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...
by Diana Beabout | Mar 5, 2025 | 5 Min Fri
Have you ever had a situation when your coaching conversation did not go in the direction you expected or planned for? Sometimes our coaching conversations take an unexpected turn. This can be really challenging because we know that it’s important for our coaching...
by Kim Cofino | Feb 19, 2025 | 5 Min Fri
Have you ever wondered what coaching looks like in schools where it’s been implemented well? What might be the key signs that coaching is going the way it should? This clip from from one of my favorite episodes from a previous season, featuring Ji Han, Associate...
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