#coachbetter
445 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★ - 21 ratingsBuilding community in schools through instructional coaching. Wherever you are in your coaching journey, we can support you! Hosted by Kim Cofino, the #coachbetter podcast features inspiring interviews; case studies with coaches; real-life coaching calls; and quick strategic tips that you can put into practice immediately. We turn inspiration into practical reality so you get the clarity you need to move forward confidently - for you as an individual coach and for your coaching program in your school. New episodes every Wednesday!
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Coaching In Practice: How to Build Coaching Relationships with Teachers of Different Experience & Expertise with Nellie, Jackie and Megan
March 17, 2021 01:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBThis is our third episode in our short #coachbetter series on Coaching in Practice. We often get questions about what coaching looks like in practice so we are excited to share this short series with you. In this episode we have a team conversation with two coachees (Nellie & Jackie) and their coach, Megan. Nellie, Jackie and Megan work together at the American School of Madrid, where Megan is a “coach in residence” and Nellie and Jacki teach grade 1 and learning support. This conversation i...
#coachbetter Episode 110: Coaching In Practice: How to Build Coaching Relationships with Teachers of Different Experience & Expertise
March 17, 2021 01:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBThis is our third episode in our short #coachbetter series on Coaching in Practice. We often get questions about what coaching looks like in practice so we are excited to share this short series with you. In this episode we have a team conversation with two coachees (Nellie & Jackie) and their coach, Megan. Nellie, Jackie and Megan work together at the American School of Madrid, where Megan is a “coach in residence” and Nellie and Jacki teach grade 1 and learning support. This conversation i...
Seeing Yourself as a Coach with Diana Beabout
March 10, 2021 01:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this #coachbetter tips episode, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube, we have a guest host, Diana Beabout, Academy Mentor for The Coach Microcredential. Diana is sharing 3 ways to see yourself as a coach - even if your job title doesn’t include the word coach or coaching. Find the show notes for this episode here.
#coachbetter Episode 109: Seeing Yourself as a Coach
March 10, 2021 01:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this #coachbetter tips episode, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube, we have a guest host, Diana Beabout, Academy Mentor for The Coach Microcredential. Diana is sharing 3 ways to see yourself as a coach - even if your job title doesn’t include the word coach or coaching. https://coachbetter.tv/seeing-yourself-as-a-coach/
A Coach & Coachee Conversation: Building an Instructional Coaching Relationship with Aaron Shelby and Sasha Robins
March 03, 2021 01:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this second episode in our short series on Coaching in Practice for #coachbetter, where we chat with coaches and their coachees to better understand the complexities of building coaching relationships, Kim is chatting with Aaron Shelby and Sasha Robins. Aaron was Sasha’s first instructional coach and inspired her to become a coach herself. They talk about the process of building their coaching relationship, what it felt like from both sides, and the outcome of their work together. They en...
#coachbetter Episode 108: Coaching In Practice: Building an Instructional Coaching Relationship: A Coach & Coachee Conversation
March 03, 2021 01:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this second episode in our short series on Coaching in Practice for #coachbetter, where we chat with coaches and their coachees to better understand the complexities of building coaching relationships, Kim is chatting with Aaron Shelby and Sasha Robins. Aaron was Sasha’s first instructional coach and inspired her to become a coach herself. They talk about the process of building their coaching relationship, what it felt like from both sides, and the outcome of their work together. They en...
#coachbetter Episode 107: How Does Coaching Work in Practice: A Coach & Coachee Conversation
February 24, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThis special #coachbetter episode is the first in our short series on Coaching in Practice featuring coaches and their coachees to more deeply explore what coaching looks like from both perspectives. Kim meets with Megan Holmstrom and Jordan Benedict. Megan is an experienced instructional coach and Jordan, now currently a coach, was her coachee when they both worked at the American School of Dubai. This conversation is a reflective and insightful look at how coaching is perceived by teachers...
How Does Coaching Work in Practice: A Coach & Coachee Conversation with Megan Holmstrom and Jordan Benedict
February 24, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThis special #coachbetter episode is the first in our short series on Coaching in Practice featuring coaches and their coachees to more deeply explore what coaching looks like from both perspectives. Kim meets with Megan Holmstrom and Jordan Benedict. Megan is an experienced instructional coach and Jordan, now currently a coach, was her coachee when they both worked at the American School of Dubai. This conversation is a reflective and insightful look at how coaching is perceived by teachers...
