Written by Torie Mollett 

We've had our first Summer Reading meetup, and it was so much fun welcoming everyone to dive into Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering with me! We're going to dig into how we can make our gatherings more intentional and how that applies to everything we do as coaches.

B...

Written by Torie Mollett & Jordan Petri

So, you've received the news that your coaching contract isn't being renewed.  Now what?

We’ve been through this, and it can certainly stir some emotions, ranging from excitement for a new chapter to anxiety and sadness about closing the old chapter. Either ...

Written By Katie Maciulewicz

Coaching teams of teachers can be a challenging but rewarding experience. It requires a different skill set than coaching individual teachers. Together, we’re going to think through some strategies and skills needed to work with teacher teams. 

Here’s your scenario: Yo...

Written by Katie Maciulewicz

Data can sometimes feel a bit intimidating, but what if we think of it more as a helpful guide? When we use data thoughtfully in our coaching, it really opens up some great possibilities for visualizing where teachers need more support, the progress being made, and our ...

Written by Katie Maciulewicz

Instructional coaches play a crucial role in the professional growth of teachers. To maximize that impact, it's essential that coaches have expertise in not just instructional strategies but also how adults learn. 

This is where andragogy, the principles of adult learn...

Written by Katie Maciulewicz

“It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.”

We’ve all heard that before, right? As an instructional coach, you’re probably thinking, “Yeah, yeah, I got it. I’m a great communicator.” But are you really?

Think about a time you were trying to explain something to som...

Written by Katie Maciulewicz and Danae Acker

Testing season. It's that unique time of year where the school buzz shifts, students are heads-down in preparation, and teachers are laser-focused on reviews. For coaches, this can feel like an unexpected lull. But instead of letting this "quiet time" go...

written by Katie Maciulewicz

Instructional coaches often provide professional development for teachers, but we also need our own PD! Unfortunately, the PD resources for coaches are a little scattered – blogs, podcasts, books, newsletters, social media accounts. (Guilty. The EDU Coach Network has al...

As instructional coaches, our main goal is to make a difference in the lives of teachers and students every day. But we want to have a lasting effect. When we work with a teacher, we don’t want them to make a small change for one lesson or one unit and then never use that skill or tool again. We wan...

Written by Grace Brown 

We’re all familiar with the big district-, school-, or department-wide professional development meeting. We know it, we love it, and we rely on it. However, a giant, time-consuming meeting is not always the best method for engaging, authentic professional development. Let’s ...

Written by Kristen Butler

The start of a new year brings a chill in the air – it’s time to warm up your instructional coaching strategies to prevent an icy reception! As tech coaches, we have cool tools, but it’s the connections you make with teachers and the impact on student learning that makes o...

Written by Torie Mollett 

Sometimes, I struggle to get out of bed and face the day. 

There have been many periods in my life when I’ve awoken before my alarm was set to go off and flittered down my stairs, full of smiles and excitement for the hope and promise of the day. Problems? Yo, I’ll solve ...