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KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:00 PM EST

Good evening #educoach Let’s start by introducing ourselves and sharing a success story from the week! #eduwin

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:01 PM EST

I'm Kathy, tonight's #educoach moderator. I'm flying solo tonight.

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:02 PM EST

Pete from Idaho here. My win? Got to shovel the entire driveway 5 consecutive days! #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:02 PM EST

Aulundria, Curriculum Coach from Alabama. My 4th and 5th grade students made gains on their Universal Assessment. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:02 PM EST

Please don't send the snow our way! #educoach

In reply to @educationhall

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:03 PM EST

Welcome! Congratulations on the assessment gains! #educoach

In reply to @aulundria

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:03 PM EST

Hello #educoach Allison from SC. I'll be in and out tonight.

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

@KathyPerret Thanks. I'm extremely proud of them. #educoach

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KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

Howdy! Multitasking queen! :) #educoach

In reply to @realAllisonW

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

Hi #educoach! Valerie from FL ready to chat! One success from this week was today's after school learning lab for Ts. 😀

eliseheger Mar 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

Elise a principal from Kansas. My win? Spent more time in classrooms this week than ever this year! #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

AWESOME! What types of things did you notice? #educoach

In reply to @eliseheger

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:06 PM EST

What did you do in the learning lab today? #educoach

In reply to @valerietilton

techsanfilippo Mar 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

Coaching cycle on S engagement with #VIEWpath. Could not do this as effectively any other way. #Educoach How do u use video?

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

If you are new to #educoach we use a Q1 A1 format. Check out https://t.co/d7iETHNXyL to participate in chat and obtain transcripts

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

Let’s get started with tonight’s topic: Coaching out of your area of expertise. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

Q1 What areas do you feel comfortable coaching? #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:08 PM EST

Reminder - please add the hashtag #educoach to tweets. :)

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

A1: I feel comfortable coaching best practices as it relates to English Language Arts, Classroom Management, and Mathematics. #educoach

eliseheger Mar 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: I feel comfortable coaching most areas. I just struggle with coaching people who aren't open to change. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 My background is in elementary literacy. I'm also comfortable with classroom management and content area literacy. #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1 #educoach I feel comfortable coaching just about anything - because I emphasize the THINKING & the GOALS. I leave content to the experts.

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:11 PM EST

I like that: I feel comfortable coaching coachable humans! :) #educoach

In reply to @eliseheger

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: Classroom management, student engagement, ELA and Reading. 😀#educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:11 PM EST

A. Strategy, assessment dev., in response to data or as a means to use data to direct lrng path. As far as content, I focus on T&L #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2 What are areas that push you out of your comfort zone? #educoach

justaim Mar 8 @ 9:12 PM EST

#educoach I feel most comfortable coaching in areas I'm least knowledgeable, especially when working with highly skilled tchrs.

In reply to @KathyPerret

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 I'm with @valerietilton on this one: when dealing with oppositional adults, that becomes a stretch. #educoach

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KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2 What are areas that push you out of your comfort zone? #educoach

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: Math or technology. I have to def do my homework! 👍🏻#educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

Important point. Being in areas of least knowledge allow us to dig deeper in coach - be curious, understand concepts. #educoach

In reply to @justaim

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: My background is upper elementary; therefore Early Childhood is an area that is outside of my comfort zone. #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

It helps to really listen and determine how a teacher is THINKING about a certain issue. That's an on-ramp! #educoach

In reply to @eliseheger

eliseheger Mar 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: I am out of my comfort zone when I don't take the time to build string, trusting relationships. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

Doing our homework is a good thing. :) It causes me to learn at a deeper level. #educoach

In reply to @valerietilton

justaim Mar 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

#educoach I've learned this causes me to use & therefore better develop my coaching skills like committed listening, etc

In reply to @KathyPerret

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2. Math and Science have been growth zones for me & that has helped me as a learner to consider the S learner even more so #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

Relationship building is a key to coaching. #educoach

In reply to @eliseheger

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

Exactly #educoach

justaim Mar 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

#educoach I've learned this causes me to use & therefore better develop my coaching skills like committed listening, etc
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KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

Q3: What are challenges to coaching a teacher out of your area of expertise? #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

Popping out for a few minutes as I let the dog out. This is the time I miss my co-moderators. #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

A3 A couple folks have already said it: we often don't have a strong relationship as a foundation of our coaching relationship. #educoach

eliseheger Mar 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: I am challenged when the coaching appears to be acted upon, but later it is back to the same old instruction #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3. Attitudes that there is nothing that can be gained from your interaction. #educoach

mrsjezell Mar 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

A3: Fear of making a fool out of myself! 😜 #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: You must research and ensure that you are knowledgeable of the content or area of focus; however, it is rewarding in the end. #educoach

