How do instructional coaching and Transformational Coaching work together? 

This is a question we hear a lot. In this episode, Elena demonstrates some of the many ways that Transformational Coaching compliments and enhances instructional coaching, resulting in tangible benefits for students and teachers alike. You’ll hear Elena coach a current 6th-grade ELA teacher who has been teaching for 17 years and is looking to push her proficient students to higher levels of knowledge. 

Notable moments: 

00:38 Episode Overview and Role Play Setup

02:35 Meet Kina: The Coaching Conversation Begins

04:32 Exploring Strategies for Proficient Writers

08:06 Deepening the Learning Process

13:40 Reflecting on Coaching and Teaching Practices

17:43 Implementing New Strategies and Building Community

26:38 Final Reflections and Conversation Next Steps

37:24 Conclusion and Resources

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  • What Transformational Coaching strategies did you hear Elena utilize? 
  • What surprised you about this conversation?
  • What was affirmed by this conversation? 

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