by Pete Hall | Nov 29, 2019 | Coaching
In various forms, instructional coaching initiatives have cropped up all across the educational landscape over the past few decades. Based originally on research from Joyce & Showers (1980) and reinforced in multiple studies since, instructional coaching is the...
by Pete Hall | Oct 6, 2019 | Coaching
A Cheat-Sheet for Instructional Coaches and Their Administrators I’m often asked, “Where should we draw the line between coaches’ duties and admin’s responsibilities?” It’s a fair question, since so many instructional coaching programs and initiatives have popped up...
by Pete Hall | Jun 15, 2017 | Coaching
Too often, principals are handed the keys of the school-house and told, “Good luck!” The principalship is arguably the most influential, and most challenging, position in today’s educational landscape. Serving as middle-management (supporting district and state...
by Pete Hall | May 23, 2017 | Culture
When I was a newer principal, I was advised to get out of the office and into the classrooms of my school. “Go do walk-throughs,” my advisor said. “Lots of them. They’re a great tool.” Seemed like a good idea, but soon a problem arose. You never announce, “I’m going...
by Pete Hall | Feb 12, 2017 | Coaching
What do successful quarterbacks do when they come off the field? Not blow-dry their hair and sign autographs; that’s for later. The successful ones grab a tablet and immediately begin to analyze video footage of the plays they just ran. They analyze their opponent’s...
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