Not exact matches
Throughout her 25 - year career
as a network leader,
instructional coach, teacher and consultant, Hillary has drawn on her social and emotional skills to help organizations, schools, and teachers improve performance by framing issues, building
teams, leading difficult conversations, and facilitating problem solving.
Teams of directors, leaders, and those who are responsible for directly supporting teachers in their work, such
as instructional coaches, supervisors, or teachers who take on leadership roles
«Although there are efforts to create
teams of teachers to improve teaching and learning in schools, only recently has there been a broad effort to appoint expert teachers
as instructional coaches or teacher leaders,» Johnson says.
Team members invited by directors and leaders — those who are responsible for directly supporting teachers in their work, such
as instructional coaches, supervisors, or teachers who take on leadership roles
This unique look at
instructional coaching as a
team approach will give both
coaches and teachers the tools they need to create a successful partnership and improve classroom instruction.
Several years ago
as an
instructional coach in a district new to the work of collaborative
teams in a professional learning community, I learned we should calibrate our grading of common assessments.
There, he serves
as a union chapter chair, an
instructional coach, grade -
team leader, and mentor.
Instructional coaching positions have been added to many school leadership
teams as an effort to support teacher growth in order to enhance student learning.
Each school's personalized learning leadership
team will be comprised of a combination of school leaders (such
as principals and / or
instructional coaches)
as well
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Each school's personalized learning leadership
team will be comprised of a combination of school leaders (such
as principals and / or
instructional coaches)
as well
as representative teacher leaders.
Mr. Boatwright worked
as an
instructional coach for a large school district in South Carolina before joining the Sposato
team.
The author presents four ways that schools can use video: in
instructional coaching, in teacher evaluation, with
teams, and individually
as teachers
coach themselves.
Walk - throughs include having key staff such
as an
instructional coach or
team leader literally walk through each classroom during reading instruction on a daily or weekly basis.
A recent survey of NBCTs showed that 54 percent have served or are currently working
as team leaders, 36 percent
as department chairs and 15 percent
as staff developers or
instructional coaches.
The SCLDA
team included one primary investigator with extensive experience in the integration of museum resources in the classroom, two education staff members who organized and oversaw the PD project, and two local
instructional coaches who observed teachers» classrooms (approximately four times during the school year per teacher) and provided further teacher support
as needed.
Kevin joined the Institute for Excellence in Education in 2012
as an
Instructional Coach, and quickly became an integral member of the team and a respected, sought after coach in the f
Coach, and quickly became an integral member of the
team and a respected, sought after
coach in the f
coach in the field.
Molly joined the Institute for Excellence in Education in 2011
as an
Instructional Coach, and rapidly grew her scope of responsibilities to include human resources, grant coordination and delivery of the Focused
Instructional Model, impacting growth among teaching
teams to achieve higher levels of student engagement and learning.
The event, held at the Rubin Museum in Manhattan, honored five people who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to enacting positive change in education: Tanell Pendleton, an English teacher who has worked at Bronx Haven High School for eight years, and Michael Wolach, founding teacher and
instructional coach at Jill Chaifetz Transfer School, both of whom have worked with Eskolta on multi-year projects on topics ranging from developing students» academic mindsets to implementing outcomes - based grading; Cristal Cruz, a graduate of Brooklyn Frontiers High School, who, after facing significant challenges during school, graduated
as salutatorian, enrolled in college, and is now working at Good Shepherd Service to support students in the same way she was supported; and Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation and part of the founding
team of Microsoft, who have become champions of school improvement by establishing national initiatives such
as the Mindset Scholars Network and the Student Agency Improvement Community.
Because the quality of teaching varies widely from classroom to classroom, schools need skilled and dedicated teachers to extend their influence beyond their classroom — whether
as instructional coaches, leaders of grade - level
teams, induction coordinators, mentors, or peer reviewers.
● Oversee the implementation of the educational vision across all campuses, and ensure schools are producing amazing outcomes for students ● Ensure all schools meet their academic and cultural goals ● Build a strong, collaborative
team of principals ● Ensure schools are operationally strong, aesthetically beautiful and clean, within budget, and well - organized ● Oversee performance management systems and the hiring process across the schools ● Manage the college
teams in supporting students
as they prepare for college ● Provide individual development and management to school principals through one - on - one meetings,
coaching, modeling, planning, and feedback ● Lead regular professional learning for school leaders (topics such
as instructional leadership, personnel management, school operations, data analysis, school culture, and family investment) ● Study and analyze data on an ongoing basis ● Work with school principals to develop and implement action plans based on academic results
In her role
as the Director of
Coaching and School Services, Sara leads a
team of
instructional and implementation
coaches directly supporting schools and practitioners.
