Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 20: May 20, 2022

This week we learned a few end-of-year coaching tips, Jim Knight's seven factors of successful coaching programs, how to make observations more collaborative, and more!

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Topics: Teacher Observation, Coaching Roundup, PLCs, Coaching Methodologies, Self-reflection, Coaching Roles, End of Year, Data-Driven Strategies

Developing Healthy Teachers with Non-Invasive Coaching

Cassandra Williams, owner of Educational Innovation 360°, reflects on how her coaching practice has changed since the start of the pandemic, allowing for greater flexibility and support for educators’ mental health.

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Topics: Guest Blogger, Feedback, Teacher Support, Coaching Cycles, Debrief, Coaching Methodologies, Overwhelmed, Stress and Anxiety, Growth-centered Coaching

Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 15: April 15, 2022

Learn six signs of an effective IC, how admins can wear a "coaching hat" while observing staff, questions that spark reflection at each stage of a coaching cycle, and more in this week's Weekly Coaching Roundup.

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Topics: Coaching Roundup, New Teacher Support, Questioning Techniques, Culture of Coaching, Coaching Methodologies, Self-reflection, Reflection, Coaching Hat, Teacher Retention

Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 11: March 18th, 2022

This week we learned a fun PD idea inspired by a TV show, a few strategies for supporting new ICs, six ways leaders can grow their questioning skillset, and more. Enjoy! 🍀

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Topics: Instructional Leadership, PD, Coaching Roundup, Questioning Techniques, Listening Skills, Coaching Methodologies, Reflection, Making Coaching Fun, Online Tools

Five Practical Ways to Support New Coaches

A coach's impact relies heavily on their support both in and out of their organization. Shelby Denman, Coordinator for Professional Learning a Forney ISD, offers some advice for instructional leaders on how they can support, develop, and retain ICs.

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Topics: Instructional Leadership, Guest Blogger, Practical Advice, PLCs, Culture of Coaching, Mentors, First Year Coaching Tips, Coaching PD, Coaching Methodologies, Coaching Roles

Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 9: March 4th, 2022

Learn a collaborative model for PD, nine tips for aspiring tech coaches, how to juggle the role of evaluator and coach, and more in this week's Weekly Coaching Roundup. 

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Topics: Coaching Roundup, Co-Teaching, Coaching Reluctance, Listening Skills, Coaching Methodologies, Coaching Roles, Coaching Hat, In-the-Moment Coaching, Lab Sites

Can School Administrators Also Be Coaches?

Mia Pumo, author and co-founder of Constructive Learning Design, believes leaders can juggle the role of evaluator, coach, and manager through active listening and general curiosity.

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Topics: Guest Blogger, Building Relationships, Questioning Techniques, Listening Skills, Coaching Conversations, Coaching Methodologies, Coaching Hat, In-the-Moment Coaching

Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 7: February 18th, 2022

This week's roundup offered seven tips for delivering quality feedback, three mantras for a solid coaching foundation, how to set boundaries as a coach and why it's essential, and more!

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Topics: Feedback, Coaching Roundup, Coaching Relationships, Culture of Coaching, Coaching Cycles, Coaching Methodologies, Long-Term Partnerships, Virtual Coaching, Self-care

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

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!

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Topics: Coaching Roundup, Coaching Relationships, Questioning Techniques, Listening Skills, Culture of Coaching, Coaching Methodologies, Self-reflection, Checklists, Digital Coaching Cards

Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 2: January 14th, 2022

This week we learned a goal-setting activity you can use at your next staff meeting, what a coaching one-pager is and why every coach should have one, how to maintain a positive coaching "ripple effect" in your organization, and more!

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Topics: Tips and Tricks, Coaching Roundup, Goal Setting, Culture of Coaching, Coaching Methodologies, Coaching Menus, Teacher Empowerment, Online Tools

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