One question that will transform your coaching practice with Kim Cofino
February 17, 2021 01:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, Kim shares a very simple, but very effective, coaching question that she uses in all of her coaching conversations. Just adding this one question into your conversations can give you great insight into what your coachees are getting out of their work with you AND how you can continue to improve in your coaching practice! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out coachbetter.tv for more resources to help you #coachbetter! Find the show notes for this episode her...
#coachbetter Episode 106: One question that will transform your coaching practice
February 17, 2021 01:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, Kim shares a very simple, but very effective, coaching question that she uses in all of her coaching conversations. Just adding this one question into your conversations can give you great insight into what your coachees are getting out of their work with you AND how you can continue to improve in your coaching practice! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out coachbetter.tv for more resources to help you #coachbetter!
The Importance of Making Time for Reflection with The Coach Participants
February 10, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim explores the professional development journey with a panel of participants in the current The Coach microcredential. Each participant also shares a specific coaching story that they’ve been able to implement as part of their work in The Coach. If you want an inside look at what we’re learning in The Coach, and how that learning looks, in practice and why our participants are learning so much, this conversation is a “must listen”! Find the show notes for t...
#coachbetter Episode 105: The Importance of Making Time for Reflection
February 10, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim explores the professional development journey with a panel of participants in the current The Coach microcredential. Each participant also shares a specific coaching story that they’ve been able to implement as part of their work in The Coach. If you want an inside look at what we’re learning in The Coach, and how that learning looks, in practice and why our participants are learning so much, this conversation is a “must listen”! https://coachbetter.tv/episo...
Moving Beyond Working with the Willing with Diana Beabout
February 03, 2021 01:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBIn this #coachbetter 5 Minute Friday episode, Diana shares four strategies to consider when moving beyond ‘working with the willing’ and engaging teachers who might not feel ready for the coaching process. “Working with the willing” is an effective strategy for teachers to build a culture of coaching in a school but it has its limitations. Coaches must take the initiative to step out of their comfort zone and engage teachers who may need support in stepping out of theirs. Find the show no...
#coachbetter Episode 104: Moving Beyond Working with the Willing
February 03, 2021 01:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBIn this #coachbetter 5 Minute Friday episode, Diana shares four strategies to consider when moving beyond ‘working with the willing’ and engaging teachers who might not feel ready for the coaching process. “Working with the willing” is an effective strategy for teachers to build a culture of coaching in a school but it has its limitations. Coaches must take the initiative to step out of their comfort zone and engage teachers who may need support in stepping out of theirs. coachbetter.tv/movi...
The Power of Being a Relentless Learner with Dr. Will Deyamport
January 27, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Dr. Will Deyamport, host of the Dr. Will Show, documentary filmmaker, and Instructional Technologist at Hattiesburg Public School District. They talk about the importance of understanding that the work we do as educators has value, and the lessons Dr. Will has learned from working with, and becoming an, edupreneur. Kim and Dr. Will also chat about the importance of being a relentless learner and the value of 24/7 access to learning opportunities i...
#coachbetter Episode 103: The Power of Being a Relentless Learner
January 27, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Dr. Will Deyamport, host of the Dr. Will Show, documentary filmmaker, and Instructional Technologist at Hattiesburg Public School District. They talk about the importance of understanding that the work we do as educators has value, and the lessons Dr. Will has learned from working with, and becoming an, edupreneur. Kim and Dr. Will also chat about the importance of being a relentless learner and the value of 24/7 access to learning opportunities i...
#coachbetter Episode 102: Coaching Skills Aren't Just for Coaches: Coaching As Leadership
January 20, 2021 01:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this first #coachbetter Tips episode, Kim talks about the ways that coaching is leadership, inspired by many of the conversations she had with successful women leaders for our new Women Who Lead program. During those conversations she was reminded again and again that the skills we build as coaches, are actually leadership skills and can be applied in many different settings. https://coachbetter.tv/coaching-is-leadership/
Coaching Skills Aren't Just for Coaches: Coaching As Leadership with Kim Cofino
January 20, 2021 01:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this first #coachbetter Tips episode, Kim talks about the ways that coaching is leadership, inspired by many of the conversations she had with successful women leaders for our new Women Who Lead program. During those conversations, she was reminded again and again that the skills we build as coaches, are actually leadership skills and can be applied in many different settings. Find the show notes for this episode here.
A Case Study in Leading School-Wide Change with Head of School with Tara Waudby
January 13, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Tara Waudby, Head of School at Riffa Views International School in Bahrain. Tara is an inspirational leader who lives and breathes the mission of her school. Kim and Tara explore one of the initiatives at her school that Tara is most excited about, Ignite Day. This non-traditional school day placed in the middle of the week provides many opportunities for all community members to engage in personalized learning. It’s also a perfect example of comp...
