Change is complicated...
Instructional coaches can help alleviate some of the burden of change.
Instructional coaches are on-site professional developers who teach educators how to use proven teaching methods.
Some problems are too big for one teacher...
Instructional coaches are partners in the change process. They work one-on-one with teachers to make it easier to adopt the instructional methods that can make a difference to students' success.
Instructional coaches are team members, who help pull together and lead the right combination of school staff to reach common goals.
Building networks for change in schools...
Drawing from lessons learned during nine years of research on coaching, KU-CRL offers Instructional Coaching Institutes to explore issues and ideas related to this popular and effective form of professional development. Click here to learn more.