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: Making sure I let them know they are the experts and that we will learn together. Sometimes hard to balance! #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

I'm back. #Greenies for everyone. That really the only reason the dog wants to go out! #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: Working with teachers outside of your comfort zone can truly be a learning opportunity for both the coach and the teacher. #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

#educoach but modeling the unknown and the pursuit of growth is so important. Saying idk but then lent and sharing is valuable

In reply to @mrsjezell

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

Q4: What are the benefits to coaching outside your area of expertise? #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:22 PM EST

A4: The knowledge and growth experiences gained from both the teacher and coach. #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:22 PM EST

Yo @valerietilton I like the way you think. Yes, our colleagues are experts. Professional teachers. So let's listen & learn first! #educoach

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: Making sure I let them know they are the experts and that we will learn together. Sometimes hard to balance! #educoach

eliseheger Mar 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

Q4: Good instruction is good instruction no matter the content. Coaching outside your comfort zone helps you find alignment #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

A4. Growth. What isn't to be gained by lrng something new? #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:23 PM EST

A4 Coaching outside our expertise is an avenue for learning. That's where growth happens. #FiringDendrites #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:24 PM EST

this was a big relief for me when I allowed myself not to be the expert of everything #educoach

In reply to @valerietilton

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:24 PM EST

A4: The learning that occurs on both sides! Respect for each other's abilities! It always amazes me! #educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

helps with trust too! #educoach

In reply to @mrsjezell

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

A4 Coaching with the mindset that the answer is in the room and it comes from collaborative inquiry based on student needs. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

Q5: How do you help teachers understand the value in coaching even if you do not share the same content experience. #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

@realAllisonW This builds teachers trust as well. #educoach

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educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

Hey @KathyPerret you got the cream of the crop attending this evening - I'm impressed with this #educoach crew!

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KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

A4 Coaching with the mindset that the answer is in the room and it comes from collaborative inquiry based on student needs. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

Yes - #educoach peeps ROCK!

In reply to @educationhall

eliseheger Mar 8 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q5: I model and talk about my own experiences with a coach. I always have something to learn. #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:27 PM EST

A5 I focus on the goal: increasing S achievement & improving T practice. I don't have to know your content to help you think. #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5: I am an advocate of peer collaboration; therefore, the teachers and I work as a team. #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

Even Peyton Manning had a quarterback coach his last year in the NFL! #educoach #GOAT It's all about continuous growth and pursuit of goal!

eliseheger Mar 8 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q5: I model and talk about my own experiences with a coach. I always have something to learn. #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

Two words: interdependence. #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

A5: I am an advocate of peer collaboration; therefore, the teachers and I work as a team. #educoach

mrkrndvs Mar 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

"We act our way into learning, rather than learn our way into acting" #educoach #GCI

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

So important that staff realize together they are better! #collectiveefficacy #johnhattie #educoach

In reply to @aulundria

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

A5. Start from where you can. Share a resource, build on a conversation, follow up; whatever it takes! #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

Yes! We all benefit from coaching. Even coaches! #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:28 PM EST
Even Peyton Manning had a quarterback coach his last year in the NFL! #educoach #GOAT It's all about continuous growth and pursuit of goal!
- eliseheger Mar 8 @ 9:27 PM EST
  
  Q5: I model and talk about my own experiences with a coach. I always have something to learn. #educoach

mrkrndvs Mar 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

"Coaches are curious about helping out couchees to be even more curious" #educoach #GCI

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:31 PM EST

That's why we build a repertoire & attend to how our peeps are thinking. Focus on the thoughts that drive actions! #educoach

In reply to @eliseheger

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:31 PM EST

Q6: What skills/strategies assist you to coach out of your area of expertise? #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:32 PM EST

A6: We have two ears, two eyes, and one mouth. Keep that ratio in your coaching practice. #educoach #btcfs

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:33 PM EST

A5: Being supportive and ready to help in any way. Builds trust that allows you entry into the Ts realm. Start with relationships!😀#educoach

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:33 PM EST

and the honest belief that even when you're great, there is room to grow. #educoach

In reply to @educationhall

eliseheger Mar 8 @ 9:34 PM EST

A6: A connection and relationship first, but then a strong knowledge of instructional pedagogy and practice. #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

A6: I love the paraphrasing strategy where the coach acts as an avid listener and restate the topic of interest to ensure clarity. #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

Empathy is helpful for attending to affect. I'm really referring to assessing our T's reflective abilities. #btcfs #educoach

In reply to @eliseheger

realAllisonW - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

Sorry to check out so soon! 😔early morning #educoach 👋 have a great week!

