Event: 2025-2026 Mathematics Education Center Webinar Series Teaching Together: Collaborative Practices in Mathematics Education

Date: Apr 13, 2026

Time: 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Location: Virtual

Description:

Designing the Debrief: A Structure for Coaches to Guide Reflective, Content-focused Conversations

This session introduces a Debrief Conversational Structure that helps coaches facilitate meaningful, reflective discussions with mathematics teachers as part of Content-Focused Coaching cycles. Presenters will share the structure, an accompanying Implementation Framework, and research-based insights into how coaches enacted and adapted these tools across multiple coaching cycles. Using video clips, examples, and discussion, participants will reflect on their own coaching and consider how these tools can support diverse teacher learning needs. Attendees will leave with practical strategies, ready-to-use tools, and a clearer vision for leading reflective coaching conversations that are responsive and purposeful.

Ryan Gillespie
Ryan Gillespie, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of mathematics education at the University of Idaho. His work focuses on improving professional learning for mathematics teachers, particularly through coaching. Ryan has experience as a mathematics teacher, coach, and professional development specialist, and has led multiple grant-funded projects involving coaching.
 
Jennifer Kruger
Jennifer Kruger, Ph.D., Director of K-12 Professional Learning at the Center for Professional Development and Education Reform, University of Rochester, designs, implements, and researches professional learning initiatives. Experienced in teaching, coaching, and designing professional learning, she has served on leadership teams for multiple grant-funded coaching and teacher leadership projects.
 
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