If more schools took the time for collaborative planning rather than top-down PD, we'd be in a better place.
Chris McPrz
Literacy coaching
Enhance your teaching skills with effective literacy coaching strategies. Discover how literacy coaching can support student learning and improve classroom instruction.
Every Sunday afternoon, I figure out in advance everything that I need to do for the week ahead and create a time blocked plan to work from. Instead of trying to be generally productive or working off a random task list, I thoughtfully organize my work according to what must be done this week, divide […]
RaNay Boren Johnston
This year, my coaching partner, Vicki, and I are trying out a new model for our coaching.
Kasey Carroll
Need ideas for introducing yourself as an instructional coach? Without a good introduction, teachers might not know what job you are there to do. This post shares three fun ways for introducing yourself and your role as a coach. Try a newsletter or a presentation, or even a fun "Coffee with the Coach" event to share your role and responsibilities with teachers! #instructionalcoach #instructionalcoachintroduction
Josie Encisco Hammond
Hello! I hope everyone is surviving the final days before the holiday break! As many of you know I’m no longer a classroom teacher, I am a Literacy Coach. So I often get the question or look, “What do you do all day?” So today I am here to give you an answer of […]
Cindy Wilkinson
I am about to start my fourth year as a literacy coach at my elementary school. This has been an exciting journey and I love my job. Like...
Robin Turnbull
"The best intervention is a good book." Stephanie Harvey & Annie Ward; From Striving to Thriving (Scholastic 2017) What you need to offer...
Dawn Jagannath
Literacy coaches have focus points to start the school year. Here are three you need to know: 1. Build relationships, 2. Provide timely information in a non-threatening way, and 3. Facilitate data conversations. Click to read more about these steps!
HuddleTeach
The authors of The Coach Approach provide insight into their favorite technology tools for instructional coaches and best practices for school coaching.
Dewunna Mcfarlin
How can you make the first 20 days of coaching count? In episode 114 of the Coaching Podcast, I share what you need to do at the beginning of the year to set yourself up for success. You'll get my 4-week plan for laying the foundation for your instructional coaching work. I also share resources to get you started. This back-to-school episode is jam-packed with information to get your coaching year off to a great start! Listen now!
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