M2: the complete system for continuous growth in your coaching program

As a coach, you know that professional growth can’t be confined to a few observation cycles per year. Research shows that traditional professional development often fails to create lasting change, with only about 30% of teachers implementing new practices consistently after training. But how do you create a culture where reflection and improvement happen naturally and continuously? The answer lies in tools you already have: M2 + MirrorTalk.

Why reflection matters more than ever

In today’s educational environment, finding time for reflection can seem impossible. Packed schedules, endless testing, and increasing student and administrative demands, squeeze out the very practice research shows is essential for professional growth and job satisfaction. Teachers who engage in regular, guided reflection show significant improvements not only in their instructional effectiveness but also in student outcomes. Perhaps most importantly, the intentionality of regular reflection can alleviate stress and the feelings of burnout that cause many teachers to depart the classroom prematurely. 

Three proven ways to support growth

1. Assess starting points

Effective coaching begins with clear baseline data. Capture authentic classroom moments and teachers’ thinking about their experiences to get a precise picture of their current state. 

M2’s high-quality video and audio capture makes it seamless to:

• Document real classroom interactions and evidence of student learning
• Create a baseline evidence of teaching practices
• Set the stage for meaningful coaching conversations

MirrorTalk’s reflection experience also sets the baseline for continuous growth with its:

• Daily recommendations that help teachers facilitate daily instructional changes
• Customized objectives that ensure teachers identify their priorities upfront
• Immediate, constructive feedback that motivates teachers to keep up the momentum

2. Systematically track progress

Studies demonstrate that systematic progress monitoring leads to twice the implementation rate of new teaching practices. With M2 by “systematic” we mean as often as daily, not quarterly or bi-annually. It takes minimal effort and setup to make this a sustainable reality. 

M2 delivers in-the-moment support to teachers daily by:

• Actively observing the class and generating feedback to support instruction
• Tailoring the feedback to teachers’ specific lessons and objectives
• Aligning recommendations to the teachers’ goals for that day

Every week, MirrorTalk – embedded on M2 and available on any device – further reinforces the support cycle by: 

• Teachers engage in talk-based reflection experiences customized to agreed-upon objectives
• You can access clear, actionable takeaways through an easy-to-use dashboard
• MirrorTalk identifies patterns for you, in seconds

With M2+MirrorTalk coaches gain invaluable insights into mindset, tone, and cognitive bias. It allows you to skip the recall and jump straight into meaningful, targeted discussions with every teacher that drive real growth.

3. Cement feedback in your success strategy

One of the most critical ways to create lasting success in any coaching program is to structure reflection in a way where teachers receive frequent, personalized feedback. Unfortunately, this is not something every coach can provide to every teacher, every day and is a leading cause for their coaching initiatives fizzle out. The right kind of feedback keeps spirits up and encourages teachers to adapt their strategies often which in-turn creates opportunities for you to scale what is working and create a culture in your coaching group where growth is ongoing. Here’s how it’s done:

• Scheduling video observations with M2 on a quarterly/semestrial basis ensures formal feedback is structured and aligned with your objectives
• Every time teachers use M2 while they teach, they receive personalized and instantaneous feedback on their instruction
• Regular feedback from teachers’ MirrorTalk weekly reflections highlights Lessons and patterns that help them adjust their strategies accordingly

Recap: how to cultivate change with M2 and MirrorTalk

M2 hardware

• Is your teacher’s out-of-the-box-ready AI companion
• Delivers feedback on the spot for every class period
• Produces high-quality video capture for classroom observations
• Perfect for quarterly/semester documentation

MirrorTalk AI-powered reflections

• Generates relevant customized prompts for teachers to talk through their thinking and self-identify their painpoints
• Provides teachers with immediate, constructive feedback that motivates them to reflect more often
• Provides clearest data visualization, identifies patterns, and deep insights on teachers and their classes

Ready to maximize the growth and sustain it?

You already have these powerful tools at your disposal, as well as our Customer Success Team. We have worked with thousands of coaching programs for the past 13 years. We can show you how to build the foundations your program needs to deliver powerful cycles of growth that have teachers begging to be coached by you. Trust us to help you:

1. Create the best implementation plan for success
2. Execute transformative, long-lasting coaching cycles with MirrorTalk
3. Scale and adapt for years to come!

Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Together, we can build a sustainable culture of growth that transforms teaching and learning in your school.