Student-Centered Coaching
Focuses on Student Learning
August 2016
This first newsletter will include some general information about Student Centered Coaching to help you become more familiar with some of the structures that will be in place as we begin our new school year! As we progress through the school year, I hope to showcase some exciting things that are happening in our District!
I'm so excited to begin this journey with all of you!
As a educator I have been blessed to always come to work excited! I have been fortunate to work in a district that I love, with students and colleagues that are unprecedented. As we move forward and begin the new school year as a staff I welcome the many changes that have happened over the few months. I promise to be a partner with all teachers doing what ever we can to ensure that our students get the best education at Dunkerton Community Schools. As teacher experts, I welcome the knowledge and expertise that your experience will provide as we put students first. I am so excited for this journey and I know this is going to be a fabulous year! With teamwork and collaboration WE CAN!
Coaching is. . .
- A partnership between teachers and coaches
- Working together collaboratively to improve student achievement
Coaching is NOT . . . .
- evaluative
- not about "fixing" teachers
Core Practices for Student-Centered Coaching
- Conversations are framed by specific learning targets
- Coaching involves regular analysis of student work
- Coaching is driven by evidence of student learning
- Collaboration may include co-planning and co-delivery of instruction
- Coaching is ongoing and occurs with individuals and teams of teachers.
- Coaching is lead by the school leader
Stephanie Abels
Email: sabels@dunkerton.k12.ia.us