#coachbetter Episode 101: A Case Study in Leading School-Wide Change with Head of School
January 13, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Tara Waudby, Head of School at Riffa Views International School in Bahrain. Tara is an inspirational leader who lives and breathes the mission of her school. Kim and Tara explore one of the initiatives at her school that Tara is most excited about, Ignite Day. This non-traditional school day placed in the middle of the week provides many opportunities for all community members to engage in personalized learning. It’s also a perfect example of comp...
Introducing #coachbetter Tips & Semester 2 of Season 2 with Kim Cofino
January 06, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBIn this episode, Kim shares all about the new exciting developments we’re making here at Eduro Learning for the #coachbetter community, as well as giving you an overview to our exciting lineup for semester two of season two!
#coachbetter Episode 100: Introducing #coachbetter Tips & Semester 2 of Season 2
January 06, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MBIn this episode, Kim shares all about the new exciting developments we’re making here at Eduro Learning for the #coachbetter community, as well as giving you an overview to our exciting lineup for semester two of season two!
Making Coaching Your Culture with Kristin Ziemke
December 30, 2020 01:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Kristin Ziemke, a teacher and learning innovation specialist in Chicago. Kristin is passionate about literacy and how we can support students in developing a biliterate brain which can transition seamlessly between traditional and digital literacy skills! They discuss the ways we can use technology tools as “equity machines”, the layering of critical literacy skills including consumption and creation, and building a culture of coaching to empower ...
#coachbetter Episode 99: Making Coaching Your Culture
December 30, 2020 01:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Kristin Ziemke, a teacher and learning innovation specialist in Chicago. Kristin is passionate about literacy and how we can support students in developing a biliterate brain which can transition seamlessly between traditional and digital literacy skills! They discuss the ways we can use technology tools as “equity machines”, the layering of critical literacy skills including consumption and creation, and building a culture of coaching to empower ...
How Does Instructional Coaching Fit Within the Context of Teacher Appraisal with Emily MacLean
December 16, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim discusses taking a coaching approach in leadership with Emily MacLean, Deputy Head of Junior School in Melbourne, Australia. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a school leader who is also actively coaching. In this conversation they discuss the importance of growth mindset, particularly within low staff turnover rates, the power of regular coaching conversations for professional growth, and where coaching fits in the process of teacher appraisal. This...
#coachbetter Episode 98: How Does Instructional Coaching Fit Within the Context of Teacher Appraisal
December 16, 2020 01:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim discusses taking a coaching approach in leadership with Emily MacLean, Deputy Head of Junior School in Melbourne, Australia. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a school leader who is also actively coaching. In this conversation they discuss the importance of growth mindset, particularly within low staff turnover rates, the power of regular coaching conversations for professional growth, and where coaching fits in the process of teacher appraisal. This...
Communication Strategies for Instructional Coaches to Support Teachers During (and After) Remote Learning
December 02, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBIt’s almost been a year that we’ve been remote learning and things are still changing, we’re still learning and encountering new surprises during this pandemic. This #coachbetter episode connects us back to our episodes from the spring - even though we’ve been in it for a while, we’re still constantly preparing to go remote, and this highlights the interplay between remote and F2F learning, particularly in our coaching practice. We have five of our superstar coaches from the podcast: Amy, Ti...
#coachbetter Episode 97: Communication Strategies for Instructional Coaches to Support Teachers During (and After) Remote Learning
December 02, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBIt’s almost been a year that we’ve been remote learning and things are still changing, we’re still learning and encountering new surprises during this pandemic. This #coachbetter episode connects us back to our episodes from the spring - even though we’ve been in it for a while, we’re still constantly preparing to go remote, and this highlights the interplay between remote and F2F learning, particularly in our coaching practice. We have five of our superstar coaches from the podcast: Amy, Ti...
#coachbetter Episode 96: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as an Instructional Coach
November 18, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Tonya Gilchrist, Information Literacy Consultant and experienced literacy and technology coach about Tonya’s work with schools around the world, and what she’s learned about building a coaching culture. They also talk about the challenge of “impostor syndrome” as a coach and the importance of being a lifelong learner. If you’re looking for concrete examples of how to build a coaching culture, as well as how to strengthen your practice as a coach, ...
