By ROBERTA LENGER KANG
We’re all familiar with the image of a coach standing on the sidelines, intently watching their team run a play on the field. When things get intense for the players, they look to the coach for guidance, encouragement, focus, and to see the lay of the land from a new perspective. In the realm of sports, the role of a coach is widely accepted. Coaches are seen as necessary in order for professional athletes to increase their performance at elite levels. But coaching shouldn’t be limited to athletics. Coaching in other fields can prove equally beneficial — just ask Atul Gawande, who explained the power of coaching in the operating room. In education, coaching takes traditional, procedural staff development to the next level by providing support when, where, and how teachers need it. And we should know — in the past year, we provided over 1,200 days of professional development to partner schools in the US, Istanbul, Saudi Arabia, and China.
Why you need a coach in your corner
We’re focused on supporting teachers towards transformation. Our five core principles fuel our coaching methods and maximize our ability to customize promising practices for each unique school setting, develop deep relationships with teachers and school leaders, and use data to inform our high-leverage strategies. Educators who seek out coaching know why it’s invaluable to have a coach in their corner:
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Eugene Brown
8/16/2019 08:05:19 am
I am a retired school Principal seeking consulting opportunities. I look forward to speaking with you. Thank you!
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Rosemarie Griggs
9/30/2019 01:00:56 pm
Are you aware of any professional training for new coaches?
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Roberta Kang
9/30/2019 02:42:00 pm
HI Rosemarie!
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12/5/2019 08:30:59 am
Seeking professional guidance means seeking progress. Struggling to deal with complications, however minor or serious, is an affair that every individual experience. By seeking professional guidance, you can gain prospective on your situation. You will get a chance to share your experience. And the best thing about sharing is healing. Under the guidance of a professional, you can identify your issues more clearly. Also, you can learn new ways to deal with difficulties.
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Roberta Kang
12/19/2020 12:02:04 pm
So true! Thank you for sharing!
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12/19/2020 07:59:44 am
It is great blog post. I am Always read your blog. Helpful and Informative blog. Thanks for sharing these information with us.
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Roberta Kang
12/19/2020 12:00:55 pm
Thank you so much Gyan!
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2/3/2021 07:43:02 pm
I love how coaches can guide a person to increase their knowledge and pedagogical skills. People need to understand that they don't know how to do everything on their own and that they can't. It is okay to get someone's help and to be criticized too.
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5/11/2021 04:48:39 pm
My cousin has been thinking about getting some guidance for her career because she would really like to have a better plan for the future. She would really like to get some help from a professional in order to understand where to go from here. I liked what you said about how they can get develop the perfect plan, and can provide an outside perspective that can expose blind spots.
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6/9/2021 12:01:11 pm
I liked it when you shared that it is important for teachers to engage in continuous improvement in order to cultivate the necessary skills. In this way, they are able to meet the demands of the changing generations of students. I would like to think if teachers need to understand equity in-depth, they should consider learning about it from professionals who can offer the training for it.
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