Posts Tagged ‘coaching’
Unlock the Power of Unified Coaching: A Case Study from Lakota Local Schools
Lakota Local Schools aimed to establish a common coaching framework, improve coaching practices, and enhance student outcomes. They chose Forward Edge’s Instructional Coach Certification Program to achieve this. Anchored in The Core of Coaching Framework©, the program focused on these key areas: Core Coaching Competencies: Coaches developed expertise in areas like relationship building, collaborative goal-setting,…
Read MoreThe Core of Coaching Framework
The Core of Coaching Framework 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…
Read MoreWhat is an Instructional Coach Mentor?
Before we get into what an Instructional Coach Mentor, let’s look at what an instructional coach is. This position is newer to education over the last 10 years, but seems to have exploded over the last four years! It is a role that is really unique and can vary greatly from school to school, requiring…
Read MoreForward Edge Partners with the Georgia Department of Education to Offer the Georgia Instructional Coaching Cohort!
This October we launched the Georgia Instructional Coaching Cohort in partnership with Georgia’s Department of Rural Education & Innovation office with the Georgia Department of Education.
Read More70 Newly Certified Coaches Set To Impact Instruction This Fall
This time last year, we (myself and Dr. Katie Ritter) were just beginning to discuss what a Coach Certification program might look like with Rod Carnill (Executive Director) and Emily Heller (Board of Directors) through VSTE, Virginia Society of Technology in Education. One year later, this small passion project has turned into a multi-state program…
Read MoreFourth-Camera Coaching
Garry Marshall has directed popular TV sit-coms like “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” and blockbuster movies like “Pretty Woman” and “A League of Their Own.” But he struck gold in 1978 when he cast Robin Williams in a new series, “Mork & Mindy”. The show was a vehicle for Mr. Williams to do his thing…
Read MoreAdvice That Would Have Helped Me in My First Year of Coaching
As the school year comes to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect back on the year. For me, I’m closing out my second year as an instructional technology coach in a K-12 district with almost 4,000 students and over 350 educators. Here are three pieces of advice for any new coaches looking ahead…
Read MoreWe’ve Got a Mentor for You!
Coaches often find themselves isolated from critical support networks. Mentorship programs have become increasingly popular in recent years in the private sector, and for good reason. A mentorship program provides an opportunity for someone to connect with a more experienced person to receive guidance and support. From our own experience in coaching roles, we have…
Read MoreRecalibrate the Culture from a Coaches Perspective with Jimmy Casas
The 301 episode of the podcast “Recalibrate the Culture from a Coaches Perspective” features Jimmy Casas, an experienced educator and speaker, who shares his insights on the importance of creating a positive school culture and provides practical tips on how to achieve this goal. In this episode, Jimmy draws on his extensive experience as a…
Read MoreHold on Tight… TCEA is Almost Underway!
Coaches… This One’s For You! Get ready to sip on some coffee and mingle with your coaching peers from all over the nation at Booth #359 at TCEA this year! Not only will you get to indulge in a fabulous cup of coffee, but you’ll also have the chance to leave your mark on our…
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