Tools for Learning Schools, Summer 2014, Vol. 17 No. 4
Teacher-coach relationships: An excerpt from Coaching Matters
In any professional learning program, teachers and coaches must have a good relationship in order to get the work done. Read how to have a productive relationship where teachers and coaches trust one another, respect each other professionally, commit to keeping their partnership agreements, and clearly define the work they will do together.
Tool: Sample partnership agreement between instructional coach and teacher
Coaches can define the bounds of their professional relationships by establishing partnership agreements. Use this tool to create an agreement between a coach and a teacher that defines their working relationship and expectations for the coach\'s work.
Tool: Staff survey
Effective coaches survey staff and outline services that respond to teacher needs. Use this sample survey to help you collect data on teacher needs.
Tool: Coach corner
Savvy coaches will create a means of communicating with teachers about available coaching and work accomplished. Use this sample update to guide your thoughts on creating a regular update for your own work or the work of your team.
