EC-12 Education
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.
About the Dallas County Coaching Summit
The Dallas County Coaching Summit is a cross-district learning community for educators who support teachers through coaching and instructional leadership. All educators who coach at least one teacher, including instructional coaches, demonstration teachers, cooperating or mentor teachers, content facilitators and coordinators, assistant principals, and principals, are welcome to participate.
Given the high percentage of early-career and uncertified teachers across Dallas County, strong coaching systems are critical to improving instructional quality and student outcomes. DCCS is designed to build the capacity of those leading this work, ensuring teachers receive consistent, high-quality support aligned to district priorities and HQIM implementation.
Through research-based professional learning and collaboration, participants strengthen their ability to observe instruction, deliver actionable feedback, and support teachers in implementing high-quality instruction every day.
Highlights from Year 1 DCCS
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. Please apply or encourage others to apply if you meet the below 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 register.
Program timeline
Registration Open Now!
Registration Deadline: July 31, 2026
Program: September 2026–January 2027
Kickoff Orientation Calls:
- August 3 at 2 PM CT (Supervisors)
- August 5th at 10 AM CT (Supervisors)
- August 7 at 11 AM CT (All participants)
Program nominations
If you are a supervisor that oversees coaches, please complete the nomination form by June 19.
Once nominations are submitted, Commit will work with district leaders to finalize the participant list and select implementation campuses.
Program Content
Professional learning
The Dallas County Coaching Summit series will consist of three full-day PD days for all participants on:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Wednesday, January 20, 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
Following the morning coaching pedagogy sessions, participants will have the opportunity to break into role-specific afternoon sessions that will focus on deep application and practice of skills learned in the morning.
*Full attendance of each session is required.
*All sessions will be held at Pegasus Park in Dallas, TX.
All Dallas County Coaching Summit participants are eligible for up to 18 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits based on attendance.
Cross-district collaboration
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
Campus-based supports
In addition to the Coaching Summit Series, school leadership will receive:
- support in successfully implementing coaching pedagogies
- support develop actionable plans that are coherent, targeted, and aligned to goals
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
Implementation schools
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.
FAQs
Can someone from any district or charter apply, or is it for certain school districts only?
Eligible Dallas County districts:
- Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
- Cedar Hill ISD
- Dallas ISD
- DeSoto ISD
- Duncanville ISD
- Garland ISD
- Grand Prairie ISD
- Irving ISD
- ILTexas
- KIPP
- Lancaster ISD
- Mesquite ISD
- Plano ISD
- Richardson ISD
- Trinity Basin
- Uplift Education
Does someone have to be an instructional coach to apply?
No, the Dallas County Coaching Summit welcomes all roles that heavily focus on coaching, including demonstration teachers, instructional coaches, content facilitators, cooperating or mentor teachers, coordinators, assistant principals, and principals. We recognize that the level of coaching responsibility may vary across districts. Nominated individuals should spend at least a portion of their time supporting teachers through observation, feedback, and other coaching structures such as PLCs and professional development.
What happens if I am unable to attend one or more of the sessions?
This Summit is selective and session participation is mandatory. Please indicate in the nomination form if you have an extenuating circumstance and we will work to accommodate you.
Who facilitates the sessions?
We are proud to partner with SustainED Leaders, who will be delivering both coaching pedagogy professional development in the morning and role-specific professional development in the afternoon.
For any additional questions about the Dallas County Coaching Summit, please reach out to Isabelle Nogoy at isabelle.nogoy@commitpartnership.org.
Dallas County Coaching Summit participants will receive:
Action plan development support
School leadership teams will be able to develop actionable plans for supporting successful implementation of the coaching pedagogies on their campuses that are coherent, targeted, and aligned to district and school-based academic goals.
Principal/Coach supervisor follow-ups
We will offer three live afternoon breakout sessions to support school leadership teams with the successful implementation of the coaching pedagogies on their campuses.
Ongoing implementation support
From our technical assistance providers at SustainEd, implementation support at designated lab school sites ensures best practices to be tested, refined, and scaled across campuses.
Cross-district coaching visits
District teams will receive the opportunity to engage in an optional learning walk at other district campuses, along with three days of professional development with accompanying office hours.
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