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Transitioning from a classroom teacher to an instructional coach can be scary and daunting. You were hired as an instructional coach because you were great in the classroom. You are a trained teacher, but coaching is different. It can be challenging to find helpful professional development and training for your new role. You need a SIMPLE plan with SIMPLE Steps to get started. Inside the Simply Instructional Coaching Podcast, Nicole covers topics around “how to coach,” such as how to collabo ...
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We are wrapping up season 1 with a topic that is so crucial as an instructional coach! Reflecting on your instructional coaching journey is essential for continuous growth and improvement. By evaluating your impact and effectiveness, setting goals for personal and professional growth, and seeking feedback from colleagues, other coaches, and adminis…
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The school year is quickly coming to an end. How are you planning to close out the school year with your teachers? This is such an important time to meet with your teachers, reflect on the year, and continue to build a strong connection with them. Nita Creekmore is joining me in this episode to discuss how we like to close out the school year. We a…
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The thought of interviewing for an instructional coaching position may be intimidating for you but you likely have teaching, leadership, or other coaching experiences that you can use to ace your interview. I want to help you feel more confident and prepared as you go into your instructional coaching interview. In this episode, I am sharing tips an…
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When supporting PLCs as an instructional coach, we want to set the expectation that we are there to provide expertise and background but that it is the teachers who take ownership and leadership of the PLC. As coaches, we are not members of PLCs but rather we can help teachers begin to truly work as a team with all students’ best interests in mind.…
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How can coaches support PLCs and help create more impact in PLCs? The purpose of PLCs is to gain knowledge and create things that haven’t been tried previously. Steve Ventura of Advanced Collaborative Solutions is joining me to talk about PLCs, effective coaching, and his upcoming summit session. Steve Ventura is the president and lead consultant a…
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What will we do when students don’t learn? There is a huge gap in knowing about practices that will help marginalized students accelerate their learning and actually implementing these practices to create a bigger impact in the classroom. Zaretta Hammond is a national consultant and author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. She has be…
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Are you facing resistance in your coaching? Resistance is a very common issue when working with teachers. Our guest today, Allison Peterson, is talking all about the deep work of coaching and the importance of understanding resistant teachers. Allison Peterson is the found of the #NewToCoaching community and helps new instructional coaches learn an…
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How can you effectively coach teachers when they are resistant? In this episode, Becca Silver of The Whole Educator is joining me to talk all about resistant teachers and how to effectively work with them. Becca Silver is an instructional coach, life coach, and performance coach who empowers school coaches to increase their impact. She is sharing h…
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What are coaching menus and how can they help teachers better understand the support you can provide? Chrissy Beltran of Buzzing with Ms. B is joining me to chat all about using coaching menus with teachers and give you a preview of her session at this year’s Simply Coaching Summit. I absolutely loved this conversation with Chrissy and I know you w…
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What are some reasons coaching foundations crumble, and what can we do to prevent it? Join me as I explore this important topic with Casey Watts, impact coach and consultant at Catching Up with Casey. In this episode, we discuss the importance of building a coaching foundation, making the shift from teacher to instructional coach, setting up your c…
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Establishing trust and building relationships with teachers isn’t easy. That's why I invited Dr. Kim Richardson to share her expertise on coaching and relational trust. In this episode, you'll hear about the power of coaching, get ideas for authentically developing relationships, and learn what to do when trust is broken. Plus, get an exclusive sne…
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Coaches need coaches too! On this episode, my coach Gretchen Bridgers, owner of Always a Lesson, joins me to talk about all things instructional coaching. She gives us a sneak peek of her session at the Simply Coaching Summit and provides ideas for what to focus on during different seasons of the year. We explore topics including shifting to a more…
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A well-organized learning environment is essential for teachers and students alike. In this episode, we explore how instructional coaches can help teachers organize their classrooms with the SIMPLE Core 4. In this episode, you’ll learn about establishing traffic patterns, developing expectations with students, establishing routines and structures, …
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Do you struggle with creating meaningful professional learning experiences for teachers? You're not alone! It's one of the most challenging tasks for instructional coaches, but with the right strategies, it doesn't have to be. In this episode, you'll get tips and ideas for creating engaging and impactful professional development sessions. Learn abo…
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Ready to learn more about The SIMPLE Blueprint for Instructional Coaching? In the last episode, I explained the foundation of my SIMPLE framework to coach teachers. During this episode, we explore the second half of the blueprint, which is the work of coaching. In this episode, you’ll learn about providing strategic support, launching coaching cycl…
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One of the biggest questions I get is, “Where do I start?” My answer is always The SIMPLE Blueprint for Instructional Coaching. This SIMPLE framework outlines the most crucial components of instructional coaching and how to provide differentiated support to teachers. It provides quick strategies for identifying teachers’ needs, tips for developing …
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Welcome to the first episode of The Simply Instructional Coaching Podcast. I'm glad you're joining me on this episode as I share my journey to instructional coaching. During this episode, I share my story and explain how I eventually found myself in the world of education. From my first few years as a teacher to becoming an instructional coach, I'm…
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Transitioning from a classroom teacher to an instructional coach can be scary and daunting. You were hired as an instructional coach because you were great in the classroom. You are a trained teacher, but coaching is different. It can be challenging to find helpful professional development and training for your new role. You need a SIMPLE plan with…
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