There are a variety of ways for teachers to enter the classroom and the support they receive from an instructional coach should be personalized to meet those unique needs. For example, the majority of teachers graduate from college with a teaching degree and enter the workforce. They need typical support for a brand new teacher.…

All teachers work to strengthen their classroom confidence, but this can feel especially challenging for later-career educators who are new to the profession. Stepping into a classroom after time spent in another career can bring excitement, purpose, and—at times—self-doubt. Imposter syndrome can creep in, causing even the most capable individuals to question whether they truly…

The education field contains more non traditional teachers now more than ever. This has occurred for a variety of reasons like low pay, unreasonable workload, lack of support etc. These issues have then lead to nationwide teacher shortages causing schools to hire individuals without a college degree in education as well as a lack of…

It is not uncommon for individuals to change jobs or careers in a lifetime- about 3-7 times on average. Many reasons contribute to this trend, including higher pay and benefits, career advancement, and job fulfillment. Specifically, when individuals want to transition into teaching from another career field, it can feel daunting. Although there are many…

Teaching…our country is an education crisis. There are several issues causing the crisis, such as learning gaps, staff and student mental health, declining achievement outcomes for students, as well as a teacher shortage. The shortage of highly qualified teachers leading classrooms is the most alarming issue. Due to poor wages and working conditions, less people…

There’s a certain energy in the air as the calendar flips to December…excitement, anticipation, and just a little bit of chaos. The days before a long break can bring out the best (and the most distracted) sides of our students. They’re buzzing with plans, sugar, and emotions and teachers are running on coffee and countdowns.…

As teachers, we know how much our students look forward to holidays and breaks. The excitement is contagious — the crafts, the decorations, the festive lessons — and sometimes we join in by marking the days with a holiday countdown. But after years of teaching, I realized something: holiday countdowns can actually create more stress…

Learning walks are a powerful tool for peer mentorship and coaching. It allows colleagues to observe each other in real time, taking note of the positive impact of instructional decisions. Watch live teaching with the same demographic of students under the same leadership style of an administrative team, teachers are able to easily envision what…

Summative evaluations help educators grow. They happen at the end of the school year and measure two main areas: how effective the teacher is and how much students have learned. Administrators review many kinds of data, such as classroom tests, state assessments, learning goals, informal checks, and evidence of professional learning. The principal then gives…

Live coaching is the act of providing in-the-moment cues to a teacher while they teach a lesson to students. These cues are discussed prior to using them so the teacher knows what it means and is able to adjust instructional decisions on the fly when the cue is provided. The goal of live coaching is…