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome as an Instructional Coach with Tonya Gilchrist
November 18, 2020 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Tonya Gilchrist, Information Literacy Consultant and experienced literacy and technology coach about Tonya’s work with schools around the world, and what she’s learned about building a coaching culture. They also talk about the challenge of “impostor syndrome” as a coach and the importance of being a lifelong learner. If you’re looking for concrete examples of how to build a coaching culture, as well as how to strengthen your practice as a coach, ...
#coachbetter Episode 95: The Value of Having a Mentor As a Learning Leader
November 04, 2020 01:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThis #coachbetter features episode Allison Rodman, founder of The Learning Loop and author of Personalized Professional Learning: A Job-Embedded Pathway for Elevating Teacher Voice. Allison has extensive experience in personalizing professional learning, and shares her key recommendations including for group PD settings. If you facilitate professional learning in any context, this episode is for you! For more on this episode > https://coachbetter.tv/episode-95/
The Value of Having a Mentor As a Learning Leader with Allison Rodman
November 04, 2020 01:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThis #coachbetter features episode Allison Rodman, founder of The Learning Loop and author of Personalized Professional Learning: A Job-Embedded Pathway for Elevating Teacher Voice. Allison has extensive experience in personalizing professional learning, and shares her key recommendations including for group PD settings. If you facilitate professional learning in any context, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.
#coachbetter Episode 94: Reflective Prompts to Help Teachers & Coaches Bring Social Justice Into Their Classroom
October 21, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThis episode features Alysa Perraras, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Coach at The Columbus School in Columbia. Over the past year, Alysa has worked with all stakeholder groups to build a vision and framework for social justice across the school. Kim and Alysa discuss in-depth, how Alysa and her school community are building the systems needed to create “agents of change” including reflective prompts coaches and teachers can use to consider how we can bring a lens of justice and equ...
Reflective Prompts to Help Teachers & Coaches Bring Social Justice Into Their Classroom with Alysa Perraras
October 21, 2020 01:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBThis episode features Alysa Perraras, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Coach at The Columbus School in Columbia. Over the past year, Alysa has worked with all stakeholder groups to build a vision and framework for social justice across the school. Kim and Alysa discuss in-depth, how Alysa and her school community are building the systems needed to create “agents of change” including reflective prompts coaches and teachers can use to consider how we can bring a lens of justice and equ...
How to Bring an Equity Lens to Your Instructional Coaching Practice with Darnell Fine
October 07, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIf you are interested in bringing an equity lens to your coaching, this episode is for you! Kim has a conversation with Darnell Fine, an Instructional Coach at Singapore American School. Darnell is currently working on his doctorate in educational leadership from USC grounded in racial justice scholarship! They discuss the relationship between education, coaching and equity, successful strategies coaches can use when working to bring an equity lens to our coaching conversations with teachers...
#coachbetter Episode 93: How to Bring an Equity Lens to Your Instructional Coaching Practice
October 07, 2020 01:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBIf you are interested in bringing an equity lens to your coaching, this episode is for you! Kim has a conversation with Darnell Fine, an Instructional Coach at Singapore American School. Darnell is currently working on his doctorate in educational leadership from USC grounded in racial justice scholarship! They discuss the relationship between education, coaching and equity, successful strategies coaches can use when working to bring an equity lens to our coaching conversations with teachers...
Building Coaching Relationships with Nneka Johnson
September 30, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode of #coachbetter Kim chats with Nneka Johnson, Director of Innovation at the International School Dhakar in Sudan. Relationships are the key to coaching with impact and Nneka shares how she has been able to make great strides in her school in a very small amount of time because of the relationships she builds. Nneka also discusses the evolution of the role of Technology Director to Director of Innovation, the changes she has been able to establish at ISD during her tenure, and...
#coachbetter Episode 92: Building Coaching Relationships
September 30, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode of #coachbetter Kim chats with Nneka Johnson, Director of Innovation at the International School Dhakar in Sudan. Relationships are the key to coaching with impact and Nneka shares how she has been able to make great strides in her school in a very small amount of time because of the relationships she builds. Nneka also discusses the evolution of the role of Technology Director to Director of Innovation, changes she has been able to establish at ISD during her tenure, and the...
#coachbetter Episode 91: Bringing Social Justice into the Classroom
September 16, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode, Kim talks with Dr. Sawsan Jaber, Founder of Education Unfiltered and High School English teacher in the Chicago area. They discuss, in-depth, how to get started bringing social justice conversations into your classroom, the value of vulnerability as an educator, and the power of technology as a tool for equity in all subject areas If you are interested in supporting teachers in having these kinds of conversations, this episode is for you! If you enjoy this episode, make su...
