I am often asked how to get started with Student-Centered Coaching. How might a district prepare coaches, teachers, and principals to make the most out this critical investment in student and teacher learning? What should we be aware of? What are some common pitfalls? While no two districts are alike, and you may need to …
It is tempting for instructional coaches to sort teachers into two groups, those who have a ‘growth mindset’ and those who don’t. We celebrate teachers who are quick to implement. Teachers who are open and reflective. And we ponder those who aren’t. We wonder, ‘Where is the transfer? Why isn’t there any evidence of growth? …
(Please note: Our newer publication, The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching, has replaced the publication and study guide referenced below.) A Study Guide for Student-Centered Coaching: A Guide for K-8 Coaches and Principals As teams and districts explore Student-Centered Coaching (Sweeney, 2010), a few have requested a study guide to support their dive into the …
Bonnie Campbell Hill has touched the lives of teachers and students the world over, and we were sad to hear of her loss against liver cancer at just 56 years old. In Bonnie’s style, she created the Bonnie’s Big Idea Campaign in her final months, working with teachers to raise $500,000 for libraries and scholarships …
So often we pull teachers together to collaborate but never set norms regarding how they will interact, communicate, and learn from one another. This is particularly ironic since as teachers, we know to do this with our students and spend countless lessons teaching them these precious skills. Many of you are familiar with the Seven …