In this guest post by Kulsum Vahkaria, discover 3 types of evidence to focus on to support effective coach coaching.
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Time to put the hands down and come up with some new ways to engage students in classroom discussion.
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In Part 2 of this series, I share 6 ideas to reimagine PD with a virtual coaching mindset.
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Taking a cue from virtual instructional coaches, let’s consider how to disrupt the status quo of boring PD to move towards meaningful, engaging and effective development for all teachers.
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With guiding questions and a school-based example, consider ways to grow in your anti-ableism work as a coach.
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This hugely powerful book of first-person stories of disability changed how I think.
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When a teacher is disengaged or frustrated during a coaching meeting, try one of these 5 strategies to get the partnership back on track.
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Need a mid-year energy recharge? Taking time to reflect and analyze coaching data to see growth may be just the thing to help!
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Using a clear next step is a powerful way to support implementation of teacher’s new learning.
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In Part 2 on promoting teacher buy-in, explore 5 practical strategies for addressing “resistant” teachers in coaching partnerships
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In Part 1 of 2, we consider our mindset behind the question, “But what about teacher resistance?”
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In Part 2 of 2 on Virtual Coaching, we explore the similarities & differences between virtual and in-person coaching and discuss virtual coaching meetings.
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In part 1 of 2 on virtual coaching, we explore tips for classroom observations and teacher accountability for both virtual and in-building coaches.
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In the third and final post in this series, guest writer Amber Brewer shares how positive relationships and practice are key to a strong coaching climate.
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In the second of Amber Brewer’s guest posts, she explores the power of building a common process, language, and best practices.
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In this guest post by instructional coach and consultant, Amber Brewer, we dive into the first of 5 strategies for building a positive climate for coaching at your school.
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When you see teachers consistently calling on one student at a time, its time to coach to engage every student, not just a few!
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5 strategies to support teachers in shifting their power dynamics from lecturing to listening deeply to students
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A “dear coaches” letter with just ONE tip for how to spend the summer in order to prepare to coach in the fall.
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Build a new habit out of one of these 7 practical strategies for managing your time as an instructional leader.
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