“The purpose of the instructional coaching model is to help close the student achievement gap and accelerate learning for all students by building teacher capacity through implementation of effective instructional practices” (Casey, 2008). This quote really speaks to the core of instructional coaching in that our ultimate goal in education is student learning! We at SRR firmly believe that we get better together. Instructional coaches are here for just that reason. They are here to support:

• Integration of effective practices

• Standards alignment work

• Balanced core implementation

• Changing/increased needs of the students we serve

• Reflective and responsive teaching practices

Coaches are here to provide consistent, job-embedded, personalized professional development! Please know that they are here to collaborate, model, brainstorm, learn together, problem solve with you, and support your teaching and learning needs--reach out to them at any time to engage in this work with you!