engage2learn acquires Instructional Coaching Group

● STRATEGIC | EDUCATION · K-12

AUGUST 27, 2026

engage2learn (Leeds) acquires Instructional Coaching Group

TARGET

Research-based instructional coaching frameworks, professional development institutes, and a coaching platform for K-12 principals, coaches, and teachers, built on Jim Knight's three decades of research.

Ownership	Founder-owned
Headcount	2-10 FTEs
Headquarters	Lawrence, Kansas
Leadership	Jim Knight, Founder and Senior Partner
Sell-side advisor	—

ACQUIRER

engage2learn

K-12 educator support platform offering leadership coaching, teacher development, data insights, and the GroweLab AI coaching tool for public school districts.

Ownership	PE-backed · Leeds Equity Partners; Leeds Equity Partners
Headcount	~60 FTEs
Headquarters	Austin, Texas
Deal team	Jeffrey Leeds, Managing Partner (Leeds Equity Partners) Scott VanHoy, Partner (Leeds Equity Partners)
Leadership	Shannon Buerk, Founder and CEO
Buy-side advisor	—

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engage2learn -> Instructional Coaching Group  (2026-09-18)
add_on | Education | announced
Target: Research-based instructional coaching frameworks, professional development institutes, and a coaching platform for K-12 principals, coaches, and teachers, built on Jim Knight's three decades of research.
Website: instructionalcoaching.com | Buyer site: engage2learn.org
HQ: Lawrence, Kansas | Ownership: founder-owned | Buyer sponsor: Leeds Equity Partners | Buyer ownership: pe-backed
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