Instructional Coaching

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

Teachers can help students master grade-level content by giving feedback that supports independent learning and progress.

Math coaches can help teachers identify how their perceptions and teaching methods influence student success.

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

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.

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.

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

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.