Instructional Coaching

Supporting your campus or district instructional coaching programs.

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  • Article

    Redefine Math Education with Building Thinking Classrooms

    Reflecting on my early education, I remember math class as a place where we were expected to sit in neat rows, focus solely on our own papers, and strictly apply the strategies our teachers demonstrated. Asking questions during the lesson was seen as a sign of inattention. Seeking help from classmates was labeled as “cheating,” […]

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    How Instructional Coaches Support Hardiness in Teachers

    Hey there, fellow educators! Have you ever felt like teaching is like trying to juggle a dozen balls at once? Well, you’re not alone. Teaching is tough, and we face challenges every single day. From managing our classrooms to keeping up with new technologies and curriculum changes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But here’s the […]

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  • Professional Development

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    Instructional Coaching Partnership Series

    6 half-days

    $360 per person

    Targeted professional learning for district and campus instructional coaches, specialists, and curriculum coordinators, focusing on enhancing coaching skills, leadership, and research-based instructional strategies.

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    The 5 Strands of Mathematical Proficiency

    What is Mathematical Proficiency? How do you define mathematical proficiency? Had I been asked this question early in my teaching career, I might have defined it as the ability to solve problems efficiently and accurately. In the back of my mind, I might have thought it meant having good number sense for procedural computations or […]

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    Uncovering the Link Between Literacy and Social Studies

    Elementary teachers lay the foundation for instilling a lifelong love of learning and a deep understanding of foundational skills about the world around us. The task is huge and comes with substantial pressure to ensure test scores are up and everyone is demonstrating proficiency in reading and math. This pressure, understandably, can sometimes result in reduced […]

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    Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Math

    Some of the consistent difficulties that ALL educators are confronted with include challenging behaviors and decreased motivation. It can be overwhelming to think these issues can never change. Enter a growth mindset. A growth mindset is a concept that people believe their basic abilities can be developed through dedicated practice. Currently, educators are faced with […]

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    Reflecting on Your Coaching Practice

    As the school year draws to a close, it’s important for instructional coaches to take time for self-reflection. Reflection allows you to recognize your successes, evaluate your areas for growth, and set goals for the future. Here are 25 self-reflection questions to help you evaluate your coaching practice and set intentions for the upcoming year. […]

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    21 Questions to Guide Your End-of-Year PLC Team Reflection

    As the school year draws to a close, it’s a great time for Professional Learning Communities (PLC) teams to reflect on their collective achievements, growth areas, and improvement opportunities. Reflection is a key component of the continuous improvement process, and taking time to evaluate the effectiveness of the strategies and practices implemented over the course […]

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What Is Instructional Coaching?

Instructional Coaching is job-embedded professional development.

During Instructional Coaching for teachers, the coach:

  • facilitates pre-observation conversations, goal setting, and post-observation conferences.
  • conducts classroom observations to collect data on specified practices.
  • maintains a confidential relationship with the teacher.
  • supports teachers by consistently co-planning, co-teaching, and modeling lessons.

Instructional Coaching for teachers occurs one-on-one or with teams to improve the implementation of best instructional practices. ICs support teachers with setting goals, planning instruction, and formative assessment, as well as solving problems. Coaches then support by facilitating deep conversations about classroom observations and data collection, while maintaining a confidential relationship with the teacher. They also provide non-judgmental, non-evaluative, effective feedback.

Who Are We?

Our team's core belief is centered on building trusting relationships while using open, honest, transparent communication and centered on our Balanced Coaching Framework. We use our energy to evoke teachers’ passion for education while promoting a safe learning environment where teachers are free to take risks without fear of failure. Our approach is never evaluative in nature, but one of compassion and collaboration.


Need to get in touch?

Contact a member of our team for more information.

Heidi Brittain, 512-919-5265 Jackie Moore, 512-919-5485

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