I have been actively traveling to instructional coaching conferences, schools, districts, and educational Co-ops for the past three years now and I have come across an alarming observation. The underutilization…
At the beginning of the year, instructional coaches do a lot of work with teachers in terms of reflection on the previous year, goals, or visions for the future, as…
I can’t believe that it’s 2022! Exactly where did 2021 go? It’s a new calendar year for teachers and that means… it’s time for new goals! As a coach or…
Why is it important to be a better listener? A few weeks ago we talked about how trusting your teachers is key to the coaching relationship. On the flip side,…
“Trust is not just leader-down, it’s follower-up, and it’s also sideways – trust among equals at every level so that nobody is gaining on anybody else. We are all bound…
In previous posts (here and here) we’ve talked about how important it is to give out end-of-year surveys. When you do this, it’s important to show your deep gratitude to…
Throughout the year, we ask teachers to willingly open their doors and become vulnerable and open to criticism. One of the hardest parts of being a teacher is feeling like…
When it comes to coaching, whether you’re in the school or online, effectiveness is the keyword to success. One way to give teachers great resources with ease is by using…
The biggest and most important job we have as instructional coaches is to give feedback to the teachers we work with. While it can be easy to focus on the areas teachers need to improve on, it is always important to provide teachers with positive feedback. There are many ways and reasons to provide positive feedback to teachers and in doing so, you will create stronger relationships with those you work with.
Whether or not you are a teacher, coach, aide, doctor, secretary, or truck driver, I think we all have a common thought. How can we make our job a little easier?? Partnering with the principal is one way to help make life more manageable.
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