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Special Episode: Coaching the Coaches - How One Georgia District Supports Instructional Coaching at Every Level
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In this episode, Jason and Dan sit down with Kanisa Williams, an instructional coach from a large Georgia district, who coaches other instructional coaches. They talk about how coaching cycles are implemented not just with teachers, but with coaches, and the importance of modeling, trust-building and communication.
Kanisa shares how she supports new coaches in clarifying their role, planning productive coaching cycles and using teacher data to identify priorities.
Key Takeaways:
- How coaching cycles for instructional coaches mirror those for teachers
- Why modeling and co-planning are essential, even for coaching coaches
- Strategies for building trust in new coaching relationships
- Tips for setting clear goals and boundaries when you're new to a campus
- Using teacher data to guide the focus of coaching cycles
Mentioned in the Episode:
- Importance of early wins to build confidence with new coaches
- Creating clarity around a coach’s role to avoid being seen as “just an extra helper”
- The power of transparency and reflection in professional growth
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