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

Yes, making sure the coach heard things correctly is important. #educoach

In reply to @aulundria

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

See you later, Allison! #educoach

In reply to @realAllisonW

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

A6: Paraphrasing gives valuable insight to the true underlying issue/concern. #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

A6 Start by asking "What's your goal?" "What do you want to get better at?" Build a plan together! #educoach #btcfs

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:37 PM EST

A6 I strive to use the teachers terminology rather than insert my own interpretation. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

Q7: What role does peer planning and co-teaching play especially when coaching out of your area of expertise? #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:39 PM EST

A7 Co-planning & co-teaching helps you to better understand how your T is thinking & processing about the work. That's an on-ramp. #educoach

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

A6: Collaborative spirit and team player. I'm looking for ways to make the learning exp better for Ts and Ss. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

Love this! #educoach

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

A6: Collaborative spirit and team player. I'm looking for ways to make the learning exp better for Ts and Ss. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

A7 Ran across this today on collaborative planning https://t.co/7kbR4QjWZv #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:42 PM EST

A7: Peer planning provides valuable insight about the delivery of content, teacher misconceptions, and opportunities to share. #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

Agree - learning from each other is powerful. #educoach

In reply to @aulundria

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

Q8: What questions do you have for each other on the topic of coaching out of your area of expertise? #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

Love Step 5: Use informal spaces. This is how you know your PLC is ingrained - teachers seek each other out all the time! #btcfs #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

A7 Ran across this today on collaborative planning https://t.co/7kbR4QjWZv #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

A8: How confident are your teachers in your coaching ability when you coach outside your area of expertise? #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

Great question, @aulundria! I've found a lot depends on the teacher's mindset. #educoach

In reply to @aulundria

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

A8: How confident are your teachers in your coaching ability when you coach outside your area of expertise? #educoach

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

A8: In your role as IC are u assigned Ts 2 work with or do u decide on candidates? I've asked vet Ts 2 help me practice skills. #educoach 😀

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:49 PM EST

It is also a reason for me to reassess how I may have come across to the teacher. Trust needs to be developed. #educoach

In reply to @aulundria

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:49 PM EST

That is a good Q. That depends on whether your common goal is to deepen content knowledge or thinking or to improve practice. #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

A8: How confident are your teachers in your coaching ability when you coach outside your area of expertise? #educoach

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

Wonderful strategy! In the perfect world, which is the one we're creating, teachers ask YOU for support! #educoach #ownership #btcfs

valerietilton Mar 8 @ 9:48 PM EST

A8: In your role as IC are u assigned Ts 2 work with or do u decide on candidates? I've asked vet Ts 2 help me practice skills. #educoach 😀

justaim Mar 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

A2 I'm out of my comfort zone with directive coaching #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

Having some Ts to practice w/helps. At times I was asked to work w/new teachers to learn strategies used in school. #educoach

In reply to @valerietilton

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:52 PM EST

Hey @justaim tell me more: what do you mean by "Directive coaching"? #educoach

In reply to @justaim

justaim Mar 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

A2 I'm out of my comfort zone with directive coaching #educoach

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:52 PM EST

@KathyPerret Often times, the teachers are selected based on their data; however, I strive to make myself available to everyone. #educoach

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educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

Oy. Hey #educoach imagine what message we send when we only coach T w/ low test scores, new T, or struggling T. #Yikes

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

Q9: What are insights you have gained from tonight’s chat? #educoach

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:54 PM EST

Good point and reminder @educationhall #educoach Coaching isn't about "fixing."

In reply to @educationhall

educationhall Mar 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

Oy. Hey #educoach imagine what message we send when we only coach T w/ low test scores, new T, or struggling T. #Yikes

justaim Mar 8 @ 9:56 PM EST

Coaching that is more dependent on the coach's knowledge than the teacher's. #educoach

In reply to @educationhall

aulundria Mar 8 @ 9:56 PM EST

A9: Tonight's chat helped me to reflect on elements outside my comfort. It was great to share similar experiences with my peers. #educoach

educatelj Mar 8 @ 9:56 PM EST

Coaching is like a marriage. Both parties need to work together to help support the child #educoach

plearnchat Mar 8 @ 9:57 PM EST

Join Kathleen McClaskey & the team from @knowledgeworks for #plearnchat Monday March 13 7pm EST! #abedchat #educoach #IDedchat #mbedchat

KathyPerret - Moderator Mar 8 @ 9:57 PM EST

Q10: What future topics would you like to discuss here at #educoach Please include @PrincipalJ in your tweet so she can prepare poll. Thx.

In reply to @PrincipalJ