Tips for new instructional coaches

Tips, tools, and blog posts for helping instructional coaches start off on the right foot in their new position!
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Week 3: Why Instructional Coaches Should Invest in Content and Curricular Knowledge - 3 Tasks
In episode 198 of Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, we’re talking about why instructional coaches should invest in content and curricular knowledge. I share 3 tasks that will help you get a deeper understanding of content, curriculum, and expectations at your school. You’ll learn about unpacking standards, analyzing assessments, curriculum alignment, and coaching unfamiliar subjects. Click to listen now and get my FREE Instructional Coaching Jump Start Course!
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Week 2: Why Instructional Coaches Need to Intentionally Build Relationships with the 3Cs
What can instructional coaches do at the beginning of the school year to build relationships with teachers and set up a strong coaching foundation? In this episode of Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, we’re discussing why instructional coaches need to intentionally build relationships with the 3Cs. I explain how consistency, clarity, and connection can help you build strong relationships with teachers. Click to listen now and get my FREE Instructional Coaching Jump Start Course!
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Week 1: Why It's Important for Instructional Coaches to Situate Themselves in the School System with
In episode 196 of Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, we're talking about why it's important for instructional coaches to situate themselves in the school system with intentionality. I share three things to do during the first week of school to set yourself up for success, including having a clarity conversation, creating a coaching menu, and meeting teachers with a positive interaction. Click to listen now and get my FREE Instructional Coaching Jump Start Course!
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Facilitating a Data PLC: Part Two of the "Next Steps in Instructional Coaching" series
Buzzing with Ms. B: Facilitating a Data PLC: Part Two of the "Next Steps in Instructional Coaching" series - A Data PLC happens when you have some data and you need to look at it as a group and make some observations and decisions about it! In order to have an effective Data PLC, I recommend starting with my post about collecting data with purpose. Then, look at the next four tips to structure your PLC.
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My 5 Favorite Fall Read Aloud Books with Lesson Ideas
You'll love these 5 fall read aloud books which include lesson ideas and resources. Read alouds are taken care of this fall season! Perfect for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade interactive read alouds! Teach vocabulary, context clues, predictions, inferences, sequencing, visualizing and more with these mentor texts!
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Instructional Coaching Start-Up: Success Stories from the First 20 Days of Coaching with David White
What can instructional coaches do at the beginning of the year to set themselves up for success? In this episode of Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, David White joins me to talk about what he did to establish himself as a coach during the first 20 days of school. He shares what he learned from my course Instructional Coaching Start-Up and how it helped him build a positive coaching culture on campus. Click to listen now and get my FREE Instructional Coaching Jump Start Course!
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Week 2: Why Instructional Coaches Need to Intentionally Build Relationships with the 3Cs
What can instructional coaches do at the beginning of the school year to build relationships with teachers and set up a strong coaching foundation? In this episode of Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, we’re discussing why instructional coaches need to intentionally build relationships with the 3Cs. I explain how consistency, clarity, and connection can help you build strong relationships with teachers. Click to listen now and get my FREE Instructional Coaching Jump Start Course!
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Week 1: Why It's Important for Instructional Coaches to Situate Themselves in the School System with
In episode 196 of Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, we're talking about why it's important for instructional coaches to situate themselves in the school system with intentionality. I share three things to do during the first week of school to set yourself up for success, including having a clarity conversation, creating a coaching menu, and meeting teachers with a positive interaction. Click to listen now and get my FREE Instructional Coaching Jump Start Course!
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Instructional Coaching Start-Up: Success Stories from the First 20 Days of Coaching with David White
What can instructional coaches do at the beginning of the year to set themselves up for success? In this episode of Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, David White joins me to talk about what he did to establish himself as a coach during the first 20 days of school. He shares what he learned from my course Instructional Coaching Start-Up and how it helped him build a positive coaching culture on campus. Click to listen now and get my FREE Instructional Coaching Jump Start Course!
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PD in a Box – How to Use It, What Goes In It & More!
PD in a Box - How to Use It, What Goes In It & More! - Buzzing with Ms. B
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Week 1: Why It's Important for Instructional Coaches to Situate Themselves in the School System with
In episode 196 of Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, we're talking about why it's important for instructional coaches to situate themselves in the school system with intentionality. I share three things to do during the first week of school to set yourself up for success, including having a clarity conversation, creating a coaching menu, and meeting teachers with a positive interaction. Click to listen now and get my FREE Instructional Coaching Jump Start Course!
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6 Must-Have Organizational Systems for Instructional Coaching
6 Must-Have Organizational Systems for Instructional Coaching- lots of ideas for staying organized! Buzzing with Ms. B
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Instructional Coaching Start-Up: Success Stories from the First 20 Days of Coaching with David White
What can instructional coaches do at the beginning of the year to set themselves up for success? In this episode of Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, David White joins me to talk about what he did to establish himself as a coach during the first 20 days of school. He shares what he learned from my course Instructional Coaching Start-Up and how it helped him build a positive coaching culture on campus. Click to listen now and get my FREE Instructional Coaching Jump Start Course!
instructional coaching start - up success stories from the first 20 days of coaching with david white
Instructional Coaching Start-Up: Success Stories from the First 20 Days of Coaching with David White
What can instructional coaches do at the beginning of the year to set themselves up for success? In this episode of Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, David White joins me to talk about what he did to establish himself as a coach during the first 20 days of school. He shares what he learned from my course Instructional Coaching Start-Up and how it helped him build a positive coaching culture on campus. Click to listen now and get my FREE Instructional Coaching Jump Start Course!
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Creating a Coaching Support Plan: Part Five of the Start-Up Guide Series
Buzzing with Ms. B: Creating a Coaching Support Plan - Your role as an instructional coach is to provide ongoing support to teachers in order to move your campus towards the campus goals. To do this, you're going to want to consider the kinds of support you will provide to teachers throughout the year. Check out these tips for creating a coaching support plan!