EMPOWER EVERY CLASSROOM™
SPEAKING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
WITH NICOLE
Nicole is available to conduct virtual and onsite professional development workshops, keynote speeches, and embedded coaching. All presentations are tailored to the specific needs of your school or organization.
Now booking for Spring & Summer 2024
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Our movement is centered on one guiding belief: Every Teacher Needs a Coach. This conviction is rooted in my diverse roles as a teacher, administrator, and coach, and it’s been bolstered by every lesson, challenge, and triumph I’ve encountered. Through “Simply Instructional Coaching,” I present three core pillars:
Simplify Instructional Coaching
We must strip away complications, hone in on essentials, and ensure that coaching is efficient and truly effective.
Create a Lasting Impact on Teaching and Learning
With a firm commitment, we can guarantee that every student not just learns, but thrives. We believe in arming every educator with the tools and support they need to foster this success.
Forge a Culture of Coaching
It’s not about individualized sessions for every educator; it’s about recognizing the undeniable fact that every teacher deserves a guiding hand—a coach.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Keynote
Unlocking a New Path Towards Change: Empower Instructional Coaches to Lead the Way and Create Sustainable Impact in the School Building
“We’re all here for kids.” We’ve heard this sentiment time and time again. But in recent years, a new wave of obstacles and challenges has widened the chasm between well-intentioned educators and the very kids they are trying to support. Instructional coaches are well-positioned to help teachers navigate these challenges and obstacles to best support their students. But before coaches can effectively support teachers, they need a clear vision for, and understanding of, the most high-yield focus areas and a concise guide for how to best embark on the coaching journey. First, Nicole will introduce her S.I.M.P.L.E. Blueprint for Instructional Coaching, a roadmap that walks through the entire coaching journey: setting a vision, introducing your role, making a plan, providing strategic support, launching coaching cycles, and engaging in professional learning. Then, Nicole will unpack her CORE 4 framework by outlining the most impactful areas on which instructional coaches can focus their coaching efforts with individual teachers. Together, these frameworks outline the WHAT and HOW of coaching so that teachers can best support students.
Workshop
S.I.M.P.L.E Overview
- TIME: One Day
- AUDIENCE: New and Seasoned Instructional Coaches and All Administrators
- BOOK PAIRING: The SIMPLE Framework for Instructional Coaching™
Recognizing the common struggle among instructional coaches to find an impactful, clear, and practical coaching strategy, this one-day workshop presents the SIMPLE Blueprint. This coaching framework is meticulously designed to alleviate the challenges of differentiated support for teachers and enhance the quality of professional development. Throughout this immersive session, coaches will be introduced to various impactful coaching strategies that will help in making significant strides in instructional improvement for both teachers and students. By the workshop’s end, coaches be furnished with the necessary tools and insights to formulate a realistic and actionable plan, addressing the previously unmet needs for impactful instruction.
Objectives:
- Acquire a brief understanding of the SIMPLE Blueprint, a coaching framework designed to overcome the challenges of differentiated support for teachers and enrich professional development quality.
- Master swift, effective strategies for identifying teacher needs and creating actionable coaching plans that have a direct impact on instruction.
- Explore a variety of proven coaching strategies and advice designed to empower your teachers in the classroom and improve instructional quality.
- Leave the workshop with a coherent, actionable, and impactful vision for enhancing educational outcomes in your school or district, effectively addressing the struggles faced by coaches lacking a structured plan
- Time: One Day
Audience: New and Seasoned Instructional Coaches and All Administrators
Book Paring: The SIMPLE Framework for Instructional Coaching™
Workshop
S.I.M.P.L.E Launch: A Two-Day In-depth Workshop for Instructional Leaders
- TIME: Two Consecutive Days
- AUDIENCE: New and Seasoned Instructional Coaches and All Administrators
- BOOK PAIRING: The SIMPLE Framework for Instructional Coaching™
Acknowledging the difficulties often faced by instructional leaders in establishing impactful and organized coaching strategies, we’ve curated this two-day, in-depth workshop around the SIMPLE Blueprint. This well-rounded coaching model has been meticulously tailored to resolve the challenges tied to providing differentiated support for teachers, and consequently, to improve the quality of professional development initiatives. Across the course of this interactive workshop, you will delve into a wide array of effective coaching strategies, each designed to fuel noticeable enhancements in both teaching practices and student learning outcomes. After completion, you’ll have a wealth of practical tools and insights at your disposal, enabling you to construct a pragmatic, actionable plan to address the pressing needs for impactful instruction.
