Instructional Coaching with Ms. B

May 20 2024 30

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Welcome to Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, where we believe that every teacher deserves a coach, and every coach does too! I’m Chrissy Beltran, an elementary teacher who became a coach and I had to create my own coaching program that worked. Now I teach coaches how to design their coaching programs, build a school-wide action plan, and use differentiated strategies to support teachers. Plus, I’ve got a special spot in my heart for literacy coaches! This podcast will cover instructional coaching strategies including modeling, co-teaching, and observations, coaching cycles, and more! We'll also talk about how to coach resistant teachers, how to establish yourself as a coach and define your role, set goals, manage your time, facilitate PLCs, and more! We chat with instructional coaches, principals, school leaders, and researchers!

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189. Reading & Writing in the Content Areas: Why All Coaches Need Literacy Knowledge with Douglas Fisher

May 20 2024 31 mins

No matter your coaching focus, reading and writing are a part of it! In this episode, Douglas Fisher joins me to talk about reading & writing in the content areas and why all coaches need literacy knowledge. We discuss the consequences of compartmentalizing subjects, what schools can look like with literacy built throughout the day, and the importance of practice for making learnin

188. Three Shifts Schools Can Make to Support Reading & Writing

May 13 2024 27 mins

Looking to improve literacy instruction at your school? In this episode, we explore three shifts schools can make to support reading and writing in all grades. I discuss reviewing data when planning to figure out what to teach and how to teach it. You’ll also hear about working on how we teach words, building background knowledge, and the Science of Reading. Listen now to the epi

187. Supporting Highly Effective Strategies in Literacy: An Introduction to SOR with Elise Lovejoy

May 06 2024 38 mins

If your school is moving to embrace what we know about reading based on science and how growing brains work, don’t miss this episode! On the show, we explore the Science of Reading and take a look at it in terms of Scarborough's Reading Rope. I break down the components of Scarborough’s Reading Rope, including word recognition and language comprehension. Plus, Elise Lovejoy fro

186. Culturally Responsive Teaching with Zaretta Hammond

Apr 29 2024 38 mins

In this episode, I’m talking to author and consultant Zaretta Hammond about culturally responsive teaching. We unpack what culturally responsive teaching is (and is not), the importance of building trusting relationships with students, and how culture affects the way we learn. Zaretta shares insights on how teachers can support students by leveraging what they already know and ex

185. The New Classroom Instruction That Works with Bryan Goodwin

Apr 22 2024 26 mins

As instructional coaches, we often wonder if our schools are moving in the right direction and how we can get students more engaged in their learning. In this episode, I’m talking to Bryan Goodwin about his book, The New Classroom Instruction that Works. He shares strategies and ideas that coaches can use to support instruction in the classroom. Bryan explains his six-phase model

184. Rigor by Design, Not by Chance with Dr. Karin Hess

Apr 15 2024 39 mins

Get ready for an incredible interview with the fantastic Dr. Karin Hess! She joins me to talk about her book, Rigor by Design, Not Chance. You’ll hear directly from her about cognitive rigor and how coaches can help teachers plan for instruction. During the episode, we discuss some common misconceptions around rigor and Depth of Knowledge (DOK), how to use the Hess Cognitive Rigo

183. Creating Inclusive Spaces to Support Resiliency with Nita Creekmore

Apr 08 2024 34 mins

How can instructional coaches help create inclusive spaces to support teacher resiliency? In this episode, I’m chatting with Nita Creekmore of Love Teach Bless about fostering inclusive environments where teachers feel like they belong and flourish. We talk about what resiliency means and how inclusive spaces support teacher resilience. Nita shares what an inclusive space looks l

182. Building Teacher Morale When Systemic Changes Are Needed with Suzanne Dailey

Apr 01 2024 32 mins

Changes in education over the last few years have affected teacher morale. The good news is there are ways instructional coaches can help! In this episode, Suzanne Dailey from Teach Happier joins me to discuss building teacher morale when systemic changes are needed. We talk about teacher morale issues, positive psychology, and how small shifts can lead to big changes. You’ll lea

181. Instructional Coaching for Engagement with Gretchen Bridgers

Mar 25 2024 27 mins

If we want students engaged in the classroom, instruction needs to have purpose and meaning. In this episode, Gretchen Bridgers from Always A Lesson joins me to chat about instructional coaching for engagement. We talk about how instructional coaches can support teachers around student engagement. Gretchen gives us ideas for how to help teachers plan intentionally for engagement an

180. Differentiation as a Support for Engagement with Dr. Shaime Cortes

Mar 18 2024 34 mins

We can get students more engaged in the classroom if we customize their learning experiences. In this episode, Dr. Shaime Cortes joins me to discuss using differentiation as a support for engagement. We talk about the connection between differentiation and engagement. Dr. Cortes describes the benefits of differentiating instruction and provides examples of what differentiation can