by Kim Cofino | May 28, 2025 | 5 Min Fri
This has been a really challenging spring. Diana and I have both been at max capacity managing some major life and work stressors. We recently had a conversation about the ways that we are trying to navigate being on overload for an extended period of time. And we...
by Kim Cofino | May 14, 2025 | 5 Min Fri
Do you ever think about your informal leadership as an instructional coach? How can you use YOUR level of leadership to advocate for your colleagues? In today’s post, we’re talking about how instructional coaches can advocate for equity in their school...
by Kim Cofino | Apr 30, 2025 | 5 Min Fri
Over the years, in the courses I teach, consulting with schools, and workshops I’ve offered, I’ve worked with so many educators who are learning to become coaches. There’s one issue that emerges time and time again. It’s easier to be an expert (or a consultant) than...
by Kim Cofino | Apr 16, 2025 | 5 Min Fri
As coaches, we’re often asked to facilitate professional conversations. Sometimes it full PD sessions with a whole division, sometimes it’s small group conversations. No matter what size of group I’m working with – I have one strategy I use all the time....
by Kim Cofino | Apr 2, 2025 | 5 Min Fri
Did you know that the number one indicator of student success is collective efficacy? (Donohoo, 2017). Research shows that when we believe in one another, student learning improves. Since you’re listening or watching this episode, I’m pretty sure that doesn’t...
by Kim Cofino | Mar 19, 2025 | 5 Min Fri
Do you have a habit of collecting data around your practice as an instructional coach? How do you use data to support your coaching partners? If you’re not thinking about this yet, now is a great time to get started! Collecting data around your practice, and...
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