Coaching: The Why, The How, and The What

Audience: Teachers at STEM Randall & Hawthorne STEM

The role of Effectiveness Coach has changed considerably in the few years of its existence. As this role continues to evolve, we want to take a moment to explain the Why?, How? And What? of the role of Instructional Coach.

Why?	Our role is supportive, not evaluative. We are here to unlock your potential so that you’re able to maximize your performance. Our goal is for all of our teachers to see themselves as self-directed learners. We strive to connect the work of teachers in our buildings to the broader work of district, to the work of our buildings as STEM schools, but most importantly to what our learners needs are. We measure the effectiveness of our practice in your growth as teachers.
How?	* Lab classroom development - this is our primary objective for the majority of the year (more info to come)* Observations, feedback and coaching conversations for all literacy & math teachers * Coaching cycles related to lifting the learner experience * PLCs & professional development The Wordle represents the responses we received when we asked you (teachers) how we can best support you all. The larger the word, the more often it came up.
What?	Our coaching will focus on growing our practices around the math and literacy big rocks, as well as the STEaM and inquiry experiences. This work should tie directly to your professional goals (SLO, PPG).

Please reach out to us with any questions you have about your learner experience.  Email is the easiest way to connect and we will share our schedules with everyone soon.