Increasing the Impact of an Effective Coach

Embracing the Journey

Teacher Development, Office of Talent DevelopmentFebruary 15, 2013

Collaborative Norms

Equity of VoiceActive ListeningSafety of All PerspectivesKeep an Open Mind

Increasing the Impact of an Effective CoachEmbracing the Journey

Coaches will build and nurture professional relationships with teachers to accelerate understanding and facilitate implementation of the Common Core State Standards through reflective thinking and inquiry into practice.

Long-Term Learning Goal

Increasing the Impact of an Effective CoachEmbracing the Journey

4 3 2 1In addition to functioning in a variety of roles at my school, I regularly collaborate and network with other coaches in the District as well as the broader education communty in an effort to improve teaching and learning in Broward.

I am able to function in a variety of roles in order to accelerate and facilitate my teachers’ understanding and implementation of the 8 Mathematical Practices and the CCSS Math Content Standards.

I am able to function in some coaching roles, but feel uncomfortable in some roles that may be important in accelerating and facilitating my teachers’ understanding and implementation of the 8 Mathematical Practices and the CCSS Math Content Standards

I am unclear about how to function in multiple coaching roles.

Short-Term Learning Goal for Today

Coaches will identify personal strengths and target area(s) for professional growth.

4 3 2 1I am already thinking of multiple ways that I can start working on my personal goal(s) for improving my coaching practice.

I know what my strengths are as a coach, and I have a personal goal(s) for professional learning that will improve my coaching practice.

I know what my strengths are as a coach, but I am still undecided about which coaching role to focus on in order to improve my practice.

I need more time to think about my strengths and personal learning goal(s) in relation to my role as a coach.

Instructional Coach

Attribute Evolving DefinitionHow can my development of this attribute accelerate and facilitate my teachers’ understanding and implementation of the Mathematics Common Core State Standards?

Trusted Listener

Resource

Teacher

Problem Solver

Assessor

Facilitator

Collaborator

Learner

Coach

Advocate

My Role as Coach

+ I wear this hat routinely, and I do it well

Δ I am not comfortable wearing this hat

0 I don’t wear this hat as a coach

Group Activity

As a group, come to consensus on which two coaching roles will have the greatest impact on accelerating professional learning of the Common Core State Standards at your work site.

Provide a rationale for your choices. Be prepared to share.

Personal Reflection Establishing a Personal Learning Goal

• Think about the roles of an instructional coach. – What skills and strategies do you currently employ

in each role?• What role would you personally like to focus on

in order to facilitate and accelerate the implementation of the Mathematical practices and the Common Core content standards?

• What can you do “tomorrow” to become stronger in this role?

Short-Term Learning Goal for Today

Coaches will identify personal strengths and target area(s) for professional growth.

4 3 2 1I am already thinking of multiple ways that I can start working on my personal goal(s) for improving my coaching practice.

I know what my strengths are as a coach, and I have a personal goal(s) for professional learning that will improve my coaching practice.

I know what my strengths are as a coach, but I am still undecided about which coaching role to focus on in order to improve my practice.

I need more time to think about my strengths and personal learning goal(s) in relation to my role as a coach.

Please email us with any questions, concerns, ideas, or thoughts you have.

We value your input as a way of shaping our future sessions.

Tonya BurkeTeacher Development,

Office of Talent Development