Math instructional coach

I met someone at a conference who recently reached out to me because she got hired as a Math Coach for her district. She asked for some advice on how to get started in her first year. I thought others might be interested as well ... 1. Develop a Shared Vision with your Administrator Get administrators on board with the understanding that research does not support deficit-model coaching and that working with you should be mostly voluntary for teachers. Principals should not expect that you…

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

Every Sunday afternoon, I figure out in advance everything that I need to do for the week ahead and create a time blocked plan to work from. Instead of trying to be generally productive or working off a random task list, I thoughtfully organize my work according to what must be done this week, divide […]

Teachers need to get to a point where they feel like they need their grade level content teams in order to plan and implement curriculum, not like going to a team meeting is just one more thing or a waste of time. So how can instructional coaches help to create Collective Teacher Efficacy in teams? I’m glad you asked! Here are SEVEN tangible ways you as an instructional coach or literacy coach can intentionally help to create high-functioning teams that positively impact students’ learning.

Advice to a First Year Instructional Coach - Always A Lesson

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ABC's of Instructional Coaching. Great ideas to consider when coaching or thinking about becoming an Instructional Coach.

What if We Taught Math Like We Teach Everything Else? - RETHINK Math Teacher

If you don’t have an entry plan going into your role as an instructional coach then the first thirty days on the job can be taxing. This post will provide a roadmap for those who have recently been hired as an instructional coach, are switching campuses or are looking for a stronger way to begin the year.

Define your role as an instructional coach to these 3 important people. Be clear on what instructional coaching is and is not to have a greater impact.

As you continuously refine your approaches as a coach, here are a few sub-roles within the coaching role that are important to think about and reflect on in your practice.

Tips and tools for instructional coaches to help give teachers effective strategies and ideas managing their classroom. #classroommanagement #instructionalcoaching

As I was walking through Target the other day, I got all excited when I came across the “back to school” aisle. I’m pretty much like a little kid when it comes to back to school prep. I love it! One of my back to school purchases for this year was a new discbound agenda […]

"So what exactly do you do?" I get this question a lot from people both in and outside of education. "Instructional Coach" just sounds broad and foreign and nearly always needs further explanation. I struggled for awhile with how to explain what I do. Some of my early responses included: "I support teachers" (again, too broad), or "I help teachers with things like integrating technology into their lessons" (too narrow) "I am a teacher of teachers" (not quite accurate), or I would just absorb…

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What are the key considerations when planning math workstations? How will you group students? What types of tasks with you use?

By Gladis Kersaint - 100 questions from a mathematics expert to help promote mathematical thinking and discourse in the classroom.

Higher level math centers will really get your students thinking and writing about math. Read about my top six favorite higher level math centers.