COACHING STRATEGIES

Challenge-Based Coaching Model

Research shows that personalized coaching influences teacher practice more than any other form of professional development. In particular, the 5-Step Challenge-Based Coaching Model, allows coaches to meet the needs of individual teachers across all subjects and grade levels. According to Google, this model works because it is personalized, goal-oriented, efficient, collaborative, empowering, and engaging.

Google Certified Coaching Program

Creating Coaching Campaigns

Effective coaching often requires coaches to turn on their creativity and to take the initiative when working with teachers. Creating coaching campaigns requires coaches to understand the needs of their teachers including: beginning the year with effective practices and routines, the evaluation process, feeling noticed and appreciated, managing the holidays, mental health concerns (for teachers and students), and the added stress and pressure caused by standardized testing. Each of the following campaigns addresses one of these teacher needs, and refreshED coaches use them to meet other unique objectives. To learn more about each campaign, including the tech coach's objectives, and to access resources and materials for implementation, click on any of the following icons: