by Kim Cofino | Oct 30, 2024 | 5 Min Fri, bestofcbqt
(This topic first appeared in my column on TIE Online) We know instructional coaching is a complex role. As discussed on this podcast many times, it’s an informal leadership position that requires that coaches balance being a peer, while often being perceived as a...
by Kim Cofino | Sep 4, 2024 | 5 Min Fri, bestofcbqt
It’s easy to think that once coaches are hired, and a coaching program is established, that a coaching culture will grow, but if you’ve been coaching for any length of time, you know that it doesn’t really work like that. It takes a lot of intentional and strategic...
by Kim Cofino | May 8, 2024 | #coachbetter podcast, bestofcbqt
It’s almost the end of the school year, and we know that this time is even busier than the rest of the year. But, even though it’s busy, we need to make sure we take time to pause for reflection. Just like we need to remember to get a post-classroom-visit coaching...
by Kim Cofino | Mar 13, 2024 | 5 Min Fri, bestofcbqt
When we first start out as coaches we just want to work with coaching partners. We are focused on building relationships and beginning 1:1 coaching conversations, which leads to coaching cycles. Over time, when we’ve built enough momentum in our community and teachers...
by Kim Cofino | Feb 14, 2024 | 5 Min Fri, bestofcbqt
If you’ve been a coach for several years, you know that you can’t keep working exclusively 1:1 with coaching partners – it’s a ticket to burnout! The reality is, there will never be enough time in the day (or coaches on staff) to support every teacher at the 1:1...
by Kim Cofino | Sep 27, 2023 | 5 Min Fri, bestofcbqt
Most schools hire coaches because they believe instructional coaching will improve student learning. While this is true in many situations it’s not the ONLY reason to hire coaches. In fact, I’ve had so many conversations with coaches and school leaders lately...
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