My “Secret” Coaching Assessment

My “Secret” Coaching Assessment

I work with coaches in schools around the world, and one of the challenges everyone struggles with is the transition from consulting to coaching. I have another post on the difference between the 3 coaching stances: consulting, collaborating and coaching, but what I’m...
Preparing to Lead Professional Learning

Preparing to Lead Professional Learning

Are you prepared to lead professional learning as a coach? Have you considered the ways that facilitating adult learning might be different than working with students? As coaches, we’re often asked to facilitate professional learning for our colleagues, and for...
Two Ways Instructional Coaches are Leaders

Two Ways Instructional Coaches are Leaders

When talking about the roles of coaches, I often refer to the ten roles and responsibilities of coaches and teacher-leaders shared by Joellen Killion and Cindy Harrison in Coaching Matters and Taking the Lead: New roles for teachers and school-based coaches, two of my...