🗂 Coaching Support

What is instructional coaching?
Instructional coaching is non-evaluative, supportive, and collaborative. I partner with teachers to improve instruction through planning, modeling, co-teaching, data analysis, and reflection.

How do I request coaching support?
You can use the Coaching Request Form or email me directly at sarah.berglund@gocats.org.

Coaching Request Form

Supplies Request Form

Is coaching mandatory?
No! Coaching is available to all teachers as a supportive resource. You drive the partnership—we go at your pace.

📅 PLCs and PLs

What’s the difference between PLCs and PLs?
PLCs are weekly grade-level or content-based meetings focused on instruction, data, and planning. PLs are scheduled professional learning opportunities on school or district priorities.

When are PLC meetings?
PLCs are held every Thursday during planning periods. Check the PLC Calendar for topics and notes.

Where can I locate the PLC agenda?

The PLC agenda is created and maintained by your PLC Content Lead. You can access each week's agenda in your grade-level/content-specific PLC folder, located in your team's shared Google Drive. Be sure to check regularly for updates and meeting notes.

What is the difference between PLCs, PLs, and Team Meetings?

PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) take place every Thursday during your planning period and focus on instructional planning, data analysis, and collaborative strategies by content area.
PLs (Professional Learning sessions) are scheduled for Tuesdays and are required for all faculty and staff. These sessions focus on school-wide initiatives, curriculum updates, and professional growth.
Team Meetings occur on Mondays during your planning period and involve your grade-level team. These meetings address student needs, logistics, and interdisciplinary planning.
➤ You can find the Team Meeting Agenda Template here. Please complete the agenda weekly and save it in your grade-level team’s shared Google Drive folder.

🧰 Curriculum & Resources

Where can I find curriculum pacing guides?
All pacing guides are available in the Curriculum Resources Hub, also known as the Wildcat Way.

Do we have access to digital tools or learning platforms?
Yes! Explore the Valdosta City Schools Clever dashboard for links to Progress Learning, StemScopes, HMH, Google tools, and more. Just log in using your gocats email address!

Also, the GaDOE has a great resource called INSPIRE that houses not just your content area and grade level standards but TONS of other helpful tools that can help you plan various instructional strategies to get yourself prepped for every topic, standard, and lesson you'll teach! Here are the instructions on how to get access onto GaDOE Communities so that you can access all that INSPIRE has to offer! See below for more information.