tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.comments2022-07-07T05:45:56.299-04:00Culture of Coaching: Change Thinking... Change Practice... Change SchoolsErin Saundershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07070843496515681553noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-37167487370633146992017-05-19T10:40:01.258-04:002017-05-19T10:40:01.258-04:00Congratulations on your book being published!!Congratulations on your book being published!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-46453161383856566462017-05-19T10:39:28.335-04:002017-05-19T10:39:28.335-04:00When teachers share one on one with colleagues, or...When teachers share one on one with colleagues, or share at faculty or PLC meetings what instructional work/strategies improved their teaching and student learning in their classroom as a result of collaboration with an instructional coach, credibility of coaching is established. An affirmation from a respected teacher in a school of the positive coach's support can light the fire needed to spread the word about instructional coaching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-80848457938152290172017-02-04T18:27:15.277-05:002017-02-04T18:27:15.277-05:00I like that you ended this blog post with "th...I like that you ended this blog post with "they listen." I attended a session at the October PLO where we discussed the importance of listening. I continue to strive to be totally present when I am meeting with a colleague. I know listening and making connections are essential if I'm going to establish trusting relationships. Thanks for sharing your insight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03845345083252622226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-13203865304629874452017-02-03T05:45:05.434-05:002017-02-03T05:45:05.434-05:00Thanks for sharing nice information with us. Good ...Thanks for sharing nice information with us. Good coaching is necessary to create opportunities for collaboration, collective problem-solving, and transparent communication.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04522380051641781330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-40889397851876040592016-11-06T19:51:21.411-05:002016-11-06T19:51:21.411-05:00Hi. One of the ways to control this kind of situat...Hi. One of the ways to control this kind of situation is to remind the principal that s/he should not make evaluative comments about teachers to you, the coach. Instead, the principal should remind the teacher to seek out the coach so that the teacher asks the coach to work with him/her rather than the coach being "assigned" to work with a teacher who has been placed on an improvement plan.<br />The coach should not ignore either the principal or teacher but reminding both of the coach's roles is very important. Again, the key to confidentiality is how the coaching model is rolled out to the staff. Effective coaching practice includes the coach working with teachers with whom a relationship has been established. When a principal, however, "assigns" coaches to work with certain teachers, the coach needs to discuss effective instructional coaching with the administrator and suggest that the teachers be given opportunities to interact with the coaches first; ALL teachers should be offered the opportunity, not only those who have been identified as needing support.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-37356348207746900142016-11-03T08:58:27.655-04:002016-11-03T08:58:27.655-04:00The line between confidentiality and accountabilit...The line between confidentiality and accountability in coaching is indeed a tough call and a conversation I just had with a coach. In coaching we are often asked by administrators to work with a teacher whose data may not indicate students are showing improvement or the recent observation he/she had indicated deficits in instructional practice. Even though the PIIC model is not a deficit model, how can a coach navigate the request of the administrator or ignore the teacher in need with supporting student achievement improvement? How is confidentiality maintained or trust not compromised? The premise held is that we all want to be effective in our teaching practices and accountability measures are a reality in education, so the line is drawn thin for coaches in balancing confidentiality and accountability. Discussion and plans for the role of coaches in a district needs to be transparent and understood by administrator, coach and teachers. One thing is sure, the minute an instructional coach crosses the line into evaluative practices, it is a long, long road to return to being the trusted and confidant coach. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-80079971986128529942016-10-20T15:25:23.776-04:002016-10-20T15:25:23.776-04:00Hi Stacy.
Thank you for your comment.
What a gre...Hi Stacy. <br />Thank you for your comment.<br /><br />What a great way to incorporate writing in math class. If students can explain the "what," they have a better chance to understand the "why." And writing about it helps them think through the process.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-13556070972937052052016-10-20T06:27:09.302-04:002016-10-20T06:27:09.302-04:00Students can work to improve their writing skills ...Students can work to improve their writing skills in math class through a four step process.<br /><br />1. What is the problem asking? What is the problem about?<br />2. How will I solve the problem? What strategies will I use to solve the problem?<br />3. Solve. Is their another way to solve this problem? <br />4. How do I know my answer is reasonable? Does the answer make sense? <br /><br />By providing students with a scaffolding form that leads them through this process helps students improve their writing skills in math. <br />Stacy Vernonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052322155832494499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-47290685040303836942016-06-20T09:46:39.296-04:002016-06-20T09:46:39.296-04:00Hi Emma. So happy my post resonated with you. Plea...Hi Emma. So happy my post resonated with you. Please feel free to comment and ask questions and I'll respond. Hope the start of your summer is relaxing!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-79641767321756377762016-06-20T03:24:25.054-04:002016-06-20T03:24:25.054-04:00I am happy that I found your post while searching ...I am happy that I found your post while searching for awesome news and idea. Thanks! It is very useful and interesting website.<br /><br /><br /><b><a href="http://highgradetutors.ca/ielts" title="IELTS" rel="nofollow">IELTS</a></b> | <b><a href="http://highgradetutors.ca" title="Citizenship Classes" rel="nofollow">Citizenship Classes</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019366534840555128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-37701564279482606802016-03-15T16:39:13.752-04:002016-03-15T16:39:13.752-04:00I agree... no separate appendage. How do we help o...I agree... no separate appendage. How do we help others understand that instructional coaching is the scaffold to improved learning? What do your colleagues say about this topic?Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-72496482646107571242016-03-15T11:12:28.277-04:002016-03-15T11:12:28.277-04:00I've evolved from "technology coach"...I've evolved from "technology coach" to "instructional technology coach" to "instructional coach". No matter the title, the focus has always been about effective to differentiated instruction as well as student achievement and engagement. In the year 2016, the term 'tech' is a bit vestigial. It's no longer a separate appendage. It's a key function in the educational system.mr.rodoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897534157054952536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-7998620045320575622015-09-24T18:24:39.615-04:002015-09-24T18:24:39.615-04:00Gerald, it is so helpful when teachers use formati...Gerald, it is so helpful when teachers use formative assessment to guide their practice. And, as an instructional coach, you can help teachers make a difference by reminding them in the "B" conversations how important FA is and in the "A" discussing which tools were appropriate to gather the data. Erin Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070843496515681553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-62758845306814121242015-09-24T11:10:01.243-04:002015-09-24T11:10:01.243-04:00Good question.
