In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Sue discuss Chapter 5 of Coaching Matters. In this chapter, we learn about Coach Champions and important they are in not just setting up a Coaching relationship with teachers, but also the relationships between coach and principal.
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Coaching Matters Chapter 5: Coach Champion
- Successful coaching programs usually have one or more people designated in the role of a "coach champion"
- What does a Coach Champion do?An advocate for coaches
- Ensures thatThe coaching program is effectively implemented
- The conditions for effective coaching are recognized and implemented at all levels
- The coaches have sufficient opportunities for their own coaching and ongoing support
- Coaches may be talented and amazing educators, but without the right support and optimal conditions, the overall impact of the coaching program will suffer.
Designating Coach Champions
- Coach Champions are generally administrators who have central office-level authority and responsibility and understand the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the coaching program.
- They exercise their voice to influence others who access and depend on coaching for implementation supportAt some point in their career, they might have even been a coach.
- A Coach Champion help the district develop their plans for implementing new initiatives or new expectations or procedures that will impact teachers
- A Coach Champion is closely in touch with both the needs of coaches as well as the district's priorities and student learning needs.
- They have a clear view of how coaching can positively impact the instructional practices of teachers, the culture of the school, and the opportunities for students to become more successful learners.
- The number of Coach Champions a district need depends on how many coaches are deployed across the district.
Primary Responsibilities
- Coach Champions have multiple responsibilitiesEnsuring that the coaching program as designed is implemented with fidelityMaking sure that the program has
- focused goals
- Strong infrastructure
- Delineated roles
- Responsibilities
- Expectations
- Establish relationships of collaboration and trust with each coach that they support.Setting up regular 1:1 sessions with coaches to check in with them
- Reviewing their work schedule
- Providing troubleshooting assistance
- Celebrating success
- Meetings can be formal or informal and...
