Instructional Coaching
Learn about how teachers can effectively support other teachers in professional development, sharing best practices, and improving instruction.
3 Simple Ways to Use Pre-Unit Assessments to Promote Critical Thinking
Teachers can tweak popular strategies to assess students’ prior knowledge in order to encourage critical thinking at the same time.534How Instructional Coaches Can Use Co-Teaching to Support Teachers
A matrix based on a teacher’s belief in themselves and their belief in students can facilitate effective instructional coaching.5.9kA 5 Step Coaching Model for Instructional Innovation
Changing your staff’s instructional practices is never easy, but gathering teacher input and buy-in can make for a smoother transition.4634 Ways New Teachers Can Make the Most Out of Having a Mentor
A mentor can be a huge benefit for a new teacher, and these ideas will help you take full advantage of working with an experienced colleague.2409 Questions You’ll Be Asked at an Instructional Coach Interview
Making the transition to a new role can be stressful, but you can prepare for the interview to demonstrate that you’re the best candidate for the job.752Using Video for Professional Development
When teachers film themselves in the classroom, it helps them reflect on and improve their teaching practice.11.2kBuilding 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.14.6kA 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.4.7kHow to Get a Teaching Job in 2021
We surveyed administrators, instructional coaches, and career counselors around the country for their insights on applying for teaching jobs this year.2.7kThere’s More to Math Feedback Than ‘Correct’ and ‘Incorrect’
Teachers can help students master grade-level content by giving feedback that supports independent learning and progress.1.9kA Collaborative Model for PD
Immediate application and feedback go a long way toward ensuring that professional development has its intended impact.446Adapting 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.3.1kA Sustainability Strategy for New Teachers
To help offset the stress of teaching and make it a viable career in the long term, new teachers need a plan—this year more than ever.9425 Ways Administrators Can Support Mentor Programs
School leaders can do a lot to ensure that both first-year teachers and the expert teachers mentoring them feel set up for success.345How 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.1.5k