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Empowering Educators, Inspiring Students
Teacher Coaching Services
Evidence -Based Strategies
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Gradual Release of Responsibility
Effective coaching for teachers relies on evidence-based strategies that are grounded in research and proven to enhance instructional practices, student learning, and professional growth. These strategies include:
- Goal Setting & Feedback – Using data-driven objectives and structured feedback to guide teacher development.
- Modeling & Demonstration – Showcasing high-leverage instructional techniques to reinforce best practices.
- Collaborative Inquiry – Engaging teachers in reflective dialogue and problem-solving based on classroom evidence.
- Differentiated Support – Tailoring coaching approaches to individual teacher needs through formative assessment.
- Classroom Management & Climate – Cultivating a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment that fosters student success.
By integrating these evidence-based approaches, coaching becomes a powerful tool for sustained teacher improvement and student success.
Effective coaching transforms teaching practices by building confidence, refining skills, and fostering a culture of excellence. When teachers grow, students thrive.
Gradual Release of Responsibility
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Gradual Release of Responsibility
The Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model is a research-based coaching framework that empowers teachers to develop and refine their instructional practices through structured, scaffolded support. This approach ensures a purposeful shift from coach-led guidance to teacher-led independence, fostering sustainable professional growth.
Key Phases of GRR in Coaching:
- "I Do" (Modeling) – The coach demonstrates effective strategies, providing clear examples of best practices in action.
- "We Do" (Guided Practice) – The coach and teacher collaboratively plan, implement, and reflect on instruction, with ongoing feedback and adjustments.
- "You Do" (Independent Practice) – The teacher applies the strategies with decreasing support, while the coach observes and provides targeted feedback.
- "You Do Together" (Collaborative Reflection) – The teacher and coach analyze outcomes, refine practices, and set new goals for continuous improvement.
By implementing the Gradual Release of Responsibility, coaching becomes a dynamic, responsive process that builds teacher confidence, enhances instructional effectiveness, and ultimately improves student learning outcomes.
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
A Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is the foundation of equitable, data-driven instruction that meets the needs of all learners. As MTSS coaches, we partner with teachers to implement tiered supports with fidelity, ensuring every student receives the right intervention at the right time.
Core Focus Areas of MTSS Coaching:
1. Data-Based Decision Making
- Supporting teachers in analyzing universal screening (e.g., STAR, DIBELS) and progress monitoring data
- Co-planning tiered groupings and differentiated instruction
2. Tier 1 (Core) Instruction
- Strengthening universal design for learning (UDL) in whole-group settings
- Modeling high-leverage strategies like explicit instruction and scaffolded discourse
3. Targeted (Tier 2) Interventions
- Co-designing small-group interventions with standardized protocols
- Ensuring alignment between core curriculum and supplemental supports
4. Intensive (Tier 3) Support Systems
- Collaborating on individualized skill remediation plans
- Training staff in specialized interventions (e.g., phonics programs, math fluency drills)
5. Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Facilitating data meetings to review student response to intervention (RTI)
- Building teacher capacity to adjust supports in real time
We transform MTSS from a compliance framework into a living system—one where data informs action, equity drives decisions, and every tier of instruction works together to help students thrive.
Culturally Responsive Teaching
English Learner (EL)
Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Culturally responsive teaching (CRT) is essential for creating equitable, inclusive, and engaging learning environments where all students feel valued and empowered. As instructional coaches, we play a critical role in supporting teachers to develop the mindsets, knowledge, and skills necessary to implement CRT practices effectively.
Key Principles of Culturally Responsive Teaching Coaching:
- Building Cultural Awareness – Helping teachers examine their own biases, understand students' diverse backgrounds, and foster a classroom culture of respect and belonging.
- Validating Student Identities – Coaching teachers to integrate students' cultural references, languages, and lived experiences into curriculum and instruction.
- Promoting Equity in Pedagogy – Supporting educators in using differentiated, student-centered strategies that address systemic barriers and meet diverse learning needs.
