Why a Mid-Year Check-In with Teachers is Essential
At the beginning of the year, instructional coaches do a lot of work with teachers in terms of reflection on the previous year, goals, or
Simple Goal Setting Activity for Teachers to Start 2022 Right
I can’t believe that it’s 2022! Exactly where did 2021 go? It’s a new calendar year for teachers and that means… it’s time for new
Become a Better Listener as an Instructional Coach
Why is it important to be a better listener? A few weeks ago we talked about how trusting your teachers is key to the coaching
6 Steps for Planning a PD Calendar
It seems as tho many coaches have now settled into the school year and things have been a little all over the place. Being an
Establishing PLC Norms
What is a PLC? PLC… An acronym that is used widespread, and it is defined in different ways. For me, PLC stands for Professional Learning
The Power of Choice in Professional Development
How often do we advise our teachers to give students more “voice and choice”? I think it’s about time that we take our own advice!
Redefining your Coaching Purpose
Why do you want to coach teachers? What is your coaching purpose? At the end of the school year, you were probably feeling burnt out
The Role of Trust in Coaching
“Trust is not just leader-down, it’s follower-up, and it’s also sideways – trust among equals at every level so that nobody is gaining on anybody
Guide: Summer Professional Development
The kids are out of the building. Teachers are packing up their classrooms for summer. It’s hot outside, yet, the air conditioner in your office
Celebrations and Surveys
In previous posts (here and here) we’ve talked about how important it is to give out end-of-year surveys. When you do this, it’s important to
