Workshops

"This workshop helped me approach my clients in a more understanding way, leading to more effective support. I really enjoyed the opportunity to role-play and get real-time feedback. I was in breakout rooms with educators who are not coaches, and I think it was important for them to be there - we can all use some support on how to acknowledge emotions."

Corinna S.

Digital Learning Coach Lead

"The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop has significantly transformed my perspective on coaching. I now possess a strong ability to apply the knowledge and skills of a Transformational Coach to create a positive impact and influence on others."

Rashyra S.

Instructional Coach

"This workshop supported my understanding of Transformational Coaching, and provided so many opportunities to “fumble forward.” I felt that the learning and support was superb, and made so much growth personally and professionally. I highly recommend this workshop to any and everyone who works with others, even if you are not in a coaching role. After attending my practice has changed because I now focus on the whole person, rather than just the coaching task. The workshop helped prepare me for a transition from a general education teacher into an instructional coach role. I feel more prepared to centered the client, teachers in my case, and their values, culture, and identity in coaching sessions."

Tabby R.

Instructional Coach

"Prior to starting The PD Workshop, I was looking for a way to make professional development a more intentional and meaningful experience. During professional development workshops, there is sometimes no built-in time to reflect and develop the ideas further. Also, there is often no follow-up after the event to see what learnings have taken root. The PD Workshop helped me to incorporate the what, why and how into many areas - not just professional development. I have built in time for pair sharing, small group work, and collective sharing."

Karen F.

Head of School

"After attending [Coaching for Equity], I have been able to be more strategic in using questioning to make conversations equity-focused. I have also been able to conceptualize the idea of equity conversations in a broader context. I have included some of the protocols learned in professional learning sessions I have facilitated and in coaching conversations as well. I recommend this workshop to administrators and coaches and district leaders as they support teachers and schools in becoming equitable places for all."

Emily Y.

Coordinator for Staff Development

"This Skill Session helped me reflect on myself as a leader and my presence—something that can feel so abstract, but has been turned into something concretely observable in my ways of being—while also guiding me through a robust approach and all the common scenarios that can arise."

Matt L.

Associate Director of Teaching and Learning

"I cannot say enough about how useful The Gaps Framework has been in my coaching, and helping me in training instructional coaches in how to work with teachers. This changed my coaching and gave me so much confidence too!"

Leah F.

New Teacher Coach

"I love how everything in the Coach Learning Library is so heart-led. As a psychology teacher and learner, I also appreciate the explanations of adult learning and needs. These are well-addressed in each session and leave me feeling confident that I'm using strategies based in evidence and that align with my own values and interests."

Abena B.

Instructional Coach

"It was great to see the ideas from Arise put into practice in a live situation, with outcomes that could not be predicted. Elena showed what an experienced, compassionate coach with many years of practice can do--and she encouraged us to practice, as well, to hone our skills. I love that I had the opportunity to be in person with Elena, I loved the warm feeling of the entire 2 days, I love being treated like a professional, and I love that I feel like I belong to a community of coaches now."

Liz M.

"This was my first in-person training with Bright Morning, and it was incredible. Our online trainings leave me feeling energized, and the in-person training was magical. Being able to meet and connect with a variety of different educators and commit to getting together because our geography makes it more accessible is priceless. Transformational Coaching isn't just profession related--the things we talk about and wish to embody are ways of being in our life, not just in our campus /department lives. Highly recommend if you are ready for the next level of being your true self."

Danielle N.

"This training impacted the way I connect with my audience, plan, and facilitate PD. I was given time to connect with others, receive and give feedback, and time to practice what I was learning. There are many strategies I came away with for me to use. I would recommend this to anyone no matter how long you have been a facilitator because it gives everyone a new lens in designing successful PD."

Ann T.

"If you are looking to take your PD, team meetings, staff development meetings, and workshops to another level, this workshop is for you! [The PD Workshop] was empowering and thoughtfully designed... It validated my current work and allowed me to go deeper."

Precious W.

"As a new supervisor next year, I am so very grateful to have attended The Art of Coaching Teams in-person workshop. I can set up a team with the foundational skills of building meaningful team agreements that will support all members being seen, heard, and valued. In addition, we can begin the year by building our team's emotional intelligence and learning practices for engaging in healthy conflict. By participating in the workshop, I know I have the capacity, tools, and resources to lead in a way that aligns with my core values as a human and educator."

In-person Workshop Participant

"The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop is the best Bright Morning professional development I’ve ever been to in ten years. We had time to gain knowledge, practice skills, and develop community! You should attend if you need to develop into a coach who wants to change the world!"

Kate W.

"This workshop made me reflect deeper about my leadership skills. I love that I was able to show up as myself, reflect on my strengths and weaknesses, and practice how I can continue improving as a human being and as a leader. Such a great experience that will forever impact in how I think, believe, and act moving forward."

Toni R.

"This training breathed new life into my work as an instructional coach. I feel like I finally have the tools needed to fulfill my role."

Joe F.

"Transformational Coaching is a process that has the potential to enact lasting growth and change. There are so many valuable tools and times of reflection in the signature workshop. I highly recommend it to coaches and administration!"

Kaitlin W.

"Coaching For Equity gave me so much HOPE! Hope that the transformations we need are possible and hope that I can learn and practice and have the conversations we all need to make those transformations in our schools happen. Thank you, Bright Morning team!"

Tina M.

"The Art of Coaching Teams workshop went beyond meeting my expectations. It felt so good to be part of a community of learners who wanted to be there and were so open and vulnerable with their contributions to the learning. I liked the role-playing best. It was scary, but it was impactful to practice real potential conversations in a low-stakes way. I really appreciate the learning experience and would take another Bright Morning course in a heartbeat."

Randi R.