Math coach

Moving into a coaching role as a teacher can be daunting for anyone. You spent years in the classroom perfecting your craft and all of a sudden you are in a new role and feel like a first year teacher all over again. But, you don’t have to. This post serves as a guide for…

Are you a new math coach? Check out these tips on how to approach your job!

Unpacking math standards is necessary to understand what students need to learn, how they will learn it, and to writing your daily lessons.

I'm not embarrassed to say that one of the main reasons teaching first perked my interest was the office supplies. I remember sitti...

As an instructional coach, there are certain items that can make supporting teachers easier. Each of the items shared here are highly recommended by myself as a teacher leader working in multiple buildings across a large district. Grab a binder and fill it with essentials like your standards, pacing guide, and teacher performance rubrics. Below…

Think about your day. Where did you spend most of your time? Modeling lessons, working with kids, or planning with teachers? Maybe, but m...

Need ideas for introducing yourself as an instructional coach? Without a good introduction, teachers might not know what job you are there to do. This post shares three fun ways for introducing yourself and your role as a coach. Try a newsletter or a presentation, or even a fun "Coffee with the Coach" event to share your role and responsibilities with teachers! #instructionalcoach #instructionalcoachintroduction

If more schools took the time for collaborative planning rather than top-down PD, we'd be in a better place.

I have a hard truth to tell you. I don't know if you'll like it, but it must be said. Not everyone is going to be excited to work wi...

The authors of The Coach Approach provide insight into their favorite technology tools for instructional coaches and best practices for school coaching.