Teacher coaching

Wondering how you can prepare for a job or interview in instructional coaching? These are a few suggested reading authors and topics as you begin to learn more about instructional coaching and adult learning. I’m sharing some of the best instructional coaching books that helped me the most, from before I started through my first few years as an instructional coach. #instructionalcoach #instructionalcoaching #coachingteachers #educationcoach #edcoach #education

All teachers benefit from professional reflection and goal setting. It's important for teachers to model self-reflection and metacognition for their students. This can be part of professional development, teacher evaluation, or teacher self-care. Part of preventing teacher burnout is providing teachers wil time and space in which to grow as professionals. This is part of the climate of a positive school building, and instructional coaches and teacher leaders can be part of that continued…

There is nothing I love more about my job, than coaching teachers. Although I am now a current administrator I still get to facilitate adult learning in my building and coach teachers along the way. It's important that as we coach our teachers through the best practices for student learning, we as coaches must follow our same advice. Teach to the learner and let the data guide the instruction. 1. Building relationships with our teachers is number one priority. We cannot expect a…

Moving into a coaching role as a teacher can be daunting for anyone. You spent years in the classroom perfecting your craft and all of a sudden you are in a new role and feel like a first year teacher all over again. But, you don’t have to. This post serves as a guide for…

If more schools took the time for collaborative planning rather than top-down PD, we'd be in a better place.

They do everything from observing teachers to leading PD. What is an instructional coach, and does coaching teachers work?

If you've agreed to mentor a first year teacher, you're probably wondering what the role and responsibilities of a mentor teacher are. Let's dig in!

ABC's of Coaching

Read my five promises on creating and selecting teacher PD that you'll actually love! These promises will be apart of my Virtual Art Retreat!

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.

I love planning professional learning for teachers. It is my absolute favorite part of coaching. Now, that wasn’t always the case, but once ...

Visuals are so important for communicating ideas and promoting best practices. Here are a few infographics that I've used to support teacher learning.

Understand what coaching is, and how to become a better coach. All your coaching questions answered with images, videos, and much more.

I love notebooks. I love planners. I love calendars in all shapes and sizes. And, since you are reading this post on a blog that celebrates ...

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

This has got to be one of my favourite shoots ever! Mia was such a joy to get to know and photograph, and I love …

Some educational consultants specifically help students to get into college or pursue a specific career path. Jocelynn is an educational consultant who works with schools and districts to design and facilitate professional development workshops and a peer coaching model. Her focus really is working in-house with the teachers and with school leadership.

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