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Instructional Coaches, this resource has everything you need from forms, guides, planners, surveys and MORE. This instructional coaching resource is frequently updated with additional materials you can access. After years of coaching experience, I have pulled together all of the resources that I needed to be successful. From planning during the summer before, to walking in on the first day, to end of year feedback and growth, this guide has everything I used to be comfortable and successful in

Have successful & meaningful PLC meetings all year with this bundle. If you want to make strides in the classroom, create opportunities for collaboration that yield big results. Replace silent solo planning meetings with professional learning communities that focus on data analysis and strategy. Not sure where to begin? Grab this bundle of resources! Available in printable, digital and editable files. ✅Have conversations about data chats ✅Data tracking sheets ✅Student self tracking sheets ✅T

Becoming a mentor teacher is a great responsibility. Using a monthly meeting time effectively can make a huge impact on new teachers that are acclimating to a new school and trying their best to succeed. Available in paper, digital, and editable formats. Google Slides added for easy editing. Included:An overview of mentorshipMonthly checklist meeting sheetsPrintable notes and appointment cards'Get to Know You' dice game. Multiple digital formats for easy editing.Educational reading materialFY

Use this form to record a lesson observation of teachers in your building. Great tool for tracking progress, feedback, collecting evidence and increasing accountability for teacher improvement. Includes Yes/No checklist items and blank space to record detailed notes. These forms are easily used whether you're a literacy coach, math coach, admin or teacher leader. Teachers need feedback to grow, these forms provide an easy way to do that!  Are you looking for a more simple and easy form to provid

Teacher observations can be a critical tool for teacher growth and classroom success. These forms are great for instructional coaches! This comprehensive bundle equips instructional coaches with the necessary resources for teacher growth, from pre-observation to post-observation and everything in between! These editable PDF forms will help you prepare for every step of the process, ensuring that teachers reach their full potential. Simply download, customize, and print. Let's empower teachers!

Use these simple slips to give feedback after visiting a teacher’s classroom or after a brief walk-through observation. Glow (area of strength) and grow (area to develop) is an easy way to communicate to teachers without disrupting their instruction.  Instructional coach or admin uses:-Provide positive feedback & encouragement  -Coaching cycle observations -Walkthrough observations -Peer observations or learning walks -Feedback on specific area of instruction These forms are easily used whethe

These visuals and materials can be used during coaching cycles to make them more efficient and more effective. In order to effectively lead, instructional coaches can use these materials throughout the year to track the teachers in their building and visually see where they are at in the coaching cycle process. Also included are resource guides, templates and more for you to use when working with the teachers in your building. Included:Tips for successResource guideVisualsLarge tracking sheets f

Use these forms to input details about meetings as a professional learning community [PLC] to help guide conversations. Formats include paper, digital and editable. Included: Example PLC AgendaPLC Guiding QuestionsPLC Meeting Minutes PagesUpdated: 8/21/19: Example Agenda 10/19/19: Guiding Questions 9/26/23: Blog Post If you like this resource, search other coaching products:Instructional Coaching Forms★ Follow Me for Updates! Did you know… you can earn credits to apply to future purchases b

These editable data tracking sheets can be used to help you keep track of students' academic performance and will help you collect data efficiently. Students can self monitor using the data collection sheets too.  Included: -Data tracking reflection page for students -Data tracking conferencing page (2 formats) -Data tracking bar graph page -Data tracking recording page (3 formats) - Example data sheets for reference Teachers have used these for:-Averaging grades by subject -Tracking student st

Transform classroom observations into powerful professional growth opportunities! The Learning Walks: Classroom Observation & Coaching Toolkit gives instructional coaches, administrators, and teacher leaders everything they need to conduct purposeful, supportive walkthroughs. This editable resource helps you focus on specific teaching practices, collect meaningful evidence, and provide actionable feedback that drives teacher development. What’s Included: Step-by-step guide for planning effectiv

