/coaching-teachers Coaching Teachers en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:10:47 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-principals-can-be-mentors-rather-than-just-superiors/2024/06 Here are six strategies for leading with a coaching lens. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:10:47 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-principals-can-be-mentors-rather-than-just-superiors/2024/06 /teaching-learning/i-probably-cried-every-night-the-truth-about-supporting-new-teachers/2024/03 New teachers are in hot demand, but face a changed—and challenging—profession. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/i-probably-cried-every-night-the-truth-about-supporting-new-teachers/2024/03 /events/webinar/essential-strategies-to-keep-teachers Is teacher retention a puzzle in your school? Join our crucial discussion on coaching, support, & performance-based pay for sustainable solutions. Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:14:14 GMT /events/webinar/essential-strategies-to-keep-teachers /leadership/opinion-what-is-the-role-of-instructional-coaches/2023/10 Here’s why structured conversations are the backbone of effective instructional coaching, says Jim Knight. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-is-the-role-of-instructional-coaches/2023/10 /leadership/opinion-its-not-complicated-instructional-coaches-should-give-clear-feedback/2023/09 Good teaching isn't an unsolvable mystery. Instructional coaches shouldn't act like it is. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-its-not-complicated-instructional-coaches-should-give-clear-feedback/2023/09 /technology/ai-can-coach-teachers-heres-how-it-works/2023/06 Feedback from an artificial intelligence tool helped teachers in a college class improve their practice, a new study shows. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:32:57 GMT /technology/ai-can-coach-teachers-heres-how-it-works/2023/06 /leadership/how-to-support-new-teachers-so-they-stay-and-thrive/2023/06 Job interviews that highlight schools' strengths, looking at teacher applicants' assets, and giving new hires layers of support all matter. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:39:59 GMT /leadership/how-to-support-new-teachers-so-they-stay-and-thrive/2023/06 /technology/can-ai-do-teacher-observations-and-deliver-pd-in-some-schools-it-already-does/2023/05 A school district in Washington state is trying out an artificial-intelligence-powered instructional coach. Wed, 10 May 2023 04:01:10 GMT /technology/can-ai-do-teacher-observations-and-deliver-pd-in-some-schools-it-already-does/2023/05 /leadership/what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-teacher-pd/2022/10 PD frequently misses the mark. But researchers have learned how to make it count for teachers—and some of their tips are low cost. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:01:17 GMT /leadership/what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-teacher-pd/2022/10 /leadership/in-a-state-with-an-anti-crt-law-a-new-initiative-seeks-to-coach-schools-on-equity/2022/08 Seventy-four Kentucky districts are scheduled to begin coaching sessions next month as part of the pioneering program. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:52:17 GMT /leadership/in-a-state-with-an-anti-crt-law-a-new-initiative-seeks-to-coach-schools-on-equity/2022/08 /leadership/opinion-how-video-has-improved-instructional-coaching/2022/06 Letting teachers see inside each other’s classrooms and practices has helped teacher development and school culture. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:45:51 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-video-has-improved-instructional-coaching/2022/06 /leadership/opinion-principals-supporting-your-teachers-doesnt-have-to-be-such-hard-work/2022/05 Principals can show teachers they care by something as simple as a visit to their classrooms or a pat on the back. Tue, 24 May 2022 10:54:54 GMT /leadership/opinion-principals-supporting-your-teachers-doesnt-have-to-be-such-hard-work/2022/05 /leadership/how-principals-can-boost-effectiveness-of-instructional-coaches/2022/05 Instructional coaches are not substitute teachers or administrative clerks, a study says, and they shouldn't be deployed that way. Tue, 03 May 2022 21:14:11 GMT /leadership/how-principals-can-boost-effectiveness-of-instructional-coaches/2022/05 /teaching-learning/schools-want-to-accelerate-student-learning-heres-what-that-means/2022/03 Classrooms provide a glimpse into how the strategy works. But acceleration also requires shifts in district priorities. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:52:18 GMT /teaching-learning/schools-want-to-accelerate-student-learning-heres-what-that-means/2022/03 /events/online-summit/whats-next-for-professional-development-an-overview-for-principals Join fellow educators and administrators in this discussion on professional development for principals and administrators. