In the final coaching roundup of February, we learned how to coach a teacher out of a deficit mindset, two ways you can provide PD in under 60 seconds, the five phases of a mini-coaching cycle, and more!

Coaches can't truly flourish when they're feeling overwhelmed, restricted, or their psychological needs aren't being met. Samantha Shields, an early literacy specialist in Round Rock, Texas believes that ICs have three key needs that organizations must respect in order for a coach to be successful.

Coaches are uniquely positioned at the intersection of policy and practice to be levers for both personal and systemic transformation. Districts that prioritize, value, and support coaching see a positive impact on classroom instruction and, in turn, student outcomes.