Student-Centered Coaching - Note Catcher

#1: Standards-Based Goal for the Coaching Cycle
Possible Stems:
  1. What goal for student learning will we go after during the coaching cycle?
  2. How does the goal connect with the standards?
  3. What instructional practices would we like to focus on as we work towards this goal?
Record a goal here:
#2: Student-Friendly Learning Targets
Possible Stems:
  1. Is the target directly related to our goal for the coaching cycle and the standard(s) that support it?
  2. Is the rigorous and academically focused?
  3. Does the target focus on learning rather than on a task or activity?
Record 5-8 student-friendly learning targets that align with your goal:
#3: Use Student Evidence to Co-Plan Instruction
Possible Stems:
  1. What student work can we use when planning together?
  2. What will the students do to make their learning visible?
  3. What trends are you noticing as we sort the student work?
Record 3 examples of student evidence that aligns with your goal and learning targets:
#4: Organize Coaching Through Cycles
Possible Stems:
  1. What is a good time for us to plan together?
  2. When would you like to spend time together in the classroom?
  3. What would you like the co-teaching to look like?
Record your thinking about how you would go about scheduling coaching cycles:
#5: Co-Teach with a Focus on Effective Instructional Practices
Possible Stems:
  1. What are the learning targets for the lesson?
  2. How do we think the students will demonstrate their learning (in writing, verbally)?
  3. How will new content be delivered and by who?
  4. How will we formatively assess students?
  5. What resources, materials, or technology will we need to get ready?
  6. How will we work together to manage student behavior?
Record some instructional practices that you might embed into this coaching cycle:
#6: Measure the Impact of Coaching on Student and Teacher Learning
Possible Stems:
  1. We can use the Results-Based Coaching Tool to stay organized so that we can celebrate our progress with the students.
  2. How do you feel the coaching cycle impacted your instruction?
  3. Let’s also make sure we measure your students’ learning. We’ll use formative assessments to do so.
Record your thinking about using the Results-Based Coaching Tool:
#7: Partner with the School Leader
Possible Stems:
  1. Can we set up a weekly meeting to touch base about my coaching work?
  2. It would be helpful if we could clearly define my role as a coach.
  3. How will we share my role with the rest of the faculty?
  4. Who do we expect to participate in coaching cycles? Why?
Record your thinking about partnering with the school leader:

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