This professional development is for instructional coaches and teachers striving to grow in their practice. The Instructional Best Practices Professional Development Mega Bundle includes both written & video products that help teachers increase their classroom effectiveness which will lead to student achievement. The Learning Walks Professional Development includes a step by step & editable guide that will help teachers get the most out of their visits to their peers' classroom. The Increa

The Social Studies bundle (great for third grade) includes a variety of Social Studies lessons & activities to get students excited about your curriculum. These engaging lessons are easy to follow and implement! From visuals to worksheets and activities, this bundle will make your prep easy. Includes: Continent StudyEconomics & Financial LiteracyNatural, Human & Capital ResourcesU.S. Government Geography Visual Want the individual units in this product instead? Grab the links below: Continent S

This instructional coaching how-to guide will help new literacy coaches, math coaches or teacher leaders. You will have all the resources you need to excel in your role! After years of instructional coaching experience and mentorship, I created this resource to answer all the questions you may ask as a new coach. Plan, prepare & develop as an instructional coach with this guide! Topics Included:-Why Do We Need Instructional Coaches? -How Can I Prepare To Become A Coach? -How Do I Apply for a

Coaches, check out these data collection tools! These forms will keep you organized and help you make a plan in order to best support the growth and development of teachers. A variety of topics are covered, and the forms are editable, so you can make it work for you. Data collection is a great way to figure out what is working well, and what areas to focus on for improvement. This packet of data collection tools will help coaches improve teacher's instructional effectiveness in the classroom. I

Discover the key to unlocking your students' full potential with this comprehensive PD resource! Learn to structure effective literacy blocks that combine proven theories and practical steps, and explore sample schedules to inspire your own. Empower your students and yourself with this game-changing, professional development resource. Questions Addressed:- What is structured literacy? - What should I do during a lengthy literacy block? * Printable forms included! Literacy Components Discussed:-

Learn the importance of natural, human and capital resources as well as differentiate between goods and services with these learning activities. Included: Reading passages with illustrations & comprehension questionsSorting activities Additional reading activities and worksheetsResource problem scenario cards (7 writing scenarios)Answer keysUpdated 12/22/20: Storybook activity + scenario card project pages If you like this you might also like: Continent Study UnitEconomic and Financial Litera

If you are a cooperating teacher hosting a student teacher, this kit and guide will help have a successful partnership. Included: Info on student teaching, cooperating teachingChecklist for meeting with the student teacherTips for gradual release of instructional responsibilityObservation forms (Editable)Intro Letter from Cooperating TeacherStudent Teacher Intro Letter for Families (Editable)Printable notes (Editable)Cooperating Teacher Intro Letter (Editable)Additional Topics to Cover with Reso

Become a strong leader of teachers with these professional development resources designed to mentor new to newer teachers in the classroom. Included: Student Teacher KitCooperating Teacher KitMentor Teacher Kit (Paper, Digital, & Editable)PD Choice Board (Paper, Digital, & Editable)How to Implement a PD Huddle at your School SiteContact me (gretchen@alwaysalesson.com) if you want to book this professional development session as a live event. Follow Me for Updates! Did you know… you can earn

Make test prep fun and engaging with this 3rd Grade Literacy & Math Review Bundle! Designed to reinforce essential 3rd grade skills, this printable bundle includes standards-based activities for reading, grammar, writing, and math review. Perfect for morning work, homework, centers, intervention, test prep, early finishers, and independent practice. This 3rd Grade Review Bundle Helps Students Practice: • Reading comprehension • Grammar and language skills • Writing skills • Multiplication and

Looking for a group activity? Start out the beginning of the year with these icebreaker questions to get students talking and building a classroom community. This presentation is a high engagement activity for students that includes reflection and point of view. Get students discussing different topics and backing up their opinions with reasoning. Teachers use this for:Beginning of the year activityFirst day of school warm up‘Get to know you’ game for studentsMorning MeetingJournal promptsPartne