Instructional Coaching

When video is at the core of instructional coaching, the entire process becomes more efficient and effective.

We surveyed administrators, instructional coaches, and career counselors around the country for their insights on applying for teaching jobs this year.

If schools want a strong collegial atmosphere, they need to foster it intentionally—both across the school and on smaller scales.

An instructional coach and math teacher who developed a powerful model for student collaboration have tweaked it for the pandemic.

When teachers film themselves in the classroom, it helps them reflect on and improve their teaching practice.

A four-step approach to group work can get students talking and boost their mathematical and metacognitive thinking.

Coaches can do a lot to help even veteran teachers improve, especially when teachers know what kinds of support they’re looking for.

A five-stage instructional model—engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate—can guide students to a deeper understanding of math.

Building strong ties with teachers is key to being able to support them in improving student outcomes. Hint: Keep some chocolate handy.

Help new and veteran teachers improve their practice by implementing a few simple strategies.

Guiding teachers who have years of experience takes sensitivity and a willingness to learn from them at the same time.

On their own or with an instructional coach, new teachers can create a data-driven action plan for improving their teaching practices.

Some dos and don’ts for instructional coaches striving to help new teachers make a successful start.

Blogger Elena Aguilar shares an excerpt from her recently released book, The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation.

School-improvement coach and former teacher Elena Aguilar shares five things for a teacher to consider before becoming an instructional coach.