Instructional coaching

Every Sunday afternoon, I figure out in advance everything that I need to do for the week ahead and create a time blocked plan to work from. Instead of trying to be generally productive or working off a random task list, I thoughtfully organize my work according to what must be done this week, divide […]

I met someone at a conference who recently reached out to me because she got hired as a Math Coach for her district. She asked for some advice on how to get started in her first year. I thought others might be interested as well ... 1. Develop a Shared Vision with your Administrator Get administrators on board with the understanding that research does not support deficit-model coaching and that working with you should be mostly voluntary for teachers. Principals should not expect that you…

This blog post will provide a plethora of information in regards to successfully getting instructional coaching up and running in your building. You’ll be way ahead of the game by combing through the information shared below. It is organized by themed headings to direct your browsing.

A coaching cycle puts a framework in place to ensure teachers are improving in the classroom so that students can too. If you are new to the role of an instructional coach or want more clarity on what you could be doing to better help teachers, this blog post will outline how to successfully set up a coaching cycle at your site.

Tips to help you prepare for instructional coach interview questions and answers, and some quick tips to make sure you stand out in your interview.

As an instructional coach, there are certain items that can make supporting teachers easier. Each of the items shared here are highly recommended by myself as a teacher leader working in multiple buildings across a large district.

Advice to a First Year Instructional Coach - Always A Lesson

Are you an instructional coach? Check out these tips for instructional coaches from a teacher! These tips will help you build the relationships you need to be successful! #instructionalcoach #tipsforteachers #tipsforinstructionalcoaches

As you continuously refine your approaches as a coach, here are a few sub-roles within the coaching role that are important to think about and reflect on in your practice.

Don't Be the Facilitator you Complained About!As an instructional coach, we have ALL had to sit through some type of PD (Professional Development). Oh yea, PD....On thing I always thought as a teacher was. "If I went back and taught my class they way I am being taught right now, it would not be pretty."I know you thought that too at some point. We are constantly told to engage students in the learning but here I am with a college degree getting a PowerPoint read to me. Sitting in PLC's as a…

Are you a teacher transitioning into a coaching role? Experience the thrill and uncertainty of starting anew, feeling like a first-year educator again. Get a glimpse of this incredible journey in our latest post!

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Teachers need to get to a point where they feel like they need their grade level content teams in order to plan and implement curriculum, not like going to a team meeting is just one more thing or a waste of time. So how can instructional coaches help to create Collective Teacher Efficacy in teams? I’m glad you asked! Here are SEVEN tangible ways you as an instructional coach or literacy coach can intentionally help to create high-functioning teams that positively impact students’ learning.

As I was walking through Target the other day, I got all excited when I came across the “back to school” aisle. I’m pretty much like a little kid when it comes to back to school prep. I love it! One of my back to school purchases for this year was a new discbound agenda […]

Instructional coaches can be powerful partners in growth. Let's explore growth coaching questions and ways coaches can support educators.

If you remember, I originally had my planner set-up to also hold my coaching notes. While the system was working out okay, for a lot of reasons, I wasn’t really diggin’ it. So I took some time to rework it. Customized Covers Available at my Etsy Shop The first thing I needed was more space, since […]

Do you find yourself repeating the same thing over and over again in your coaching? Or demonstrating the same instructional practices? Or walking through the same how-to with multiple teachers? Then you need easy buttons! Learn what they are, how to make them and how they can support your coaching immediately.

What Instructional Coaching Is and Is Not - Beth Segner