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Third-Grade Demonstration Lesson: Multisyllabic Words
In this small-group demonstration lesson, Tammy Mulligan helps third graders decipher multisyllabic words. The video includes a prebrief and debrief with the classroom teacher.
Coaching Minute: Voice Memos
Heather Rader explains how she uses voice memos in her coaching in this quick video tip. A transcript is available below the player. Thanks to a colleague...
Coaching Minute: Professional Development Matters for Us
In this brief video, Ruth Ayres explains why professional development is important for all of us, no matter your leadership role.
Coaching Minute: Music
Heather Rader talks about the power of music in setting the tone for professional development in this quick video tip. A transcript is available below the player. At the...
Coaching Minute: Celebrations
Ruth Ayres talks about the importance of celebrations for coaches, teachers, and students in this brief video.
Determining Importance: Demonstration Small-Group Lesson in Third Grade
Tammy Mulligan leads a demonstration small group with third graders on determining importance. The video includes a prebrief and debrief with the teacher.
Coaching Minute: That’s Me
Heather Rader shares an easy icebreaker to use when you are visiting a class of students for the first time in this quick video tip. A transcript is available below...
Small-Group Demonstration Lesson: Writing Details in Kindergarten
In this demonstration small group with kindergartners, Tammy Mulligan uses student texts to show children the value of adding details to their pictures and texts in writing workshop. ...
Coaching Minute: A Stash of Student Work
Heather Rader explains the many uses for a stash of student work for literacy coaches in this quick video tip. A transcript is available below the player. In my...
Coaching Minute: Principals and Professional Development
In this brief video, Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan talk about the challenges of getting busy principals involved in professional development given how packed their schedules are.
Coaching Minute: Dress for Success
What message does your attire send? Heather Rader explores this tricky issue in this quick video tip. A transcript is available below the player. “Nice boots” was the only positive...
Coaching Minute: Teachers First
In this brief video, Ruth Ayres explains why listening and asking genuine questions are essential when mentoring teachers.
Coaching Minute: Cellphone Fun
Do you want a quick fun way to get to learn a bit about participants in professional development? Heather Rader suggests a cellphone poll in this video tip. A transcript...
Coaching Minute: One Size Does Not Fit All
Ruth Ayres talks about the importance of varying responses to teachers with diverse needs in this two-minute video.
Demonstration Lesson: Deeper Reading with Advanced Third Graders
Clare Landrigan works with a third-grade teacher and two of her students to help two advanced students read deeply and look for evidence in texts in this demonstration lesson. The...
Coaching Minute: Pinterest
Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan share the many ways Pinterest has enhanced their professional development with teachers. Here is the link to their Pinterest boards: http://pinterest.com/tammyandclare/
Multiple Strategies for Kindergarten Readers
Tammy Mulligan explains why it's important to encourage kindergarten students to use other strategies beyond "sound it out" in this demonstration small group.
Coaching Minute: 100% of the Time
Do all teachers need a literacy coach's support? Heather Rader has wise words of advice in this quick video tip. A transcript is included below the player. I...
Coaching Minute: Quick Connections
Clare Landrigan and Tammy Mulligan share the value of informal chance meetings with teachers they are coaching in this three-minute video.
Coaching Demonstration: Conferring with a Struggling Third-Grade Reader
Clare Landrigan works with third grader Reese as his teacher observes in this coaching demonstration conference.
Coaching Minute: Editing
Heather Rader has some quick tips for editing emails and other important writing in this brief video. A transcript is available below the player. I always try...
