Coaches work alongside teachers and students in classrooms, observing and collecting data to inform future instruction.

The coach and teacher set a goal together of something the teacher wants to improve in their classroom, and the coach assists in implementing that goal.

They also regularly engage in professional learning to grow their own knowledge so they are able to support the ongoing needs of those with whom they work.

Coaching is all about student growth.

In a coaching cycle, a teacher and a coach find a goal and set a plan to work on that goal.

From there, the coach and teacher plan & co-teach together to help improve student outcomes and integrate that strategy into the teacher's toolbox and regular practice.

Teachers and coaches will then reflect together if the goal was met.

But what else can coaches do?

1. Provide resources
2. Give quick feedback
3. Be a thought partner
4. Provide additional classroom support or short relief when available.

What is it called when a tree doesn’t think it’s autumn?

Disbe-leaf

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