Design coaching programs as a systemic collective enterprise with shared vision, recruited and developed coaches, and continuous evaluation¶

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Description¶

The paper recommends coaching programs be "a collective enterprise embedded in the larger district context, rather than as an isolated project," following the Coaching for Impact report's six pillars: shared vision among leaders, coaching at the center of system strategy, clear stakeholder roles, adequate resources, aligned policies, and recruitment, development, and incentive structures for coaches. Evaluation should use multiple measures including classroom walkthroughs, observation forms, satisfaction surveys, disaggregated student data, and interviews.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Programs need adequate human and financial resources, high quality professional development for coaches with continuous system support, and clear coach roles

Constraints¶

• Coaching can be adversely affected when the coach role is combined with that of evaluator

Target Learners¶

• K-12 teachers, coaches, school and district leaders

Target Learning Goals¶

• Sustained improvement of teaching practice through well-designed coaching programs

Related Strategies¶

• Instructional Coaching
• School and district leaders' recommendations for implementing effective classroom coaching programs
• Recommendations for adopting and sustaining high-quality coaching
• System-level strategies to build enabling conditions for Powerful Learning
• Provide sustained, powerful professional development with professional learning communities for QTEL implementation
• Implement SEL systemically as a public health approach with shared vision, adult SEL, aligned programs, and continuous improvement

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Tina Ehsanipour & Florencia Gomez Zaccarelli. (2017). Exploring Coaching for Powerful Technology Use in Education. Center to Support Excellence in Teaching - Stanford University. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/2f8e7466-5d96-49c4-b8cc-5b70690e0db9