Instructional coaches are often the unsung heroes of professional development in schools. Tasked with supporting teachers, improving instruction, and driving school-wide initiatives, their plates are always full. In many schools, instructional coaches—or...
Professional development often gets a bad rap. Teachers attend a workshop or a training session, leave with great ideas, and then… nothing. The reality is that without consistent follow-up and sustained focus, even the best professional development (PD) initiatives...
Let’s face it: teaching is one of the most rewarding and challenging professions out there. Teachers are often isolated in their classrooms, yet their success hinges on collaboration, reflection, and continuous learning. Enter Peer Coaching Groups and Professional...
As an educator, you might sometimes find yourself thinking, “Why do my students seem so disrespectful?” It’s a common concern, but often the root of the issue lies not in the students’ attitudes but in the evolving definition of what respect means across generations....
As the school year ends, it’s a great time to support teachers in reflecting on their co-teaching experience and setting goals for the coming year. One effective way to initiate this reflection is by asking students for their thoughts. Follow this process: Step...