Bringing Social Justice into the Classroom with Dr. Sawsan Jaber
September 16, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode, Kim talks with Dr. Sawsan Jaber, Founder of Education Unfiltered and High School English teacher in the Chicago area. They discuss, in-depth, how to get started bringing social justice conversations into your classroom, the value of vulnerability as an educator, and the power of technology as a tool for equity in all subject areas If you are interested in supporting teachers in having these kinds of conversations, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episo...
Creating a Culture of Equity & Inclusion with Ken Shelton
September 02, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThis #coachbetter episode features Ken Shelton, who is currently working with schools around the world on technology, equity, and inclusion. Ken’s extensive background with many different school communities provides lots of insight for those of us working towards social justice, and in particular through the lens of technology for equity. If you are interested in coaching for social justice and tech equity, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.
#coachbetter Episode 90: Creating a Culture of Equity & Inclusion
September 02, 2020 01:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThis #coachbetter episode features Ken Shelton, who is currently working with schools around the world on technology, equity and inclusion. Ken’s extensive background with many different school communities provides lots of insight for those of us working towards social justice, and in particular through the lens of technology for equity. If you are interested in coaching for social justice and tech equity, this episode is for you!
#coachbetter Episode 89: The Difference Between Working with Teams & Individuals, as an Instructional Coach
August 26, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this #coachbetter episode we’re chatting with four of our superstar coaches from the podcast: Tim, Ben, Kim and Maggie, so you get a wide range of perspectives and experiences! We talk through the different approaches we take when working with teams as compared to how we work with individuals, the strategies we use to effectively facilitate meetings and the prep work that goes into making those meetings successful, as well as the ways we can support the professional growth of a team by th...
The Difference Between Working with Teams & Individuals as an Instructional Coach with Coaches Panel
August 26, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this #coachbetter episode we’re chatting with four of our superstar coaches from the podcast: Tim, Ben, Kim and Maggie, so you get a wide range of perspectives and experiences! We talk through the different approaches we take when working with teams as compared to how we work with individuals, the strategies we use to effectively facilitate meetings and the prep work that goes into making those meetings successful, as well as the ways we can support the professional growth of a team by th...
Intro to Season 2 with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
August 19, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Clint and Kim chat about what a return to school in such uncertain times may look like, particularly for coaches who may be working in a hybrid or remote model, as well as the themes for our first semester of podcasts for this academic year. Find the show notes for this episode here.
#coachbetter Episode 88: Intro to Season 2
August 19, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Clint and Kim chat about what a return to school in such uncertain times may look like, particularly for coaches who may be working in a hybrid or remote model, as well as the themes for our first semester of podcasts for this academic year.
Season 2 Sneak Peek
August 12, 2020 01:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode we’re highlighting some great moments from upcoming #coachbetter conversations to give you a sneak peek into our second “official” season of #coachbetter. We'll take you on a quick tour of the guests and the episodes so you have some context for the conversations. Not every episode is included here, but you’ll get an overview of our two key themes for the semester: how coaching can support social justice work in our school communities and how coaching and leadership inters...
#coachbetter Bonus Episode 10: Season 2 Sneak Peek
August 12, 2020 01:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode we’re highlighting some great moments from upcoming #coachbetter conversations to give you a sneak peek into our second “official” season of #coachbetter. We'll take you on a quick tour of the guests and the episodes so you have some context for the conversations. Not every episode is included here, but you’ll get an overview of our two key themes for the semester: how coaching can support social justice work in our school communities and how coaching and leadership inters...
School Leaders Value Coaches with Stuart MacAlpine
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.9 MBToday on #coachbetter we’re chatting with Stuart McAlpine, Director of Teaching & Learning at UWCSEA. Stuart his perspective on the way that both Cognitive Coaching and Instructional Coaching support teacher professional growth at UWCSEA. We talk about the critical importance of leadership demonstrating an understanding and belief in the power of coaching to build a culture of coaching, and the ways that coaches can help school leaders understand why coaching is so important for teacher prof...
#coachbetter Episode 87: The Importance of School Leaders Valuing Instructional Coaching
June 23, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.9 MBToday on #coachbetter we’re chatting with Stuart McAlpine, Director of Teaching & Learning at UWCSEA. Stuart his perspective on the way that both Cognitive Coaching and Instructional Coaching support teacher professional growth at UWCSEA. We talk about the critical importance of leadership demonstrating an understanding and belief in the power of coaching to build a culture of coaching, and the ways that coaches can help school leaders understand why coaching is so important for teacher prof...