In this episode, Elena (playing the role of school-based coach) and Mike (playing the role of her admin) explore the introduction of a new coaching model within a school district. They discuss the definition and goals of coaching, teacher development strategies, and the implementation of PD cycles. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning coaching with broader school priorities. Key topics include the balance between maintaining confidentiality in coaching relationships, ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation, and fostering a supportive environment for both novice and veteran teachers. The discussion also touches on the need for clear measures of success for the coach and the importance of aligning coaching strategies with desired student outcomes to create positive, intentional, and strategic impacts in the school community. At the end of the conversation, Elena and Mike “pull back the curtain” and share their reflections. 

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00:18 Setting the Stage: Today's Coaching Conversation

00:54 Role-Playing the Coach-Principal Dialogue

02:11 Diving into Coaching Definitions and Expectations

04:15 Aligning Coaching with School Priorities

13:18 Confidentiality and Teacher Development

20:08 Addressing Teacher Resistance and Building Buy-In

25:13 Measuring Success and Impact of Coaching

30:31 Debriefing the Role-Play

38:58 Conclusion and Resources for Coaches 

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Mentioned on this episode: 

• Become a Friend of the Podcast  
• Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

• Become a Bright Morning member 
• Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC: “Partnering with Admin” Skill Session. In ~35 minutes, Elena teaches you what you need to know and provides the resources you need to operate with shared expectations from day one. 

Reflection questions: 

• What ideas did this conversation spark about what you need to discuss with your admin? 
• What parts of this conversation reinforced your understanding of what is required for a strong coach/admin relationship? 
• Were there parts of this conversation that raised questions for you that signal you need to learn more? What next step(s) might you take? 

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