Jessie has worked in education for over a decade
as a bilingual and ESL teacher,
team leader, and
instructional and leadership
coach to both teachers and their
coaches.
Learn a new, more effective approach to
instructional coaching that is focused on «inside - out,» strengths - based peer
coaching that brings small
teams of teachers together, building on the bright spots while learning and growing
as peers and professionals.
While at Freedom Prep, he served
as a Pre-AP World History Teacher, Social Studies
Instructional Coach, and Dean of College Counseling on the school's leadership
team.
The basis for our approach is the
instructional and leadership
coaching model that Elena has written about in her books,
as well
as the curriculum she has created for
team development.
This collaboration and spirit permeates our grade - level
teams and content departments
as teachers across grade levels and subjects actively share with their peers and
instructional coaches to maximize student and professional growth.
Develop and coordinate professional development for school leaders and school leadership
teams to build
instructional leadership capacity in areas such
as pedagogy, data analysis, intervention, culture building, and
coaching and development of teachers;
She has worked with a
team of
instructional coaches to facilitate school - wide contests to encourage students to use Study Island on their own time in the computer labs
as well
as at home.
Working
as part of the school leadership
team, these
coaches support the school improvement planning and implementation process so that «the doing gets done» and the targeted results in the
instructional core of the school are collaboratively achieved.
She works with schools and districts,
as well
as with state agencies and other educational organizations nationwide, to build systems to support high student performance through standards - based curriculum, instruction, and assessment design and implementation with a focus on the Common Core State Standards; leadership development and
coaching for administrators,
instructional coaches, and leadership
teams; process facilitation and professional development workshops; data analysis and use; and program evaluation, collaborative data analysis, and curriculum audits.
Teachers —
as resource providers,
instructional and curriculum specialists, mentors,
team leaders, and data
coaches — can help principals enhance their capacity and create a culture of collective responsibility.
He spent the six years prior to joining Transcend on Teach For America's Bay Area
team in a variety of roles: He began
as an
instructional coach supporting elementary, bilingual, and early childhood educators.
The Kirkland Group is blessed to have a
team of
instructional coaches who foster sustained teacher and leadership capacity
as well
as student growth and achievement.
She most recently served
as a principal director for Open Sky Education's Wisconsin region, where she
coached principals and supported the delivery and
instructional practices of school
teams.
I think implementation of this will be more productive if it's done through groups of teachers working together or with a principal or
instructional coach or
team leader —
as opposed to having a principal say, «This is the way it has to be.»
The institutes are for anyone who supports the growth of teacher practice — principals,
instructional coaches, teacher leaders and central office leaders — ideally attending the institutes
as a district or school
team.
They might view this specific challenge
as the impetus for initiating something they had long intended to do, such
as restructure the
instructional coaching positions to ensure that new teachers are provided needed professional development, initiate a peer - mentoring program, or kick - start the new year by asking a local organization to provide funds for a
team - building retreat for the newly constituted faculty.
Functions The teacher leader: a) Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom - and school - based data to identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school culture; b) Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research - based effective practices; c) Supports colleagues» individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in roles such
as mentor,
coach, and content facilitator; d) Serves
as a
team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address curricular expectations and student learning needs; e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available on the Internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning, and connect with people and resources around the globe; and f) Promotes
instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.
The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks: + Manage and provide
instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for a caseload of students; + Develop, write and help implement IEPs; + Evaluate tests and assessments, complete report cards and conduct parent conferences; + Communicate regularly with parents / learning
coaches of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion; + Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction
as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues; + Provide direct services to students including services delivered through web - conferencing software,
as needed; + Schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment,
as needed; + Participate in the school's Student Support
Team; help teachers and learning
coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students; + Assist,
as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process; + Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services
as mandated by their IEPs; + Assist with negotiating and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services; + Maintain accurate and up - to - date data in the school's Learning Management System and special education software; + Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP; and + Other duties
as assigned.