The Core of Coaching

If we were to ask you, “How important is your role to the success of your school, what would you say?” What would your teachers say? How about your district and building leadership? Effective coaches are critically important to the success of teachers. Effective coaches can transform the student learning experience for the better on a massive scale. YOU can transform the learning experience for every individual student in your district. That sounds a tad dramatic and a moderate level of scary. This session stretches your brain, challenges you to plan for scalability, and positions you to be the ultimate change agent in your school community.

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the Importance of Relationships in Coaching:
• Participants will recognize the critical role that strong, effective relationships play in successful coaching and their impact on teaching practices and student learning.
• Develop Relationship-Building Skills:
• Participants will learn and practice key skills essential for building strong relationships, including active listening, empathy, and effective communication.
• Apply Strategies to Overcome Relationship-Building Challenges:
• Participants will be able to identify common challenges in building relationships with teachers and apply practical strategies to address these challenges.

Essential Questions:

• Why are relationships foundational to effective coaching?
• What key skills are necessary for building strong relationships with teachers?
• How can coaches overcome common challenges in relationship-building with teachers?
• What strategies can coaches use to foster trust and openness with teachers?
• How can enhanced teacher-coach relationships lead to sustainable changes in teaching practices and a positive school culture?