- Fostering Critical Consciousness – Guiding teachers to facilitate discussions on social justice, equity, and student agency within the classroom.
- Strengthening Family & Community Partnerships – Encouraging collaboration with families and communities to create a more inclusive educational experience.
By embedding culturally responsive practices into coaching, we empower teachers to build classrooms where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Early Childhood
English Learner (EL)
English Learner (EL)
High-quality early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning, social-emotional development, and school readiness. As coaches, we partner with early childhood educators to strengthen their practice through intentional, relationship-based support that aligns with the unique needs of young learners.
Core Focus Areas of Early Childhood Coaching:
- Child-Centered, Play-Based Learning – Guiding teachers in designing engaging, developmentally appropriate environments that foster exploration, creativity, and joyful learning.
- Social-Emotional Development – Supporting educators in nurturing secure attachments, emotional regulation, and positive peer interactions.
- Intentional Teaching Practices – Modeling strategies for scaffolding learning through questioning, open-ended play, and responsive interactions.
- Family Engagement & Partnerships – Coaching teachers to build collaborative relationships with families, honoring their cultural perspectives and roles as first teachers.
- Observation & Responsive Feedback – Using authentic assessment (e.g., anecdotal records, work samples) to tailor instruction to individual and group needs.
By investing in early childhood coaching, we empower teachers to cultivate nurturing, stimulating, and equitable environments where every young child can thrive.
English Learner (EL)
English Learner (EL)
English Learner (EL)
Effective teaching for English Learners requires intentional, research-based strategies that simultaneously develop language proficiency and academic content knowledge. As EL coaches, we partner with educators to create inclusive, scaffolded learning environments where multilingual students can thrive.
Core Priorities for EL Coaching:
1. Language Development Across Content Areas
- Supporting teachers in embedding WIDA Standards/SIOP strategies into all lessons
- Modeling how to make grade-level content accessible through scaffolding techniques
2. Asset-Based Mindset & Culturally Responsive Practices
- Shifting perspectives from "deficit" to recognizing students' linguistic/cultural assets
- Incorporating students' home languages and lived experiences into instruction
3. Authentic Literacy Development
- Balancing foundational skills with meaningful reading/writing opportunities
- Implementing oral language development strategies (Think-Pair-Share, sentence stems)
4. Data-Informed Differentiation
- Analyzing ACCESS and other data to target specific language domain needs
- Coaching on flexible grouping and sheltered instruction techniques
5. Family & Community Engagement
- Building bridges with multilingual families through culturally sensitive communication
- Facilitating professional learning about EL legal requirements and best practices
Through this partnership, we empower teachers to see language development not as an obstacle, but as an integral part of all content instruction - creating classrooms where ELs are fully engaged, challenged, and supported.
English Language Arts & Literacy (ELA)
English Language Arts & Literacy (ELA)
English Language Arts & Literacy (ELA)
Effective literacy instruction is the cornerstone of student success across all academic disciplines. As ELA and literacy coaches, we partner with teachers to cultivate evidence-based practices that foster a love of reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking while meeting the diverse needs of every learner.
Key Priorities for ELA & Literacy Coaching:
1. Structured Literacy & Foundational Skills
- Supporting teachers in implementing systematic, explicit instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
- Differentiating strategies for struggling readers and English Language Learners
2. Authentic Reading & Writing Experiences
- Coaching teachers to create text-rich classrooms with meaningful reading/writing connections
- Balancing skills instruction with opportunities for independent reading and student choice
3. Disciplinary & Critical Literacy
- Guiding teachers to develop students' ability to analyze, evaluate, and create texts across genres and content areas
- Incorporating culturally responsive texts that reflect diverse perspectives and experiences
4. Data-Informed Instruction
- Collaborating to analyze student work and assessment data to target specific literacy needs
- Modeling effective use of formative assessments to guide small-group and individualized instruction
5. Professional Learning Communities
- Facilitating collaborative planning and reflection around high-impact literacy strategies
- Curating and sharing research-based resources and professional learning opportunities
Through this coaching partnership, we empower teachers to create dynamic literacy classrooms where all students develop the skills, confidence, and passion to communicate effectively in our complex world.
