Instructional Coaching
Learn about how teachers can effectively support other teachers in professional development, sharing best practices, and improving instruction.
How to Use the 5Es in Remote Math Instruction
A five-stage instructional model—engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate—can guide students to a deeper understanding of math.1.1kAdapting an Effective Math Collaboration Activity for Distance Learning
An instructional coach and math teacher who developed a powerful model for student collaboration have tweaked it for the pandemic.2.6kHelping Teachers Grow Through Instructional Coaching
Finding the resources to hire instructional coaches can be tough, but they can play an essential role in spreading great practices throughout a school.Building a Positive Staff Culture Takes Work
If schools want a strong collegial atmosphere, they need to foster it intentionally—both across the school and on smaller scales.13.9kUsing Video for Professional Development
When teachers film themselves in the classroom, it helps them reflect on and improve their teaching practice.11.2kA Strategy for Boosting Student Engagement in Math
A four-step approach to group work can get students talking and boost their mathematical and metacognitive thinking.4.4k5 Relationship-Building Tips for Instructional Coaches
Building strong ties with teachers is key to being able to support them in improving student outcomes. Hint: Keep some chocolate handy.2.1k4 Tips for Instructional Coaches
Help new and veteran teachers improve their practice by implementing a few simple strategies.1.4kCoaching the Veteran Teacher
Guiding teachers who have years of experience takes sensitivity and a willingness to learn from them at the same time.3.2kHow New Teachers Can Use Evaluation Feedback to Improve
On their own or with an instructional coach, new teachers can create a data-driven action plan for improving their teaching practices.824Coaching the Novice Teacher
Some dos and don’ts for instructional coaches striving to help new teachers make a successful start.2kHow Coaching Can Impact Teachers, Principals, and Students
Blogger Elena Aguilar shares an excerpt from her recently released book, The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation.3.9kFive Things to Consider Before Becoming an Instructional Coach
School-improvement coach and former teacher Elena Aguilar shares five things for a teacher to consider before becoming an instructional coach.3.6kGetting Comfortable With Saying No
Turning down a new responsibility at work can be tough, but an instructional coach has some advice for how to do it.749Making Technology Work
See how a high school integrated technology in teaching with the help of an instructional coach.1.4k