Coaching and instructional leadership should work towards liberation for all, the theme of the Towards Liberation newsletter!
Read MoreIn Part 2 of 2 on Virtual Coaching, we explore the similarities & differences between virtual and in-person coaching and discuss virtual coaching meetings.
Read MoreIn part 1 of 2 on virtual coaching, we explore tips for classroom observations and teacher accountability for both virtual and in-building coaches.
Read MoreHow I got into virtual instructional coaching, and why I LOVE it.
Read MoreLooking to push beyond one-way communication in your family engagement? Consider these 5 tips for connecting families to one other in your learning community.
Read MoreI share my personal journey with unravelling the tangled motivations that prompted me to be a teacher.
Read MoreIn part 3 of the series on coaching in the classroom, we look at 4 tips for preparing well to make the experience effective for teachers.
Read MoreHere we dig into 4 strategies with examples for Coaching in the Classroom (Part 2 of 3).
Read MoreMy story of moving from a strong aversion to “real-time coaching” to opening up to coaching in the classroom as a helpful tool for teacher support. Part 1 or 3.
Read MoreWhen supporting new or struggling teachers, coaches should consider these things in order to develop class community rooted in relationships, not classroom management rooted in control.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn the second of Amber Brewer’s guest posts, she explores the power of building a common process, language, and best practices.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreWhen teachers want to surrender to burn out or education’s systemic injustices, coaches can work to build teacher self-advocacy to make their voices heard and finder greater balance.
Read MoreInstead of asking kids to conform to the status quo of schooling, coaches work towards classrooms where students share power, responsibility, and leadership.
Read MoreWhen you see teachers consistently calling on one student at a time, its time to coach to engage every student, not just a few!
Read MoreInstructional leader Dr. Shantel Small shares her reflections on and advice for supporting teachers in challenging times.
Read MoreIn this guest post, principal Africa Jones shares 4 strategies for humbly supporting teachers without feeling like we have to know it all.
Read More5 strategies to support teachers in shifting their power dynamics from lecturing to listening deeply to students
Read MoreEven when their intentions are good, a teacher’s savior mentality is harmful for students - and complex to address. Here are 4 tools for responding in coaching.
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