Establishing Reasonable Expectations With Your IC Supervisor

Margaret Harris-Shoates

Margaret Harris-Shoates

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Although ICs deserve support from their peers, that's not always what they receive. Margaret Harris-Shoates, district Ed Tech coordinator in Virginia, shares what ICs can and cannot expect from their supervisors and what to do when they are feeling less than supported.

  • Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 19: May 13, 2022

    TeachBoost Team

    Weekly Coaching Roundup - May 2021 (Seasonal)

    Learn how to be a more compassionate coach, tips for putting educators' mental health through non-invasive coaching, why seeking feedback from teachers is valuable (plus some questions to get you started!), and more in this week's coaching roundup.

  • Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 5: February 4th, 2022

    TeachBoost Team

    Weekly Coaching Roundup - February 2022 (Seasonal)

    Take a moment to learn five research-backed characteristics of successful coaching programs, how to create your own digital coaching card, tips for building relationships with all district-level employees, and more. Enjoy!

  • Use Parallel Practice for Social-Emotional Learning

    Morgan Davis

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    For teachers to take care of students, they must first be at one with their own emotions. Morgan Davis, instructional coach in Colorado, highlights four of her go-to practices that prioritize her teachers social-emotional and physical well-being.

  • Connecting the Dots: Building Digital Pathways to Meaningful Relationships

    Margaret Harris-Shoates & Kimberly Eure

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    If you're looking for new and creative ways to build relationships with your staff this year, look no further! Margaret Harris-Shoates, district edtech coordinator, and Kimberly Eure, instructional technology coach, both in Virginia, provide four techniques to create meaningful connections with teachers in both remote and in-person settings.

  • Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 35: September 3rd, 2021

    TeachBoost Team

    Weekly Coaching Roundup - September 2021 (Seasonal)

    Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! Kick it off by learning how you can use pineapple charts to inspire a school-wide culture of collaborative PD, why mentors are valuable for teacher growth, how administrators can support teachers who feel stressed or anxious, the role of trust in coaching, and more! Enjoy.

  • August 2021 Instructional Coaching Must-Reads

    TeachBoost Team

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    We went through August's Weekly Coaching Roundups and bundled up the top articles for your back-to-school pack. 🎒 Learn why coaching brochures are an incredible way to showcase all you do as an IC, how to use affirmation stations to spread love and appreciation to your staff, the importance of relationships and reflection for coaching growth, and more. Enjoy, and we wish you a safe and prosperous 2021-22 school year. 😀

  • Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 34: August 27th, 2021

    TeachBoost Team

    Weekly Coaching Roundup - August 2021 (Seasonal)

    This week we learned how to build a culture of appreciation with affirmation stations, why relationships and reflection are essential to coaching growth, five traits of positively energizing ICs and leaders, and more! 😀

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