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

Turning down a new responsibility at work can be tough, but an instructional coach has some advice for how to do it.

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

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

Observe and advise your teachers throughout the year, and at their summative evaluations, celebrate their strengths and share possible improvements through open-ended questions.

Teacher teams can take a big step toward effective communication by naming what they want to hear and see in group conversations and what they don't want to hear and see.

A new toolkit from Harvard University’s Center for Education Policy Research provides resources to help educators leverage video observations in school communities to improve teacher practice and student learning.

At Albemarle County Public Schools, teacher-driven instructional coaching supports teachers in their professional development, helps them to engage their students in authentic learning, and spreads innovative practices district-wide.