Coaching Resource
Chrissy Beltran is an instructional coach, her recent episode "The Words We Use and How They Influence Teachers" is about how our language matters with a discussion on how to use language to help teachers move past perceived barriers and reflect on teaching practices.
Coaching Resource
Jim Knight has some free resources for Impact Cycle coaching- specifically his Instructional Coaches' Toolkit which includes a playbook with checklists and data gathering tools.
Share with Teachers
Trashketball is a fun review game- and while the author (Karrie E) is a secondary math teacher this game could be modified for a variety of grade levels and content areas.
IMESD Instructional Coaches
The instructional coaches (Beth, Ayla, and Jennifer) are part of the Instructional Services Department at the InterMountain Education Service District. Our three focus areas this year are:
- Professional Development
- Educator Huddles (Content-Specific, GROW- Beginning Teachers, EdTech, Regional Coaches)
- One-on-one or small group coaching cycles
We work closely with the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network (REN) and have projects in each of these focus areas.
Email: instructionalcoaches@imesd.k12.or.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/imesdapps.org/instructional-coaching/home
Location: Eastern Oregon
Phone: 541.966.3100