8 Key Elements to Building a Successful Coaching Program

Our team has been working with coaches and district leaders for over 12 years and we've seen the positive impact a successful coaching program can have on teachers, students, and schools. The most effective programs are the ones where the leaders are intentional about building and designing it with teacher support and student outcomes in mind.

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Topics: Coaching, Your Coaching Toolbox, Collaboration, Teacher Leadership, Coaching Reluctance, Coaching Conversations, Teacher Tricks, TeachBoost Coach, Coaching Needs

Weekly Coaching Roundup: Starting Your Coaching Journey

Being handed the reins to coaching can be both exhilarating and frightening. Luckily, many folks have made the transition already and have pointers to share with you! Read on to learn how you can successfully start your coaching journey.

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Topics: Instructional Coaching, Coaching Roundup, Practical Advice, Building Relationships, Goal Setting, Trust, First Year Coaching Tips, Coaching Support, Loneliness, Coach-Teacher Transitions, Coaching Needs, Roundup Topics

Weekly Coaching Roundup, Week 8: February 26, 2021

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!

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Topics: Personalized Professional Development, Coaching Roundup, Email, Questioning Techniques, Trust, Coaching Cycles, Social Media, Innovation, Student-Focused, Coaching Needs, Autonomy, Personality

3 Psychological Needs for Coaches to Flourish

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.

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Topics: Guest Blogger, Practical Advice, First Year Coaching Tips, Vulnerability, Coaching Traits, Coaching Needs, Autonomy, Personality