Read Alouds Aren’t Just for Children

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Give Yourself Time to Prepare

David Pittman

David Pittman encourages instructional coaches to take time to prepare for the day and then to reflect at the end of the day.

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Let’s Upskill: How to Revive and Transform Instruction to Serve Today’s Learners

Jen Schwanke

Jen Schwanke offers clear and practical steps teachers can take to modernize how to meet the needs of today’s students. Following these steps will help ward off the risk of being too comfortable in old routines.

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Five Books to Launch Discussion About the Coaching Role

Stephanie Affinito

Stephanie Affinito recommends five picture books to launch discussions about an instructional coach’s role. This helps ensure success by giving all stakeholders an opportunity to define and understand the role of a coach.