Effective coaches make time for their own learning. As they systematically engage in professional learning, they develop and deepen their knowledge in areas including the Standards for Professional Learning (Learning Forward, 2011), adult learning principles, and research-based instructional practices. This ongoing learning process doesn't happen automatically. It takes intentional design and support at the district and school levels. When district leaders keep a vigilant, strong focus on the content and quality of professional learning, coaches develop common vocabulary and skills, which supports equity for all students. However, even in districts that offer professional learning for coaches, what coaches often experience is one-time training and curriculum sharing rather than tools and ongoing conversations about improvement. Fort Wayne Community Schools, the largest school district in Indiana, breaks that mold. A model of a district wide learning system, Fort Wayne illustrates the central role of coaching in a systemic professional learning approach and what effective support for coaching looks like.