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Feedback and Observation

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Monica Washington January 22, 2019

Three Words that Turn Instructional Coaches into Allies: Show. Don’t. Tell.

The three words, Show. Don’t. Tell. represent what great instructional coaches can do to help teachers see positive change in the classroom....
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Leigh Ann Roehm December 4, 2018

The Power of Feedback: Helping to Make the Invisible Visible for Students

The end of a reporting or marking period can be an opportunity to reflect about how teachers can best serve the learning of all of their students....
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Meirav Kravetz July 10, 2018

Building the Coaching Relationship

Learn the keys to building a coaching relationship built on trust, communication, and shared goals....
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Julie Mason, Ashlee Marsh June 26, 2018

How Do You Get The Kids To Do The Heavy Lifting?

How is it possible for students to take ownership of their learning and to persevere and help themselves when the going gets tough? In this post, teacher Ashlee shares tips that have worked for her and her students....
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Cheryl Belknap June 7, 2018

What Makes Coaching Effective? 7 Tips for School Administrators

In-school coaching is timely, actionable, and an investment in making continuous improvement a reality in your building....
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Cheryl Belknap, Ryan Humphrey June 5, 2018

Using Video to Grow Your Teaching

Recording a lesson in order to grow your teaching is quick, relatively easy— and it works!...
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Julie Mason May 3, 2018

Three Reasons Why Instructional Coaching Is More Effective Than Any Other PD

Learn why personalized, ongoing coaching is one of the most effective tools to help teachers implement new strategies and tools in their classrooms....
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Julie Mason January 10, 2018

Get the Classroom Back on Track in the New Year

Use SAMR evaluation, SMART framework, and other strategies to get the classroom back on track in the new year. ...
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