Objectives:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the SIMPLE Blueprint, an innovative coaching model designed to conquer the challenges related to providing differentiated teacher support and advancing professional development.
- Absorb quick yet effective tactics for discerning teacher needs and constructing dynamic coaching plans that will make a substantial difference in instructional quality.
- Probe into a multitude of reliable coaching strategies and tips with a proven track record of bolstering teacher effectiveness within the classroom.
- Exit the workshop equipped with a clear, implementable, and potent plan for boosting educational outcomes across your school or district, directly addressing the hurdles faced by coaches without a systematic approach.
Workshop
Providing Strategic Support: How to Tier Teachers for Maximum Growth
- TIME: Two Consecutive Days
- AUDIENCE: New and Seasoned Instructional Coaches and All Administrators
- BOOK PAIRING: The SIMPLE Framework for Instructional Coaching™
This workshop aims to equip coaches and leaders with the necessary skills and strategies to effectively navigate the diverse needs of teachers. Recognizing that teachers’ needs vary from novice to experienced professionals, it becomes crucial to provide tailored support. Much like teachers differentiate instruction to accommodate the learning requirements of their students, this workshop advocates a similar approach for coaches. It’s about understanding that while it’s impossible to be all things to all people, coaches can be strategic and adaptive in their support roles. By the end of this session, participants will gain insights into providing individualized coaching support, enabling each teacher to flourish in their unique capacities.
Objectives:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the SIMPLE Blueprint, an innovative coaching model designed to conquer the challenges related to providing differentiated teacher support and advancing professional development.
- Absorb quick yet effective tactics for discerning teacher needs and constructing dynamic coaching plans that will make a substantial difference in instructional quality.
- Probe into a multitude of reliable coaching strategies and tips with a proven track record of bolstering teacher effectiveness within the classroom.
- Exit the workshop equipped with a clear, implementable, and potent plan for boosting educational outcomes across your school or district, directly addressing the hurdles faced by coaches without a systematic approach.
Workshop
Supporting New and Uncertified Teachers
- TIME: Two Consecutive Days
- AUDIENCE: New and Seasoned Instructional Coaches and All Administrators
- BOOK PAIRING: The SIMPLE Framework for Instructional Coaching™
The current education landscape faces a record-breaking number of teacher openings, leading to an influx of new, uncertified, and struggling educators. These teachers are navigating the challenges of teaching without the benefit of formal training or comprehensive support, and as a result, they may not know what they need to succeed. To help these educators, we must create a coaching model that emphasizes autonomy while providing the guidance and structure necessary to build a strong foundation in the classroom. In this workshop, participants will explore the concept of Structured Autonomy and its application in coaching through the Simple Core 4 framework. Nicole S. Turner, a seasoned coach with extensive experience in inner-city schools, will share valuable insights drawn from both personal experiences as a transition to teacher participant and years of coaching teachers who have undergone alternative education or one-year transition programs.
Objectives:
- Understand the unique challenges facing new, uncertified, and struggling teachers in today’s educational landscape, particularly those in low-performing and low-socioeconomic areas.
- Explore the concept of Structured Autonomy and its role in effective coaching for these educators.
- Learn about the Simple Core 4 framework, which provides the foundation for implementing Structured Autonomy in coaching.
- Discuss strategies for adapting coaching techniques to various classroom contexts and teacher needs.
- Reflect on how to promote teacher voice and ownership throughout the coaching process while still providing essential guidance and support
Workshop
Diving into Coaching Cycles
- TIME: One Day
- AUDIENCE: New and Seasoned Instructional Coaches and All Administrators
- BOOK PAIRING: The SIMPLE Framework for Instructional Coaching™
Participants in this workshop will delve into the successful application of the P.A.R. Coaching Cycle (Plan, Act, Reflect) – a strategic and differentiated tool for empowering teachers – and will get the chance to apply this approach through real-world examples and guided exercises. This five-step cycle is crucial for instructional coaches aiming to optimize teacher growth and propel student success. By identifying and responding to the unique challenges each teacher brings, coaches can facilitate transformative change. This workshop offers an in-depth study of the P.A.R. Coaching Cycle, conceived and deployed by Nicole in Title I schools, which has demonstrably boosted the confidence and teaching competence of new and uncertified teachers. As a comprehensive framework for a myriad of coaching scenarios, the P.A.R. Cycle equips instructional coaches with strategic and differentiated tools to assist teachers in setting and fulfilling their goals.
Objectives:
- Immerse in hands-on learning with the five-step P.A.R. Coaching Cycle, understanding its successful implementation across a variety of educational contexts.