Science
English Language Arts & Literacy (ELA)
English Language Arts & Literacy (ELA)
Great science education transforms students into curious investigators, critical thinkers, and problem-solvers equipped to navigate an increasingly complex world. As science coaches, we partner with teachers to create dynamic, inquiry-driven learning experiences that ignite wonder while building authentic scientific literacy for all students.
Essential Elements of Science Coaching:
1. Three-Dimensional Instruction
- Supporting implementation of NGSS/Phenomenon-based learning integrating:
- Disciplinary Core Ideas
- Crosscutting Concepts
- Science & Engineering Practices
2. Authentic Inquiry & Investigation
- Modeling how to shift from "cookbook labs" to open-ended investigations
- Coaching teachers in facilitating productive struggle and evidence-based reasoning
3. Literacy & Discourse Strategies
- Developing students' ability to read, write, and argue like scientists
- Implementing talk moves that elevate student-to-student scientific discourse
- Incorporating culturally relevant phenomena and community connections
4. Assessment for Learning
- Moving beyond traditional tests to authentic performance tasks
- Using formative assessment to reveal and address student misconceptions
Through this collaborative partnership, we empower teachers to create classrooms where students don't just learn about science - they experience and do science as active participants in constructing knowledge.
Mathematics
English Language Arts & Literacy (ELA)
Special Education
Mathematics education is not just about solving problems—it's about empowering students to think critically, reason logically, and engage confidently with the world through a mathematical lens. As math coaches, we collaborate with teachers to transform mathematics instruction into meaningful, equitable, and intellectually engaging experiences for all learners.
Core Principles of Effective Mathematics Coaching:
1. Conceptual Understanding & Procedural Fluency
- Supporting teachers in balancing deep conceptual exploration with skill development
- Modeling strategies that make mathematical relationships visible and tangible
2. Student-Centered Problem Solving
- Coaching teachers to facilitate rich tasks that encourage multiple solution pathways
- Developing questioning techniques that promote mathematical discourse and reasoning
3. Growth Mindset & Equitable Practices
- Helping teachers create classrooms where all students believe they can do mathematics
- Addressing unconscious biases and implementing culturally responsive math pedagogies
4. Formative Assessment & Responsive Teaching
- Collaborating to analyze student thinking and adjust instruction in real time
- Building teachers' capacity to use misconceptions as valuable learning opportunities
5. Technology & Mathematical Modeling
- Integrating appropriate digital tools to enhance exploration and visualization
- Connecting mathematics to authentic, real-world applications
Through this partnership, we help teachers build the confidence and competence to nurture the next generation of mathematical thinkers—students who don't just calculate, but communicate, justify, and innovate with mathematics.
Special Education
Special Education
Special Education
Exceptional education requires exceptional support. As special education coaches, we partner with teachers to create inclusive, accessible learning environments that empower students with diverse abilities to reach their highest potential. Our coaching focuses on merging evidence-based special education practices with innovative instructional approaches to meet the unique needs of every learner.
Core Principles of Special Education Coaching:
1. Individualized, Strengths-Based Instruction
- Supporting implementation of IEPs with fidelity while maintaining high expectations
- Modeling differentiated instructional strategies across content areas
2. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework
- Coaching teachers in designing flexible lessons with multiple means of: • Representation
• Engagement
• Expression
3. Behavioral & Executive Function Support
- Developing proactive intervention plans and self-regulation strategies
- Implementing trauma-informed practices and positive behavior supports
4. Inclusive Co-Teaching Models
- Facilitating effective general/special educator collaboration
- Optimizing paraprofessional support without creating over-dependence
5. Data-Driven Progress Monitoring
- Using authentic assessments to track IEP goal attainment
- Adjusting interventions based on student response data
Through this partnership, we transform challenges into opportunities - ensuring students with special needs receive the specialized instruction required to access, engage with, and master grade-level content alongside their peers.