HeyJaredInstructional Coaching with Ms. B
Welcome to Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, where we believe that every teacher deserves a coach, and every coach does too! I’m Chrissy Beltran, an elementary teacher who became a coach and I had to create my own coaching program that worked.
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291. How to Make PD Extra Special and Fun with Jessica Whittaker (opens the original)
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We’ve all sat through those boring professional development sessions that leave us uninspired, and maybe a little sleepy too! But what if we could make PD more engaging and exciting for teachers? That’s exactly what I’m talking about today with instructional coach Jessica Whittaker. During the episode, Jessica highlights the types of PD topics teachers really enjoy and shares her behind-the-scenes planning process. She offers her favorite ideas to make PD fun and memorable for teachers. Jessica
290. How to Develop Teacher Skill with Desi Klassen (opens the original)
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How do you build teacher expertise? In this episode, math coach Desi Klassen joins me to talk about how to develop teacher skill. We explore the difference between knowledge and skill, why so many traditional PD approaches fail, and what to do instead. Desi shares how she uses the gradual release model to shift responsibility to teachers (I do, We do, You do). Plus, learn how to build trust with teachers and what to do when you notice a teacher has stopped using a skill you’ve already worked on.
289. How to Build Teacher Knowledge with Michelle Ruhe (opens the original)
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Today, Michelle Ruhe, founder of Coach from the Couch, joins me to unpack how to build teacher knowledge. We talk about practical strategies for building knowledge through coaching cycles and informal hallway chats, as well as how to identify priorities for schoolwide PD. You’ll learn about the types of knowledge coaches can build, from content to assessment. Plus, Michelle explains how she developed her three-year professional learning plan and knows when it’s time to move to the next focus are
288. Instructional Coaching Priorities for School Growth with Dave Stuart Jr. (opens the original)
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Not sure where to focus your coaching work this school year to really move the needle? You’re in the right place! In this episode, author and teacher Dave Stuart Jr. joins me to unpack the 6 things teachers need to focus on in their practice. We chat about student motivation, knowledge building, argumentation, and literacy moves (reading, writing, speaking/listening). You’ll learn about the 5 key beliefs at the root of student motivation and how schools can support them. Dave explains how tracki
287. Coffee with the Coach - Introducing Yourself as an Instructional Coach (opens the original)
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Before teachers can work with you, they need to know who you are and how you can support them. So how do you make that first meeting count? Today I'm breaking down how to plan a Coffee with the Coach event to introduce yourself and your coaching role. We explore why this type of event matters and what to consider before you start planning. I give you a few different options for logistics so you can decide how the event will work best at your school. You'll get ideas for materials to provide and
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