Curriculum coach

I'm not embarrassed to say that one of the main reasons teaching first perked my interest was the office supplies. I remember sitti...

The role of an instructional coach has rapidly become a well-sought after commodity in most schools. The position is ideally held by a veteran teacher with a proven track record for success in the classroom and in the leadership of other teachers. This means that success in the classroom is due to consistent growth in…

As an instructional coach, there are certain items that can make supporting teachers easier. Each of the items shared here are highly recommended by myself as a teacher leader working in multiple buildings across a large district. Grab a binder and fill it with essentials like your standards, pacing guide, and teacher performance rubrics. Below…

Today I wanted to share a collection of EL Education resources, tips, and tricks for coaches and administrators that will help you best support your teachers.

Moving into a coaching role as a teacher can be daunting for anyone. You spent years in the classroom perfecting your craft and all of a sudden you are in a new role and feel like a first year teacher all over again. But, you don’t have to. This post serves as a guide for…

If you're a new instructional coach, and you're reading this in real time, it's November. Even if you're not a new coach, but you're re...

The authors of The Coach Approach provide insight into their favorite technology tools for instructional coaches and best practices for school coaching.

You kick up your feet and take a sip of your iced peach green tea, as you look out at the sunny summer afternoon and smile. Oh how you love summer. Oh how you wish the summer days and land of no schedules would never go away. Ahhh… You take another sip and decide you should […]

This year I had the amazing opportunity–thanks to an extremely supportive administration team–to be a part-time instructional coach in the high school where I’ve taught for 9 of m…

Instructional coaches need support, too. This free download will give you the tools you need to document your meetings, conduct a coaching cycle with a teacher, and more! Get the help you need to coach with confidence! #instructionalcoach