Instructional coaching is widely recognized as one of the most effective ways to improve teaching practice. But even in strong systems, a persistent question remains: who supports the coaches?
Edthena’s AI Coach for Instructional Coaches offers a compelling answer. Named a TIME Best Invention of 2025 for its innovative use of AI in teacher reflection, this new module extends coaching support to the coaches themselves—on demand and at no additional cost within the platform.
Designed for flexibility and real-world use, AI Coach enables instructional coaches and teacher mentors to reflect on their own coaching conversations through a structured, self-paced process. After recording a session, coaches engage in guided reflection—considering what worked, what didn’t, and where they can grow. The platform then delivers personalized, targeted feedback aligned to 13 high-impact coaching skills, including active listening and synthesizing insights.
Co-developed with experienced coaching leaders, the tool mirrors the same reflective cycle teachers use—creating coherence across professional learning. It’s also framework-agnostic, supporting widely used models such as Jim Knight’s Impact Cycle, Cognitive Coaching (Arthur Costa and Robert Garmston), Student-Centered Coaching (Diane Sweeney), Transformational Coaching (Elena Aguilar), and The Coaching Habit (Michael Bungay Stanier).
“Every coach needs a coach—someone who can push their reflection, expand their perspective, and help them prepare for challenging conversations,” says Courtney Groskin, instructional learning coach at St. Vrain Valley Schools in Colorado. “This module creates that space. It’s going to be a game-changer.”
By scaling meaningful feedback and reflection, Edthena’s AI Coach helps districts strengthen coaching practice at every level—ultimately benefiting the teachers and students they serve.
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