Collaborative Partnerships Module 5: Cohort 2, Arkansas Lead Pathway Designation FY26 by

Directions

AR_Lead — 2025-06-22 20:04:49 UTC

Click on the plus icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
- On the pop-up, add your name, then record a response to the reflection question, “Why is it critical to have a connection between the coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and curriculum/content needs?” Then click publish.

Riley Jo Ray

2026-01-12 22:45:33 UTC

The coach's goal has actions that the teacher will engage in to get students to the level that the teacher wants the students to be at. The teachers instruction will be personal and relavent for her students. This can lead to effective teacher growth which leads to deeper student learning. A teachers strength will be used to elavate her practices to move kids where they need to go on a learning target or standard.

Elaina Weaver

2026-01-13 01:28:55 UTC

That connection matters because it keeps coaching from becoming “one more thing” and instead makes it immediately useful in the classroom. When goals are aligned, teachers can apply feedback directly to the content they’re teaching, which leads to clearer instruction, better student understanding, and more meaningful growth.

Jessie Beckham

jessiebeckham — 2026-01-13 06:28:11 UTC

The teacher needs to know what the student learning goal is in order to plan to meet their needs. In the same way, the coach needs to know the teacher's own instructional goal in order to plan how to coach them to move closer to that outcome. As always, student learning improves when teacher learning improves.

Brett Woodworth

2026-01-13 12:41:49 UTC

Aligning coaching goals with teachers' instructional goals and curriculum/content needs ensures coaching is intentional, relevant, and student-centered, ultimately strengthening instruction and improving student learning outcomes across classrooms.

Lesley Wiederspan

2026-01-13 15:39:50 UTC

It is important to have a connection between the coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and the curriculum/ content so that all coaching is meaningful and has purpose. The coach can plan for the needs of the teacher and help plan for the needs of the students.

Haley Robertson

2026-01-13 16:01:10 UTC

It is critical to have a connection because the coach and teacher need to put the student goals/needs first. Without that, the meeting won't have a driving force. The goal is to have an impact on student learning, so the connection between the goals and content should be student centered to have an effective impact and see student growth.

Jacob Tolman

2026-01-13 16:03:01 UTC

The coach needs to be aware of what the teachers plans and goals are so that they can find ways to assist them in reaching those goals. In the same way, teachers need to know what the goal for learning is so that they can provide clear instruction to get their students there.

Adam Bumsted

2026-01-13 16:10:57 UTC

A school does not function without all of the pieces working cohesively. A teacher must create a lesson that not only adheres to benchmark standards, but also to the curriculum and content the students need to be successful. This lesson must be set up in a way that meets the students where they are and helps them reach a desired level of understanding. Teachers need coaches to help them reflect and refine a lesson as needed. As always we modify and adjust in the education world. So it starts with a goal for the lesson heavily embedded with content specific tasks, then the teacher selects the appropriate tools to implement the lesson and the coach is there to help monitor and improve the lesson. All of these parts work better together when we all agree on the task at hand.

Erin Wagner

ewagner89 — 2026-01-13 16:14:44 UTC

Aligning the coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and content needs creates a system for improving student learning. This can open the door to building wide and possibly even campus-wide impact on student learning.

Josh Kessler

2026-01-13 16:27:16 UTC

Alignment between the coaching goal and the teacher instructional goal keeps the focus on student achievement rather than teacher evaluation. Once a collaborative goal has been established, then the appropriate content or curriculum needs to be acquired toward meeting that goal.

Dayna Crawford

crawfordd4 — 2026-01-13 16:28:42 UTC

It is critical to connect the coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and curriculum/content needs because alignment ensures that coaching directly supports what teachers are teaching and what students are expected to learn. When all three are connected, coaching becomes purposeful and focused on improving instructional practices that impact student student learning outcomes. This alignment helps avoid disconnected initiatives, ensures time and resources that are used effectively, and supports consistent, standards-based instruction. Ultimately a strong connection leads to meaningful professional growth for teachers and measurable academic success for students.

Holly Click

2026-01-13 16:42:59 UTC

It is critical to have a connection between the coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and curriculum/content needs because it ensures alignment in the educational process to improve student learning.

Sabrina Ketter

2026-01-13 16:43:29 UTC

Connecting the coaching goals, teacher goals, and curriculum/content needs is critical in order for coaching to be well-planned and focused on the overall achievement of students. This ensures that the process of coaching is a support for both teachers and students.

