Want to Coach More Clearly This Year? Download 5 powerful reflection questions to help you clarify your teacher support — before the year gets away from you. Subscribe We won’t send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time. Built with Kit Introduction As an instructional coach, it’s easy to feel pulled in multiple directions. Some teachers…
Stop reacting and start coaching with purpose. If you’ve ever ended your week wondering what you actually accomplished as an instructional coach, you’re not alone. This is the trap of reactive coaching — and it’s one I fell into early in my coaching journey. What Is a Coaching Matrix? A coaching matrix is a visual…
Prioritizing coaching support with strategy, not guilt. Instructional coaching is one of the most rewarding roles on campus — but it can also feel like you’re being pulled in twelve directions at once. Especially in August and September, everything feels urgent. New teachers need you. Veterans want to vent. Admins are assigning tasks. And somewhere…
Are you considering a career as an instructional coach? This is my third year in coaching, and I absolutely love it. I’ve definitely had a few hiccups, but the successes I’ve gotten to experience with teachers have far outweighed the hard times. I’m hoping these instructional coaching tips will save you some heartache in an…
Many schools have fun spirit days as a way to build a sense of community throughout the school year. The whole campus has an opportunity to dress up in silly costumes. Unless these theme days happen too often, most teachers, kids and staff members love to participate in dress-up day. As a parent, these days…
There are few things more nerve-wracking than starting a new teaching job at a different school, especially if it’s your first year of teaching. One way to ease the stress on new teachers is by hosting a new teacher orientation as part of your professional development for the upcoming school year. Below are my best…
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