coaching

- Paraphrase - Take notes and read the notes to the teacher (make a copy for the teacher as well) - Know the teacher on a personal level - The teacher must feel safe and comfortable talking with you - Follow through with what you say you are going to do
 * Coaching tips when having a conversation with a teacher:**

- “Coaching without first observing a teacher is like coaching a baseball player over the phone… Crazy!” - To make the greatest impact you need to create a culture of coaching - Trust is critical – if you say you are going to do it – do it - If a teacher asks you for you to come in and coach you are a coach. If the administrator asks you to work with a specific teacher you are a mentor. - Camera coaching – video tape a class, focusing on the students and not the teacher After viewing this tape, have a discussion with the teacher regarding the students’ behavior and academic achievement. This will make it easier for the teacher to focus his/her goal based on the student’s needs.
 * Various notes:**