February 2021 Instructional Coaching Must-Reads

TeachBoost Team

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The groundhog may have brought some bad news earlier this month, but your friends here at TeachBoost have something that may cheer you up: the topic articles from February's weekly coaching roundups. πŸ‘ Learn five techniques for making the most of online instruction, how you can showcase your impact as an IC, a few strategies for building relationships with teachers (beyond chocolate 🍫), the benefits of digital coaching menus, and more. Enjoy!

  • Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 4: January 29, 2021

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    Weekly Coaching Roundup - January 2021 (Seasonal)

    We wrapped up the last full week of January by learning how you can use teacher badges to encourage collaboration and build relationships, the importance of truly listening as an IC, how to use Michael Bungay Steiner's "7 Essential Questions" to guide coaching conversations, and more. Enjoy!

  • A Day in the Life of a Student Learning Coach

    Julie Nelson

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    Ever wonder what a typical day looks like for an instructional coach? Well look no further! Julie Nelson, student learning coach at Westgate Elementary School near Chicago, Illinois, walks through a day's work in her ever-changing role and the many hats she wears. 🎩

  • December 2020 Instructional Coaching Must-Reads

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    Happy holidays from all of us at TeachBoost! πŸŽ„ This year has been one for the books, and it's now time to wrap it up with the top articles from December's weekly coaching roundups. Learn three twists on common coaching activities, how you can craft beautiful weekly newsletters for your teachers, a few ways to strengthen your connections in remote environments, and more. Cheers! πŸ˜€

  • Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 16: April 17, 2020

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    Weekly Coaching Roundup - April 2020 (Half) (Seasonal)

    Learn why being courageous is a must-have skill for any coach; a few tips for staying resilient while working remotely; how TeachBoost Coach makes it easy for ICs to stay organized, manage video conferencing, and build relationships; and more. Enjoy! 😁

  • Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 11: March 13, 2020

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    Weekly Coaching Roundup - March 2020 (Half) (Seasonal)

    This week we learned the importance of self-care for ICs; why instructional coaches need to coach for independence, not dependence; some practical advice for modeling that are helpful for both teachers and coaches; and more. Enjoy! πŸ˜€

  • December 2019 Instructional Coaching Must-Reads

    TeachBoost Team

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    Happy Holidays from your friends at TeachBoost! πŸŽ„πŸŽ We're wrapping up 2019 with the top articles from December's weekly coaching roundups. Learn how coaches can support teacher retention by helping them find a sense of purpose, how one coach used gamification to create an environment of risk-taking, key factors that are crucial to great instructional coaching, and more!

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