- Investigate the cycle’s proven effectiveness in fostering sustainable improvements in teachers’ confidence and teaching skills, with a focus on new and uncertified teachers.
- Master the use of the P.A.R. Coaching Cycle, becoming adept at facilitating goal-setting and achievement among teachers.
- Learn through practical examples and exercises, further consolidating knowledge on applying
the P.A.R. Coaching Cycle.
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Focusing on Effective Coaching Strategies
- TIME: Two Consecutive Days
- AUDIENCE: New and Seasoned Instructional Coaches and All Administrators
- BOOK PAIRING: The SIMPLE Framework for Instructional Coaching™
Deepen your understanding of effective instructional coaching strategies in a practical, hands-on workshop
that delves into methods in the multifaceted world of instructional coaching strategies like observations, co-planning, co-teaching, and giving effective feedback. Additionally, we will explore the realm of data-driven coaching, illustrating the importance of evidence-based teaching and learning practices. Not stopping at traditional techniques, the workshop will also highlight contemporary strategies such as real-time and video coaching, revealing their potential in today’s dynamic educational environment.
Objectives:
- Enhance expertise in employing observational strategies, co-planning, and co-teaching for goal setting and teaching improvement.
- Master the art of delivering effective, constructive feedback to build positive relationships and support consistent teaching improvement.
- Appreciate the importance of data-driven coaching and learn to leverage various types of data to identify weak areas and track progress.
- Acquire knowledge of innovative coaching techniques, such as real-time and video coaching,
to understand their contributions to teacher development and instructional effectiveness.
Workshop
Data-Driven Instructional Coaching
- TIME: One Day
- AUDIENCE: New and Seasoned Instructional Coaches and All Administrators
Step into the powerful world of data-driven instructional coaching with this comprehensive workshop, designed to empower instructional coaches and school leaders with the knowledge and skills to utilize data effectively in this role. The essence of the workshop lies in its ability to demystify the role of data in education, transforming it from a complex concept into a practical tool that drives progress and growth. Whether it’s leveraging data to make informed decisions, hosting effective data chats, or facilitating small group coaching sessions, this workshop is the pathway to evolving coaching practices and sparking transformative change in your educational setting.
Objectives:
- Insight-Driven Decision Making: Grasp the power of data to guide your coaching decisions, leading to enhanced effectiveness.
- Effective Data Chats: Learn to host data chats with a goal-centric approach, using assessment and student work data to shape discussions.
- Observation Data Collection: Learn to gather, interpret, and apply observational data, forming an integral part of your coaching toolset.
- Leveraging Learning Opportunities: Explore how to utilize Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and other opportunities to meet your teachers’ specific needs, fostering a collaborative growth environment.
- Facilitating Small Group Sessions: Acquire practical strategies for hosting impactful small group coaching sessions.
- Customized Support for Teachers: Understand how to tier teachers for differentiated support,
providing each teacher with the optimal level of guidance.
Coaching Cadre
Year-Long Coaching Academy
- TIME: Ten – Onsite Days, Nine Virtual Coaching Hours
- AUDIENCE: New and Seasoned Instructional Coaches and All Administrators
- BOOK PAIRING: The SIMPLE Framework for Instructional Coaching™, Simply Instructional Coaching Planner
Immerse your coaches in a year-long coaching cadre that fuses intensive workshops, hands-on coaching, and regular check-ins designed to empower instructional coaching practices. Commencing with the “Simple Launch”, coaches will gain fundamental coaching knowledge. This is followed by the “Providing Strategic Support: How to Tier Teachers for Maximum Growth” and “Diving Deep Into Coaching Cycles” sessions, enabling coaches to efficiently categorize teachers and navigate through various coaching cycles. Lastly, there are six days of embedded coaching by Nicole S. Turner and monthly virtual check-ins, coaches will be equipped with ample opportunities to apply, refine, and reflect on your coaching techniques.
Objectives:
- Foundation Building: Develop a comprehensive understanding of instructional coaching principles in the “Simple Launch” workshop.
- Strategic Support: Acquire the skills to effectively tier teachers and customize your coaching approach for maximum growth through the “Providing Strategic Support” workshop.
- Coaching Cycle Mastery: Learn to expertly navigate various coaching cycles and deliver targeted support in the “Diving Deep Into Coaching Cycles” workshop.
- Sustained Learning & Practice: Apply theoretical knowledge into practice through six days of embedded coaching, and consolidate your learning with regular monthly virtual check-ins, fostering ongoing development and refinement of your coaching skills.