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If more schools took the time for collaborative planning rather than top-down PD, we'd be in a better place.

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.

Hello Everyone~ Welcome to The Elementary Entourage Back to School Bash! This is just 1 stop where you can grab some great tips & FREE resources! Make sure to visit the entire Entourage family at the bottom of this post. I know everyone is in the mist of the hustle & bustle of back to […]

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Hello! I hope everyone is surviving the final days before the holiday break! As many of you know I’m no longer a classroom teacher, I am a Literacy Coach. So I often get the question or look, “What do you do all day?” So today I am here to give you an answer of […]

The role of an instructional coach has rapidly become a well-sought after commodity in most schools. The position is ideally held by a veteran teacher with a proven track record for success in the classroom and in the leadership of other teachers. This means that success in the classroom is due to consistent growth in…

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Literacy coaches have focus points to start the school year. Here are three you need to know: 1. Build relationships, 2. Provide timely information in a non-threatening way, and 3. Facilitate data conversations. Click to read more about these steps!

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