Melanie Day

2026-01-13 16:43:54 UTC

Making sure that everything is aligned will make coaching become more intentional and relevant. It will allow for instruction to be strengthened in turn allowing for student growth.

Christy Canfield

2026-01-13 16:44:04 UTC

The coaching goal should be the way for a teacher to reach his or her goal. The curriculum/content used be used to help move student learning to the next level. This will ensure that the teacher's time will not be wasted.

Amanda Puryear

2026-01-13 16:57:22 UTC

It is critical to align the coaching goal with the teacher’s instructional goal and curriculum because this ensures coaching is relevant, focused, and directly supports both effective teaching and student learning. Alignment makes the work purposeful and increases the chance for student growth.

Jesse Wolf

2026-01-13 17:06:46 UTC

Its important to have that connection because it makes is more meaningful. As teachers we have a lot on our plates and having something else that we have to add to that can feel like a lot. When are goals are aligned though to help us in our instructional practices it feels like something more we can work towards together instead of feeling alone it all. This in turn leads to growth, reflection and better instructional practices.

Tricia Dykes

2026-01-13 17:07:53 UTC

They all relate to each other. The coaching goal will impact the instructional goal and that will also be impacted by the curriculum/content needs.

Melissa Roetzel

2026-01-13 17:10:54 UTC

The coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and the curriculum/content need should all work together to impact the students learning.

Bo Lee

2026-01-13 17:17:54 UTC

The connection be between theses goals is critical because without a clear collective target the teacher and coach can become aimless. The alignment of the coaching, teacher, instructional and curriculum goals are necessary to ensure that feedback is meaningful, data shows mastery, and reflection is illuminating.

Kellie Davis

2026-01-13 17:21:55 UTC

Having a connection between all targeted areas will lead to meaningful instructional change and measurable student learning. When all of these things are aligned, then it can lead to coaching being purposeful, efficient and impactful.

Louise Galloway

gallowayl5 — 2026-01-13 17:22:04 UTC

It is critical to have a connection between the coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and curriculum/content needs because alignment between the three ensures that the coaching will directly improve classroom instruction and student success. This alignment also keeps the coaching focused on student learning and moves the students forward. It helps support the teacher and keeps them geared to improving their instructional strategies to improve student learning. The coaching cycle should be goal oriented, applicable, and reflective of student data.

Mary Lowrey

2026-01-13 17:23:38 UTC

The coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and curriculum content alignment lead to successful student impact. When there is a disconnect, one piece is emphasized over another, and student learning is directly influenced. Students learn best when all pieces are in alignment. The ultimate goal is to provide students with the necessary tools to create an environment for successful mastery. Aligning the coaching goal and teacher instruction with content focuses on student-centered instruction.

Kay Kinard

2026-01-13 17:24:35 UTC

It is critical to form connections between coaching goals and instructional goal and content needs because in order to be successful all three need to work together. The content goal is needed for student learning, the teacher needs instructional goals so she/he can meet student needs and the coach needs to know the teacher's goals in order to help them accomplish their goal.Everything needs to work together with purpose to help learning flow.

Alicia Michelle Parker

2026-01-13 17:29:24 UTC

It is critical to have a connection between the coaching goal, the teacher instructional goal and the curriculum need because in order for the coaching cycle to be successful, the teacher has to buy in to the process. Teachers are more likely to engage in the process because it has purpose and is relevant to their need. It is focused on addressing the need that they have identified and it has measurable outcome.

Sheila Weisenfels

2026-01-13 17:36:44 UTC

It is critical to connect these three goals to ensure alignment and focus. When the three are connected the coach supports effective instruction leading to consistent teaching practices. This will have a meaningful impact on student learning.

Samantha Gross

2026-01-13 17:38:28 UTC

It is critical to have connection of coach goal, teacher instructional goal, and curriculum needs to help the student reach higher success rates. When looking at content/curriculum goals that is the overall expectations. When it comes to instructional and coaching goal it can refine it into actionable steps that can see progress along the way to meeting the standards goal.

