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• Case Study: Building a Coaching Culture BEFORE Starting a Coaching Program with Melissa Carr

  This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Melissa Car, Grade 1 classroom teacher at St. Mary’s International School in Japan. Melissa is a graduate of The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program and when we recorded this episode she had just finished the program. In this conversation we talk about  How Melissa started her journey to instructional coaching Why she thinks coaching is right for her school, right now How her school leaders made the decision to implement a coaching program The vision for the coaching program at her school Her “aha moments” in The Coach The successes she’s already had with coaching - as a classroom teacher What schools and teachers should consider when begining an instructional coaching program Find the show notes for this episode here. Like this episode, you’ll enjoy these: Coaching Case Study: The Power of Intentionally Slowing Down Coaching Conversations with Sasha Robins [Ep 238]  My "Secret" Coaching Assessment One Question That Will Transform Your Coaching Practice Coaching Call: Shifting your Coaching Mindset from Problem Solving to Improving Student Learning with Vicki Heupel [260] Let’s Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tv EduroLearning on LinkedIn EduroLearning on Instagram EduroLearning on YouTube Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Join our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coaches Watch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

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• Redirecting a Coaching Conversation with Diana Beabout

  In this #coachbetter episode, Diana is going to share 5 tips to redirect a coaching conversation. Sometimes our coaching conversations take an unexpected turn. This can be really challenging because we know that it’s important for our coaching partners to take the lead in directing the conversation. But what happens when… it seems like your coaching partner is straying away from the goals you set at the beginning of the cycle or your work together? Or when you notice something during a classroom visit that you are hoping will attract the attention of your coaching partner, but it doesn’t? Or You realize there is a gap that needs to be addressed that your coaching partner doesn’t realize yet? It can be tricky to know if you should find a way to address these issues and potentially redirect the conversation - let alone actually try to do it! Find the show notes for this episode here. Like this episode, you’ll enjoy these: Coaching Case Study: The Power of Intentionally Slowing Down Coaching Conversations with Sasha Robins [Ep 238]  My "Secret" Coaching Assessment One Question That Will Transform Your Coaching Practice Coaching Call: Shifting your Coaching Mindset from Problem Solving to Improving Student Learning with Vicki Heupel [260] Let’s Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tv EduroLearning on LinkedIn EduroLearning on Instagram EduroLearning on YouTube Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Join our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coaches Watch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter) The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)  

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• Valuing Adult Learning with Sara Brodhead and Jim Laney

  In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Jim Laney, Head of School & Sara Brodhead, Director of Teaching and Learning at Kaohsiung American School in Taiwan. Sarah has now moved on to Hong Kong International Sschool, and Jim, who’s still HoS at Kaohsiung, is a repeat guest on the show - check out his earlier episode where we talk about how instructional coaching supports at all levels. Kim has been working with KAS for the last two years to support their brand new middle leadership team in developing their instructional leadership capacity and applying a coaching mindset to their work. In that time, KAS has also hired two new instructional coaches, and this conversation developed from our work together. In this episode, Jim, Sara and Kim talk about.. the development of the new middle leadership and instructional coaching roles at KAS the distinction between supervision and evaluation and the professional growth that coaching can provide their vision for the new instructional coaching roles the structures they are putting in place measuring the impact of their work how we can help other school leaders and educators see the value of instructional coaching  This conversation highlights the huge impact an investment in teacher professional growth can have in our schools. Find the show notes for this episode here. Like this episode, you’ll enjoy this one: Instructional Coaching Supports at All Levels with Jim Laney Let’s Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tv EduroLearning on LinkedIn EduroLearning on Instagram EduroLearning on YouTube Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Join our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coaches Watch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter) The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

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• A Successful Coaching Culture with Ji Han

  In this #coachbetter episode we’re talking about what coaching looks like in schools where it’s been implemented well.  This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season, featuring Ji Han, Associate Director of School Evaluation and Support at the Council of International Schools (CIS). Ji has such a wide experience with coaching in so many schools, hearing her description of what coaching looks like when it’s working well can provide a powerful vision for school leaders, or coaches advocating for instructional coaching.  We're sharing this specific clip because it addresses several of the most common questions we hear when we speak with school leaders about coaching, they wonder: If they should mandate coaching to ensure that every educator takes advantage of that support. If leaders should do the coaching (perhaps part of Professional Growth Plan) How to celebrate the success of coaching if it is confidential  Ji clearly articulates how coaching can grow, when we ensure that we have some essential structures in place: coaching is invitational, coaching happens with a peer, and we see coaching as an experience for all teachers, rather than viewing it as a way to “fix” teachers (or a deficit model). These are three big components that come up on the show all the time, so if this is interesting to you, please be sure to check out the other episodes: Untangling Instructional Coaching, Evaluation & Appraisal with Samantha Olson-Wyman and Stephanie Cifuentes What is coaching and why is it important? Find the show notes for this episode here. Let’s Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tv EduroLearning on LinkedIn EduroLearning on Instagram EduroLearning on YouTube Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Join our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coaches Watch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter) The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

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• Case Study: Building a Coaching Culture as a Classroom Teacher with Lana Yashchyna

  This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Lana Yashchyna, 4th grade classroom teacher at the American International School in Kuwait. Lana is a graduate of The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program and when they recorded this episode she had just finished the program. These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting.  In this conversation Kim and Lana talk about ... Why coaching was so impactful for her as a classroom teacher How she decided to make the move from classroom to coach How she’s been building a coaching culture in her 4th grade team What prepared her to be ready to build a coaching culture in a teaching role Why coaching is so essential in a high pressure school environment If coaching is sustainable as a full time classroom teacher All the steps it took her to build a coaching culture on her team This episode is a fantastic example of all of the ways that classroom teachers can influence a culture of coaching at the team level - and why this is ultimately not a sustainable combination of roles for the long term! If you’re curious about building a coaching culture at the team level - this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here. Let’s Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tv EduroLearning on LinkedIn EduroLearning on Instagram EduroLearning on YouTube Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Join our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coaches Watch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter) The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

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