• Supporting school-based coaches to implement practices that make a direct impact on student learning
  • Using a variety of tools to measure the coach’s impact on student learning
  • Using student data across coaching and professional development work with teachers
  • Applying research-based practices for engaging adult learners
  • Designing varied professional development practices such as; large group professional development sessions, classroom-based observations, dialogue in small groups, and working with teachers one-on-one
  • Cultivating a culture of learning to promote teacher and student learning
  • Other aspects of leadership that connect with coaching and professional development
  • Implementing research-based instruction in literacy across grades K-12
  • Developing standards-based curriculum and units of study in the area of literacy across grades K-12
  • Becoming a teacher leader
  • Facilitating small group learning among groups of peers


  • Designing and implementing a model for student-centered coaching throughout a school district

  • Developing systems for the recruitment and retention of qualified school-based coaches

  • Evaluating the impact of coaching on student learning

  • Assessing your district culture and planning professional development that target student needs

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