Instructional Coaching (What it is and What it is not)

What it is:
*Partnership in working with teachers to set student goals
*Choice
*Listens and coaches teachers in confidence
*Provide timely and meaningful feedback
*Advancing teacher created goals
*Using data to drive decisions
*Questioning with the intent for the teachers to set a student goal
*Modeling/ Co-teaching/ collaborating
*Working with small or large groups of students with teacher present
*Generate positivity and remain focused with growth mindset
*Differentiation and technology support
*Provide resources for staff

What it is Not:
*Evaluative
*Administrative mandate
*Instructional coach setting goals for teachers
*Questioning without a purpose
*Serving as the lead teacher

Resources

What does Rigor in Math mean? http://achievethecore.org/page/1090/rigor

Why Rigor In Math Doesn't Mean Harder: http://achievethecore.org/page/2835/rigor-in-math-why-rigor-doesn-t-mean-harder-2016-march-webinar

Math Focus By Grade: http://achievethecore.org/category/774/mathematics-focus-by-grade-level

Educational Twitter Hashtag: http://www.shakeuplearning.com/blog/educational-hashtag-database/?utm_content=buffer5f209&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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http://www.businessinsider.com/futurist-predicts-online-school-largest-online-company-2016-12

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