A SIMPLE Framework to Coach Teachers Part 2 – Episode 3

Ready to learn more about The SIMPLE Blueprint for Instructional Coaching? In the last episode, I explained the foundation of my SIMPLE framework to coach teachers. During this episode, we explore the second half of the blueprint, which is the work of coaching.

In this episode, you’ll learn about providing strategic support, launching coaching cycles, and engaging in professional learning. I talk about using the Simple Core Four trajectory to identify areas teachers need to work on and explain how you can use it to coach teachers. Plus, I give you the five steps to use in coaching cycles. Tune in now to learn more about these impactful strategies!

Topics in Episode 3 – A SIMPLE Framework to Coach Teachers Part 2

• Providing strategic support – Getting a baseline snapshot, tiering teachers for support, and differentiating support based on tiers
• What is The Simple Core Four and how it helps you identify four areas that teachers need to work on
• Organization and management in the classroom
• Creating a culture of respect and positive learning
• Content planning and instructional execution
• Differentiating instruction for students and teachers
• Materials that support learning and pacing lessons
• Using data to inform instruction and to tier teachers for support
• Impactful strategies that support rigor in the classroom
• PAR cycles – planning and practice, act, and reflect
• Launching coaching cycles
• The five steps of coaching cycles
• Engaging in professional learning and examples of professional development