Instructional coaching is an essential form of professional development to help teachers translate knowledge and skills into classroom practice. Instructional coaching has been shown to help teachers substantially improve their practice in ways that drive significant gains in academic performance.
While the use of coaching as a professional development tool is steadily increasing, coaching has thus far not delivered the type of widespread impact on teacher practice and academic performance that many school district leaders have envisioned.
This DMCouncil Member Research Brief explores published research on the characteristics and tactics of effective coaches and shares keys to raising instructional quality and academic performance through coaching programs.
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