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:00:01 GMT /events/online-summit/whats-next-for-professional-development-an-overview-for-principals /teaching-learning/opinion-advice-to-new-teachers-from-a-20-year-veteran/2021/10 These seven lessons are especially important during the pandemic, and they will continue to serve you through the rest of your teaching career. Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:33:57 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-advice-to-new-teachers-from-a-20-year-veteran/2021/10 /leadership/opinion-how-can-coaches-use-a-cycle-of-inquiry-to-establish-themselves-and-help-others/2021/05 A cycle of inquiry can both help coaches establish themselves and help those they coach develop areas of improvement. Sun, 09 May 2021 10:28:54 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-can-coaches-use-a-cycle-of-inquiry-to-establish-themselves-and-help-others/2021/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-need-a-whole-board-of-advisers/2021/05 Four teachers share recommendations about who they should turn to for advice, including students and colleagues they respect. Tue, 04 May 2021 23:12:50 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-need-a-whole-board-of-advisers/2021/05 /events/webinar/building-leadership-excellence-through-instructional-coaching Teachers invest significant time in coaching collaborations with their peers and districts need to ensure that teachers see a return on investment of their time through refining existing collaborative structures. During the panel discussion, you Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:51:02 GMT /events/webinar/building-leadership-excellence-through-instructional-coaching /teaching-learning/are-math-coaches-the-answer-to-lagging-achievement/2020/05 A sizable body of research shows that intensive, one-on-one coaching can improve instructional practice and student achievement more than other professional development offerings for teachers. Wed, 06 May 2020 00:26:10 GMT /teaching-learning/are-math-coaches-the-answer-to-lagging-achievement/2020/05 /leaders/2020/on-a-mission-to-help-student-teachers-thrive Marsha Francis, the program manager of the First STEP program in Georgia’s Fulton County district, has overhauled how the Fulton County, Ga., school system supports teacher-candidates during their clinical experience, by providing carefully selected mentors, professional development, a stipend, and guaranteed placement in the district after graduation. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 02:55:35 GMT /leaders/2020/on-a-mission-to-help-student-teachers-thrive /leadership/video-a-principals-guide-to-coaching-teachers/2019/10 The leadership team at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Early College conducts weekly observations and coaching sessions for every teacher. Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:45:26 GMT /leadership/video-a-principals-guide-to-coaching-teachers/2019/10 /technology/austin-cto-kevin-schwartz-speaks-5-ed-tech-problems-and-solutions/2019/10 The school district tech chief talks about helping educators avoid common mistakes, pumping up usage levels for ed-tech tools, getting tech and curriculum folks to talk to each other, and more. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:12:31 GMT /technology/austin-cto-kevin-schwartz-speaks-5-ed-tech-problems-and-solutions/2019/10 /education/opinion-why-your-coaching-program-is-failing/2019/08 In Elena's final blog, she shares why coaching programs fail and what leaders can do to prevent failure and create effective coaching programs. Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:58:20 GMT /education/opinion-why-your-coaching-program-is-failing/2019/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-making-a-list-checking-it-twice/2019/07 Being an educator in the summer or a consultant all year long leaves a lot of unstructured time. Read on to see how to make sure the necessities get done and downtime is still achieved. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:06:24 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-making-a-list-checking-it-twice/2019/07 /leadership/opinion-how-a-vacation-improves-your-coaching/2019/07 Turning away from your professional life allows you to become a more compassionate, curious person—and a more effective coach. Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:00:42 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-a-vacation-improves-your-coaching/2019/07 /education/opinion-how-to-coach-a-teacher-out/2019/05 I recently got an email from a teacher I coached 10 years ago. The first sentence was, "I can't thank you enough for convincing me to quit." Wed, 29 May 2019 00:40:16 GMT /education/opinion-how-to-coach-a-teacher-out/2019/05 /leadership/opinion-end-of-year-meetings-an-opportunity-to-reflect-and-promote-growth/2019/05 Overall, these conversations have been a way to make the end-of-year discussion less about evaluation and more about personal growth and development of professionalism. Tue, 14 May 2019 08:15:03 GMT /leadership/opinion-end-of-year-meetings-an-opportunity-to-reflect-and-promote-growth/2019/05