collaborative Community: Through monthly challenges, live discussions, and exclusive sessions, your team can engage with other professionals, share best practices, and tackle challenges together.
What’s included inside the society...
Community Hub
Access to monthly challenges, live group discussions, and "Ask Me Anything" sessions with Nicole, all designed to keep your team engaged and connected.
Learning Hub
A wealth of resources including the SIMPLE Approach Course, mini masterclasses, growth workshops, and quarterly guest workshops, with new content added regularly. Plus, participants can earn PD clock hours and certificates, with opportunities to gain college credit for learning.
Exclusive Bonuses
Including a Resource Hub filled with essential Coaching Forms and Quick Start PD Templates, a Digital Simply Instructional Coaching Planner (Coming Soon), and a Track My Coaching Logbook (Coming Soon).