Addison Payne

2026-01-13 17:39:28 UTC

Coaching is only meaningful if it is connected to what is happening in the classroom. Otherwise, it becomes a box to check rather than a helpful process. This is why it is important for the coach to connect the coaching goal to the teacher's instructional goal, which should be connected to curriculum/content needs. It's all about student learning!

Lindsay Harp

2026-01-13 17:40:00 UTC

It's critical to have a connection between these goals so that there is a direct alignment and focus. It removes distraction and can keep strategies, data, and instruction in line with end goal. This connection can also support buy in from teachers because they know the reason/purposed behind the actions and practices needed to stay on target.

Jeni McGee

2026-01-13 17:41:30 UTC

Why is it critical to have a connection between the coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and curriculum/content needs?

If there's a connection, it feels personal, and the teacher can own their goals, and it becomes a collaboration to move forward together.

If these goals are separate, then they discontect and it makes it hard to see results, identify priorities, and keep the goal authentic to the teachers, students, and coaches.

Amarria Harper-Crockett

2026-01-13 17:43:14 UTC

The students are the primary focus. All of this is irrelevant if the students' growth is not trending upward. The goals take the standard and make it achievable for the students. The coach builds up the teacher and the teacher builds up the students. They are all connected and needed for achievement.

Cynthia Sparks

2026-01-13 17:46:25 UTC

It is critical to have a connection between the coaching goal, teachers instructional goal, and curriculum/content needs because all three support each other. This gives a clear and concise focus for the coach, coachee, and students. Therefore, it will be easier to improve student learning.

Natasha Click

2026-01-13 18:02:02 UTC

Connecting the coaching goal, the teacher's instructional goal, and the curriculum ensures that coaching is meaningful, effective, and relevant. It helps teachers focus on strategies that improve instruction and support student learning.

Presley Adkins

2026-01-13 18:13:30 UTC

The connection makes the work relevant.

Jamie Bond

2026-01-13 18:17:08 UTC

It is critical for all three components to align so that the coaching is student centered, effective and improves student learning.

Kayln Pugh

kaylnpugh — 2026-01-13 18:32:35 UTC

The curriculum/content needs should drive the instructional goal. You have to know what your students need before you can set an instructional goal to get them there. The same goes with the coaching goal. If you don't know the teacher's need (instructional goal) then you have no idea what your goal should be. Having a disconnect between these things would have very little impact on student growth.

Viviana Bustamante

2026-01-13 18:38:54 UTC

It is critical to have a connection between the coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and curriculum/content needs because they all require each other to be successful. For example. As the coach, our goal needs to be focused on the content needs, that we help our student teacher set an instructional goal based on those needs, and that we address the needs the teacher has identified in order for her to be successful in accomplishing her content needs for her students.

Elouise Shorter

2026-01-13 18:40:00 UTC

All of the goals must align and the focus of the results must be the same. If I set a goal to utilize a system that is not relevant to the teacher and is not what the students will be using in class, I have not met the needs of the teacher or the students.

Elizabeth Brewster

2026-01-13 18:51:40 UTC

By making sure the coaching goal, teaching goal and content needs are all connected, you ensure that student learning/achievement stays the main focus.

Marily Garcia

marilygarcia1 — 2026-01-13 18:52:38 UTC

It is critical to have a connection between the coaching goal, teacher instructional goal, and curriculum/content needs because that's how teachers and coaches can keep the goal authentic and relevant to student growth/success.

Christine Cannon

2026-01-13 18:53:34 UTC

The connection between these three goals is a necessity. Without the alignment of the three goals you will not ensure that all the components are working together to ensure student and teacher growth. It needs to be intentional, purposeful, and with desired outcomes.

Aubry Basiliere

aubrybasiliere — 2026-01-13 18:59:28 UTC

When the coach’s goals, the teacher’s goals, and the lesson material all match, every conversation helps the teacher get better at their job and helps the students get better grades. It turns coaching from "extra work" into a tool that actually makes the school day easier and more successful for everyone.

Jacy Chronister

2026-01-13 19:45:00 UTC

It is critical to have a connection between the coaching goal and the teacher's instructional goal so that the students will get the most out of the lesson. The coaching should be student-centered and intentional. They can work together to help the students.

Abby Cortez

2026-01-13 19:45:02 UTC

Each one builds on the other. If one component is missing, then the others will not be as successful. It would be like trying to run a race with no end in sight. It gives each part a purpose and in the end strengthens instruction and student learning