MMSD: What is Student-Centered Coaching?

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Student-Centered Coaching

Presented by: Diane Sweeney 

The Big Idea

  • Coaching is not about 'fixing people'
  • Coaching is a partnership
  • Coaching is about student learning
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We close the gap between what the students know and what they need to know.

Let's Compare

  • Student-Centered Coaching
  • Teacher-Centered Coaching
  • Relationship-Driven Coaching

Core Practices

for Student-Centered Coaching

Set Goals for Student Learning

Work from Learning Targets

Use Student Evidence to Co-Plan

Organize 4-6 Week Coaching Cycles

Co-Teach to Refine Teaching Practice

Measure the Impact of Coaching

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Partner with the School Leader

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How do we make it happen?

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Reinforce the Message

  • Coaching is for everyone
  • We are all learners
  • Growth takes time
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Connect the Dots

  • Standards are the 'what'
  • Formative assessment shows us 'where' to focus
  • Great Teaching Matters tells us 'how' to teach effectively
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Meet Regularly

  • Weekly or biweekly
  • Focus on student data
  • Align with the school improvement plan
  • Make time for coaching

Read and Discuss

Pave the Way for Coaches (Heineke and Polnick) 
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