Instructional specialist

Hello Friends!!! It's Jen from Out of This World Literacy! I hope everyone is having a fabulous summer relaxing and sleeping in. I know many of my friends are moving roles in this upcoming school year. Some are switching grades while others are stepping out of the classroom to fill specific leadership positions. As a Literacy Coach, I know what it's like to take that leap out of the classroom and into a specialist position. It. is. scary! Teachers who shift into a leadership role often leave…

There is nothing I love more about my job, than coaching teachers. Although I am now a current administrator I still get to facilitate adult learning in my building and coach teachers along the way. It's important that as we coach our teachers through the best practices for student learning, we as coaches must follow our same advice. Teach to the learner and let the data guide the instruction. 1. Building relationships with our teachers is number one priority. We cannot expect a…

The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training launched its new online teaching platform, GSuite for Education, across the public school system this week. This is to facilitate e-learning while…

The authors of The Coach Approach provide insight into their favorite technology tools for instructional coaches and best practices for school coaching.

Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair at New Canaan (CT) High School, will share close reading exercises and activities for learners in grades 6-12.

Blogger Elena Aguilar makes a case for schools hiring instructional coaches.

Exploring a career change from teacher to instructional designer? Learn from a teacher who transitioned to instructional design.

“>The incorporation of Instructional Rounds, also known as Learning Walks by some, has been a huge hit at our school. I highly recommend these be something you try with your teachers. We, as educators, are so confined to our own classrooms that we do not get to see the great things happening right next door or...Read More

Kids with learning disabilities often struggle with the organization and planning skills that they need to do well in school. Organizational coaches can offer them specialized help.