Coaching teachers

I received a handout at a workshop I recently attended on different factors coaches can look for in classroom observations. Collecting quality evidence during observations and presenting it in a clear manner to teachers is such an important piece of improving teacher practice and student achievement…so this handout really got me thinking about what I look […]

I have been perusing Pinterest these past few weeks in search of not only some quality instructional coaching tools, but also som...

Planning professional development that teachers love and learn from isn't impossible! In this post I share six activities that you can use with teachers during PD. These ideas will help you create a plan for training that you feel good about and teachers love! Your next workshop will be a hit, and it won't take you days to plan, either! #professionaldevelopment #pdforteachers

Moving into a coaching role as a teacher can be daunting for anyone. You spent years in the classroom perfecting your craft and all of a sudden you are in a new role and feel like a first year teacher all over again. But, you don’t have to. This post serves as a guide for…

As an instructional coach, there are certain items that can make supporting teachers easier. Each of the items shared here are highly recommended by myself as a teacher leader working in multiple buildings across a large district. Grab a binder and fill it with essentials like your standards, pacing guide, and teacher performance rubrics. Below…

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How can you make the most of digital tools when coaching fellow educators? If you haven’t heard of The Coach Approach to School Leadership before, it is an insightful, practical book for school leaders who value instructional coaching. #classtechtips #techtools #technology #teachers #edutech

Now that we’ve prepared ourselves with research and gathered materials, it’s time for that 1ST MEETING! But let’s be real, whether this is your first year, or your tenth year as a coach, getting the “teacher buy in” can be tricky. So, after trying to decide HOW I could get the trust of my teachers, and begin to build that relationship, I came up with this ~ Cupcakes with the Coach!

Are you an instructional coach looking for time saving forms and tools? This resource is full of editable documents including coaching invitations, collaborative planning forms, tips for working with teachers in coteaching and modeling situations, how to use the gradual release model in a coaching cycle, and a coaching roles introduction PowerPoint! There’s even a Coaching Menu! #instructionalcoach #instructionalcoachingforms

How do you facilitate adult learning on your campus? Here is some of the best advice for instructional coaches working with teachers! Christina Hamilton Purposeful Instructional Leadership Blog https://hamilton4education.wixsite.com/christina-hamilton/single-post/2017/10/04/Best-Advice-for-Instructional-Coaches