OUR COACHING VALUES
OUR COACHING VALUES
OUR COACHING VALUES
OUR COACHING VALUES
Teacher-Centered Coaching
A Coach for Every Teacher
Even teachers can learn something new.
We strive to make an impactful contribution to schools by developing effective teachers, strengthening current instructional practices, and improving student outcomes through personalized, Instructional Coaching, Professional Development, and Cultural Enrichment.
Cultivating effective pedagogical
skills and practices
HOW?
We work with growth-minded instructional leaders and teachers to develop thriving educational communities and transform school cultures around the world.
Our coaching model focuses on fostering professional and personal growth & development, through empowering teachers, building capacity and developing sustainable educational strategies, programs and support for curriculum planning.
WHO?
We provide additional support for:
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New teachers - to help them build a strong foundation and incorporate new knowledge and skills into their practice resulting in improved teaching effectiveness.
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Experienced teachers - in need of support for developing effective teaching and learning practices.
Coaching Cycle
1. Needs analysis - first identifying leadership needs and goals.
2. Observation and Data Collection - of teaching and learning practices, teacher strengths and growth areas and student engagement levels.
3. Collaborative Goal Setting - Setting goals with leadership and aligning to school's vision and setting attainable goals (short-term and long-term) with teachers.
4. Feedback - on teacher observations with recommendations and strategies to improve instruction.
5. Reflection - on coach feedback and recommendations.
6. Application - of principles, strategies and recommendations discussed in coaching sessions.
Our Coaching Values
Developing Teachers That Make a Difference
Instructional coaching practices improves the quality of teaching and instructional practices. Teacher-centered coaching is a coaching strategy that is focused on teacher actions in the classroom, versus student-centered coaching, which focuses on looking closely at student-level data.
Quality of teaching will improve through rigorous coaching and mentoring, in turn, resulting in increased teacher effectiveness and therefore, improved student outcomes.
After a thorough needs analysis and initial meeting with administration, goals will be established and careful selection of high needs areas will be focused upon for the duration of the coaching cycle.
Transformational Coaching
Supporting teachers and improving pedagogical practices through:
goal-setting collaboration mentoring
coaching self-reflection sharing best practices
effective instructional strategies peer observations professional development
Teacher Support Through Transformational Coaching
After a detailed needs assessment, we will provide you with a customized coaching plan to promote teacher effectiveness and positive student outcomes. The following are a selection of focal areas that can either be tailored for professional development sessions or for more short or long-term coaching needs.
Effective Pedagogical Practices
Build teacher's confidence and strengthen pedagogical practices.
New Teacher Support
Support teachers as they refine their teaching practices to produce positive student outcomes.
School Inter-visitations
Connect and build teacher relationships across schools to strengthen teaching practices and foster new and effective strategies.
Supporting our ESL population
Build both student confidence, cultural assimilation and literacy skills in mainstream classrooms & after-school programs.
SEL: Health & Wellness for Teachers & Students
Promoting health and well-being as well as the development of SEL skills across all content areas.
Culturally Responsive Practices
Integrate culturally responsive practices across curriculum and teaching practice.
Professional Development & Coaching Needs
Literacy Skills Enhancement
Support teachers in developing programs and strategies that increase students literacy skills (3-4 years below grade level).
Student-Centered Classrooms
Exploring strategies that are student-centered and focus on student agency and deep exploration (inquiry).
School Inter-visitations
Build teacher's confidence and strengthen pedagogical practices.
Student/Teacher Discussion Panel
Build teacher-student relationships, and create opportunities for student agency and growth in teaching and learning.
Curriculum Development
Support teachers in the development of intentional, engaging and culturally responsive lessons/units that promote student success.
Health & Wellness for Teachers & Students
Build teacher's confidence and strengthen pedagogical practices.
Peer Modeling Exchange Program
Build teacher confidence, strengthen teacher relationships and teaching and learning practices through peer observation and self-reflection.
Ongoing Teacher Support
Build teacher's confidence and strengthen pedagogical practices through transformative coaching & professional development to support a sustainable coaching model.