One thing that our team does is to...Good question.<br /><br />One thing that our team does is to focus on formative assessment data that teachers can collect on a daily basis to help guide instruction. <br /><br />For example, an exit slip as a planned check-in on a topic can be used to differentiate the next day and make sure struggling students get extra attention is useful data. There are lots of digital tools to collect this data, our district uses Google Classroom among others.<br /><br />The larger data sets like PVAAS, and others are useful signposts in larger curriculum decisions, such as placement and remediation. Gerald Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03308217434182510339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-9417161491966064862015-03-25T19:05:38.182-04:002015-03-25T19:05:38.182-04:00Hi Brady. Thanks for your suggestion. There are ma...Hi Brady. Thanks for your suggestion. There are many electronic tools that are available if the school/district purchases them. Coaches always need to document their work through their reflections so they can identify their next steps in working with their teaching colleagues. TeachBoost is another tool that provides several reports to coaches who can use them to support their evidentiary trail of work they do. Just remember, the quality of the coaching work is critical and sometimes the reports just can't capture that.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-18800139000914966832015-03-17T14:40:34.902-04:002015-03-17T14:40:34.902-04:00In our district we have a strong instructional coa...In our district we have a strong instructional coaching program. Of great concern to us was how to ensure that consistent job-embedded PD was being provided by all of our coaches. We found a great tool to help us monitor and helps coaches provided consistent PD to teachers. Here is the link: www.icoachlog.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09258161567231968677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-41920008439215037912015-02-18T13:10:59.830-05:002015-02-18T13:10:59.830-05:00Hi Virginia. As coaches and teachers become more a...Hi Virginia. As coaches and teachers become more and more comfortable working with each other, the three "prongs" are less discrete. Very often the "A" actually becomes the "B" for the next cycle of coaching support because the reflection is what influences the next steps.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-34460733820491545282015-02-18T11:23:07.127-05:002015-02-18T11:23:07.127-05:00The timing of this post is perfect. We were just d...The timing of this post is perfect. We were just discussing the BDA and the fact that all "prongs" do not happen every time - especially in the relationship-building phase of a coaching relationship.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14037954534512642071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-25064103999802238622015-01-20T11:34:56.212-05:002015-01-20T11:34:56.212-05:00Hi Marcie. As I always say... nag and nurture with...Hi Marcie. As I always say... nag and nurture with a pat and push! Thanks for your comment. Are there other pressing issues about instructional coaching that you'd like to discuss? I'd love to hear more.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-90966443949273791182015-01-19T19:04:35.114-05:002015-01-19T19:04:35.114-05:00Agents of change--great phrase. We try to nudge, p...Agents of change--great phrase. We try to nudge, plant the seed and then together. Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752688783271031739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-21464802740812361792015-01-17T18:35:52.228-05:002015-01-17T18:35:52.228-05:00You are so right, Traci. Remember, Rome wasn't...You are so right, Traci. Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day. Establishing a trusting relationship takes time. You start working with "the willing" and building your own credibility. Helping teachers understand that coaches and teachers are partners in the learning process and are there to help teachers confirm what works well in classrooms and what areas need more support begins the transformative process between coaches and teachers.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-28294822018943121942015-01-17T17:25:22.870-05:002015-01-17T17:25:22.870-05:00Well said... coaches differentiate their support t...Well said... coaches differentiate their support to teachers and work together to build teacher capacity, increase student engagement, and improve student learning. Every one is a member in a community of learning and practice.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-20958760431376240202015-01-17T17:23:28.499-05:002015-01-17T17:23:28.499-05:00I agree... teachers must take ownership and value ...I agree... teachers must take ownership and value professional learning. The problem, however, is that many times, the professional learning is actually just professional development that is not relevant, not tied to teacher practices, or followed with ongoing support to ensure effective implementation. However, when teachers are valued and accepted for the valuable support they provide to their students and other colleagues, then the PD becomes professional learning and teachers take ownership of their learning. Coaches help in this process to ensure that the PD becomes PL and that teachers can practice what they learn in a no-risk environment.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-71315193113731241672015-01-16T12:50:04.576-05:002015-01-16T12:50:04.576-05:00Hi Terri. I agree. It also implies that coaches do...Hi Terri. I agree. It also implies that coaches do not need to learn anything else, i.e., experts already know everything, which is not our message. Everyone is a learner and a member in a community of practice.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509027376387496119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8803552080629807707.post-23450032066685249102015-01-12T13:54:44.122-05:002015-01-12T13:54:44.122-05:00The key to success is to convince administrators t...The key to success is to convince administrators that they can find the time and the organizational structure to ensure training takes place prior to the implementation of any programs, etc. The 'American way' seems to dictate that when funding comes avaialble they money must be immediately used rather than creating a development team, provide training, and roll out a successful program.JJCusterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06570147435959567719noreply@blogger.com