the Edthena blog

 

It’s October, and that means it is time for us to suggest some recommended reads for teachers and instructional coaches that lead to less haunted and spooky times in the classroom. Here are a few articles for educators about professional development.

It’s no trick! Research says a hybrid model of using district and school-based instructional coaches is the real treat.

Some schools use building-level instructional coaches who are also teachers at their schools, while others use full-time instructional coaches through the district. Experts recommend a hybrid model of district and school-based coaches to combine the strengths of both approaches.

Researchers are finding, however, that whether coaches are accountable to district leaders or local school administrators — data that is also being collected in the survey — can make a difference in how their time is used.