[Akron] How Do You Decide Who Participates in Coaching? Why? by Julie Steele https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq www.dianesweeney.com en-us 2021-08-01 14:31:20 UTC 2025-11-17 15:01:18 UTC hello@padlet.com I started with "who wants a coaching cycle?," explaining what they are and seeing who was interested. aschilli1 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673174849 2021-08-09 17:54:46 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673174849 cschoenb https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175074 Survey the staff to see their immediate needs and wants to start the school year. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175074 bkuhn5 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175134 New Teachers: To build confidence and enable them to utilize support when needed. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175134 Principal makes suggestions. Use data to make decisions. Teachers who have reached out and asked to do a cycle based on their needs. https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175144 2021-08-09 17:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175144 mberzito https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175211 Looking at the data to see where a coaching cycle might be most useful. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175211 Opt In https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175243 I encourage everyone, but focus on those interested and willing. Then, by level of preparation and commitment.]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175243 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175267 Teacher request
Principal suggestion
PLC conversations]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175267 Most of the time teachers approach me, however I have reached out and asked teachers if they would like to work me. https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175289 2021-08-09 17:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175289 Patrick D'Andrea pdandrea https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175313 1. Discussion with the administration team 
2. Student data 
3. Willingness from teacher ]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:16 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175313 cmemmen https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175337 Either the teacher asks for a coaching cycle or their admin suggests they enter one. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175337 Follow up professional development training with, "And I can come into your classroom and work with you on this in a coaching cycle so you don't need to do it all on your own!" aschilli1 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175351 2021-08-09 17:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175351 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175371 My principal picks one and I pick the other. I send out a survey and promote it in PLC.]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175371 crodenbu https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175380 Since I have 2 buildings I focus my Coaching Cycles with the teacher teams I support in PLC. I rotate the grade levels throughout the year to give everyone the opportunity to participate in a Coaching Cycle.]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175380 JO https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175506 Interest or needs]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175506 bpriest2 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175716 I have had some teachers previously express interest, I will talk with my principal to see if they have any recommendations, I will look for volunteers/survey teachers. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175716 Coach finds ways to participate in coaching cycles based on PLC conversations. https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175744 2021-08-09 17:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175744 jnativio https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175828
Data: Student scores (OST, District/Teacher Assessments) so it's based on the needs of the students 
Teachers: experienced teachers, teacher teams, as well as newer teachers will ask to participate in a coaching cycle ]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175828 Maria-Working with the coach~ https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175843 It is a cross between teachers wanting to work with the coach and Principal and Dean recommendations after planning and data diving.]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175843 Looking at the data to see who would benefit from a coaching cycle avassalo https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175857 2021-08-09 17:55:50 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175857 Deciding on SSCC smizak https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175942 In the past, I've started with new teachers, or teachers who have changed content/grade.  Also, those who approach for working in a coaching cycle.  I continue to seek out math and ELA teachers as well throughout the year.]]> 2021-08-09 17:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175942 I invite teachers to approach me if they are interested in doing a coaching cycle. My principal also makes suggestions based upon PLC teams or strengths/weaknesses. https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175952 2021-08-09 17:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673175952 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176068 Teacher request
I will ask a teacher to participate in a coaching cycle.
Principal suggestion

]]> 2021-08-09 17:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176068 Usually with content areas that have a new curriculum or a new subject area initiative I will offer support with those needs and build a coaching cycle around the learning. Also, depending on the SIP plan goals, I will offer to do a cycle with teachers ready to dive into that work. https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176145 2021-08-09 17:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176145 At both of my schools, our leadership team agrees that I should reach out to new teachers to our bldg during the first few weeks. These can turn into cycles. Also I have had success with teams wanting to explore a strategy to support the students. jlh11472 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176255 2021-08-09 17:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176255 Ask principals for priorities (newer teachers, etc.). Then have the principal talk to them about how much they would enjoy working with me. Or, have teachers who have completed coaching cycles with me "talk it up." aschilli1 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176322 2021-08-09 17:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176322 Kristy Meriweather https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176324 Principal selection based on needs/data
Teacher requests
Relationship with teacher
PLC conversations
IID/staff meeting inquiries/follow up conversations
Teacher curosity
Shared open schedule

]]> 2021-08-09 17:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176324 tcliffor https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176356 Discussion with my Principal while looking at data.]]> 2021-08-09 17:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176356 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176375 Principal request
Sign-up sheet
Coach request
Teacher request
90 Day Plan Focus
The data will also drive the focus of coaching cycles.]]> 2021-08-09 17:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176375 Who participates? https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176450 If you are new in the building, participation would look different. Put yourself out there and create relationships. Invite teachers to work, collaboratively, together. Working together as a team to learn and grow.]]> 2021-08-09 17:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176450 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176686 We always make sure the staff know why they have a coach, so at the beginning of the year I share that information with the teachers and then also talk about the coaching cycle. This allows teachers the option to schedule on for themselves. I have also used a survey and my principal often times recommends the coaching cycle when she is meeting with teachers who are being evaluated that year. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673176686 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673177233 Multiple ways of deciding who participates in a coaching cycle.  Ideas/what has been done, include: SIP Team decides based on building data, principal recommendations, data (decided by coach with principal), teachers volunteer etc.]]> 2021-08-09 17:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673177233 Brian https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673177403 I sent out a google form/survey to get interest. I also brought up the idea in PLC's. Principals also made suggestions. I also had two teachers reach out to me later in the year.]]> 2021-08-09 17:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673177403 mfalatok https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673177407 Data driven, SIP, Principal and requests are how we select.

]]> 2021-08-09 17:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673177407 who participates in coaching cycle and why arudd3 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673177481 instructional leader (principal) may recommend and teachers determine if they want to or not
based on data, alignment with SIP Goals and standards mastery work]]> 2021-08-09 17:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673177481 Melissa Billington https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673177528 The SIP uses data to focus on particular subjects that need additional support. Grade levels and teachers that are interested request a coaching cycle based on this work. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673177528 Many ways rstrauss2 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673178041 Principal Suggests
Someone approaches me
When a teacher asks a question, I turn that into an opportunity. ]]> 2021-08-09 17:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673178041 https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673178757 Data trends
Student needs
Teacher's Choice
Admin's Referral
My choice]]> 2021-08-09 17:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1673178757 jkiraly https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1675680561 My principal will give me suggestions or requests on who I should be working with. She also promotes cycles at staff meetings, during OTES conferencing etc. I also ask teachers if they'd be interested in working with me and teachers do request. Always looking at the data too to see where the greatest need is.]]> 2021-08-11 16:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/juliesteele526/vpe9cjggckynqmxq/wish/1675680561