Instructional Coaching
Supporting your campus or district instructional coaching programs.

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Conference
Instructional Coaching Conference
ICC is a conference that hosts dynamic thought leaders in instructional coaching. We invite presentations from across the globe to share expertise.
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Series
Instructional Coach Partnership Series - Austin
Professional learning and networking opportunities for district and campus instructional coaches, specialists, and curriculum coordinators who wish to increase their knowledge and skill in coaching and research-based instructional strategies.
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Series
Instructional Coaching Partnership Series - San Marcos
Professional learning and networking opportunities for district and campus instructional coaches, specialists, and curriculum coordinators who wish to increase their knowledge and skill in coaching and research-based instructional strategies.
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Series
Instructional Coaching Partnership Series - Marble Falls
Professional learning and networking opportunities for district and campus instructional coaches, specialists, and curriculum coordinators who wish to increase their knowledge and skill in coaching and research-based instructional strategies.
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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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Article
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
Instructional Coaching Partnership Series
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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Article
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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Article
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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25 End-of-Year Reflection Questions for Teachers
As the school year comes to a close, it’s natural for teachers to reflect on their successes, challenges, and areas for growth. Taking the time to pause and reflect can help educators gain a deeper understanding of their teaching practice, identify what worked well, and make improvements for the future. We’ve compiled 25 end-of-year reflection […]
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5 Ways to Grow Your Questioning Skills When Coaching
Questioning is one of those skills that most, if not all, know is an important catalyst for learning and growth. Yet, with the fast-paced nature of our schools and the multiple demands for our time and attention, its power is sometimes forgotten: we resort to telling instead of asking, directing instead of facilitating, and advising […]
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Service
New Teacher Coaching
Just-in-time, job-embedded professional learning for new teachers.
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Coaching
Early Childhood Instructional Coaching Series
Enhance early childhood education through personalized instructional coaching that aligns with HB 3's Pre-K requirements.
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Article
5 Reasons Why Educational Coaching Matters
When thinking about coaching, many people automatically think of the great sports coaches- Phil Jackson, Vince Lombardi, and Pat Summit- to name a few. But when it comes to education, coaching is still in the early phases of implementation. According to The Effective Schools Framework, educational coaching is one of the actions that effective schools do […]
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Professional Development
MakerHappen: Onsite Makerspace Professional Development
Our MakerHappen team can provide customized, Makerspace professional development for your staff.
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Consultations
Instructional Coaching: Consultation
We support our clients with meeting district and campus academic goals through our educational consulting services. We partner with stakeholders to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to determine a focus for services, and we collaborate to create a plan with action steps and support.
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Article
How to Leverage Relationships in the New School Year
Guest post from Fred Ende and Meghan Everette, authors of Forces of Influence: How Educators Can Leverage Relationships To Improve Practice. Every summer we talk about starting the school year off right. This year feels drastically different, and it should. Starting the school year off right this year doesn’t just mean reopening for the year; […]
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Product
Cards For Coaching (Set of Cards)
Cards for Coaching is a delightful and fun game of scenarios created to foster dialogue and open the door to effective professional communication. This game is great for facilitators of professional development for administrators and/or coaches to help build expertise while keeping teams engaged. These real-life situations make it easy to laugh while learning. What's included? Question cards (80) Scenario cards (24) Coach It Up cards (16) Instructions All comes in a clear, plastic zipper pouch for convenient storage. ESF Alignment Supports Lever 1.1 - Develop campus instructional leaders (principal, assistant principal, teacher leaders) with clear roles and responsibilities Set of 120 cards Cards for Coaching was produced and is maintained by the team of Instructional Coach Specialists at Region 13.
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Product
Cards For Coaching: PLC Edition (Set of Cards)
Cards for Coaching: PLC Edition is a delightful and fun game of scenarios created to foster dialogue and open the door to effective collaboration for professional learning communities. This game is great for facilitators of professional development for PLCs, coach teams or members part of a PLC to help build expertise in an engaging way. These real-life situations make it easy to laugh while learning. What’s included? Question cards (80) Scenario cards (24) Coach It Up cards (16) Instructions All comes in a clear, plastic zipper pouch for convenient storage. ESF Alignment Supports Lever 2.1 - Recruit, select, assign, induct, and retain a full staff of highly qualified educators Set of 120 cards Cards for Coaching: PLC Edition was produced and is maintained by the team of Instructional Coach Specialists at Region 13.
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Article
Announcing Whiteboard 13: Support for Parents, Teachers, and Coaches
I still remember the moment I learned that my children’s school would be closed for two weeks due to COVID-19. I should have seen it coming; schools were closing all around the country. But, still it was a shock. I honestly didn’t know what to think. My head was spinning as I shifted between so […]
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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