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Welcome to #isedchat! Tonight we are discussing Instructional Coaching. Please introduce yourself and tell us your role at your school.

cherisemcb Jun 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hello #ISEDchat. Cherise from CA. Teacher coach and literacy researcher. Looking forward to tonight's topic of instructional coaching!

ckoos1 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Cathy Koos from Melbourne, Florida here. Head of Lower School at #HTEA. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@cherisemcb Glad you're here! #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@RudzinskiRocket What is your role at your school? #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi, @ckoos1 thanks for joining us. #ISEDchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Hi, @cherisemcb, thanks for joining us. #ISEDchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Wonderful! #isedchat https://t.co/43RpENZGlq

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@ckoos1 Currently a 4th grade teacher looking at being an instructional coach next year 8)

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:10 PM EDT

First question tonight: What makes a good Instructional Coach? #isedchat

theatlis Jun 2 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@RudzinskiRocket Hi! This is @sarahhanawald tweeting for ATLIS tonight. Great topic! #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hi, @sarahhanawald, thanks for joining us. The topic is near and dear to me and looking for insight! #isedchat

theatlis Jun 2 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: A good instructional coach is flexible and has capacity to work in multiple disciplines across grade levels #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Welcome @theratlis, thanks for sharing. Would you elaborate on flexible? #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A1: A good instructional coach is flexible and understands the needs of others. #ISEDchat

cherisemcb Jun 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 Good Instructional coaches: listening, patience, ability to reflect back and lead forward #ISEDchat

martinmoran21 Jun 2 @ 9:15 PM EDT

The Modern Teacher: A Job Description | LearningEdTech https://t.co/7aSH3twARY #dtk12chat #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Welcome @martinmoran21, thanks for joining us. Would you share your thoughts. @cherisemcb thanks for sharing #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@theatlis You're reading my mind! I joke my motto is Semper Gumby--Always Flexible #isedchat

theatlis Jun 2 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Flexible I mean has capacity to adapt to an environment & find ways to make technology meaningful w/out insisting on "my way" #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@theatlis I am starting to see coaching in an entirely different light. What I have witnessed seems to be different #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

Next question coming up. #isedchat

sgende Jun 2 @ 9:22 PM EDT

RT @dgende: Models of Excellence: https://t.co/WjUlacvjba open resource of exemplary pre-K-12th grade student's work #edchat #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:23 PM EDT

What are some of the pitfalls to avoid when coaching an adult, how is it different from teaching students. #isedchat

ckoos1 - Moderator Jun 2 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A2: Adults (and S) like choice. Do a needs assessment first. Don't waste their time when you can avoid it. #ISEDchat

cherisemcb Jun 2 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@theatlis yes this is important. When it comes to tech folks have to find their way around to an authentic fit #isedchat

theatlis Jun 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@RudzinskiRocket I think coaching adults is harder than teaching students. Also incredibly rewarding though! #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@ckoos1, you absolutely spot on. Teachers despise wasting time. Would you consider a written assessment or could it be informal #isedchat

cherisemcb Jun 2 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A2 common pitfall is choosing what to focus on based on our observations w/o buy in from teacher. Have to develop common undstndgs #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@theatlis, I agree, thanks for the moral boost on rewarding. #isedchat

theatlis Jun 2 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@RudzinskiRocket Interesting---would love to hear more about what you've seen. #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@cherisemcb, you already have a head start on the next question, Pitfalls to avoid! #isedchat

theatlis Jun 2 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@RudzinskiRocket @ckoos1 Teachers are less forgiving of making mistakes/mishaps along the way with tech than are Ss. #isedchat

KarenBlumberg Jun 2 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Check out these PD workshops led by me & my colleagues for @Teach21c, June 20-23. #nyedchat #isedchat @The_School https://t.co/Ok6xAmfN4G

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@theatlis only new teachers receive instruction,seasoned teachers ask for help #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:32 PM EDT

for coach to come in & model, but coaches claim no time #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Hi @karenblumberg, thanks for the tips! #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Next question coming up #isedchat

theatlis Jun 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@RudzinskiRocket I find effective coaches spend a great deal of time co-teaching with colleagues. Spend the whole day side by side #isedchat

teachermrw Jun 2 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Independent schools utilize instructional coaches? Really? Wasn't aware of this. #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:37 PM EDT

What are some of the pitfalls to avoid when coaching? What are the qualities of an effective coaching conversation get buy in? #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:42 PM EDT

What are the qualities of an effective coaching conversation? #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Okay, next question. How can an instructional coach build relationships earlier in the year. #isedchat

theatlis Jun 2 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@RudzinskiRocket visit classrooms. Then schedule follow-up time and ask questions about the lesson you saw. #isedchat

RudzinskiRocket Jun 2 @ 9:51 PM EDT

THANK YOU @theatlis, I thought everyone left, lol. Should teachers pick the time or should I just give a time when I'm going to go #ISEDchat

theatlis Jun 2 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@RudzinskiRocket I would ask teachers to pick time/lesson. Maybe build a schedule with them-set up during a team meeting. #isedchat