This episode explores the vital role of coaching in schools, highlighting how instructional and behavior coaches support teachers and students to improve outcomes. Featuring Pinebrook Elementary's coaching team, it emphasizes the power of collaboration, data-driven decisions, and relationship-building in education.

Speakers:

• Amalia Medina-Glover, Instructional Coach
• Elizabeth Dickson, Behavior Resource
• Kerri Cahill, English Language Arts Facilitator
• Turner McAllister, Assistant Principal/Host
• Paul Thiessen, Principal/Host

Key Topics

• The impact of coaching on student achievement
• Different coaching roles: instructional, behavior, literacy
• The coaching cycle and collaboration among staff
• Use of data and incentives to promote positive behavior
• Building relationships and capacity with teachers
• The importance of a unified coaching approach
• Strategies for supporting diverse student needs
• The role of coaching in professional development
• Creating a positive school culture through coaching

Chapters

• 00:00: Introduction to the episode and guest overview
• 02:06: The significance of coaching in education and sports analogies
• 04:03: Statistics on coaching in US public schools
• 05:01: Research findings on coaching's impact on student achievement
• 07:00: Meet the Pinebrook coaching team: Amolia Glover, Beth Dixon, Carrie Cahill
• 10:08: Roles and responsibilities of instructional and behavior coaches
• 11:57:A day in the life of a Pinebrook coach
• 15:10: Building relationships and supporting teachers through coaching
• 17:54: Using data and incentives to promote positive behavior
• 21:56: Supporting classroom management and student engagement
• 26:00: Coaching cycles and collaborative planning
• 27:55: Aligning coaching strategies across roles for maximum impact
• 29:56: The ultimate goal: student success and growth
• 32:48: Future goals and ongoing professional development
• 34:46: The importance of team and relationship building in coaching
• 36:09: Closing remarks and appreciation for the coaching team