As coaches, we always ask our teachers to reflect on their lessons, student engagement, and performance data, but what should we reflect on? Let’s dive into what instructional coaches can do to reflect on their practice. Consider the Coaching Culture Something you may have to consider before you can begin…
May Motivation: Ending the School Year as an Instructional Coach We all know this year is the toughest any educator has had to endure, so keeping up spirits may be especially difficult as the last weeks of school approach. Here are some of the ways your coaching efforts can help…
Key to confidentiality – Relationships The first step to any coaching cycle is building relationships. In the Google for Edu Certified Coach Curriculum, they share that the knowledge and skills needed by a great coach can be broken into two main categories. 96% of a great coach’s job is focused…
Whether you are a veteran coach or fresh out of the classroom, it is important to start your coaching year off on the right track. Spending the first few days, weeks, and even months building relationships and ensuring that teachers and staff know what services you provide are crucial in…
Coaches are in a unique position when it comes to sharing out data and communicating with administrators. There is a fine line between supporting and evaluating and it is vital to the coach-teacher relationship that the evaluation line is not crossed. All communication between a coach and their administrator should…