Resource Provider - Instructional Coaching

Instructional coaches serve in the role of a resource provider when they support teachers in developing the knowledge of available resources, such as curriculum and instructional resources.

Coaches often work with other resource providers such as media specialists and technology coaches as well as district resource people to provide information and resources to classroom teachers. Coaches spend a great deal of time assessing the appropriate resources for sharing with appropriate staff members. Doing so takes time, expertise and persistence to find, synthesize, and communicate information.
- Joellen Killion and Cindy Harrison; Taking the Lead

The Role of the Resource Provider:

As a resource provider, coaches help teachers locate information, resources, materials, equipment, and examples of best practice, delivery of instruction, assessment of student learning, organization, or management of a classroom.
- Joellen Killion and Cindy Harrison; Taking the Lead

Here are some ways that FCPS Instructional Coaches serve in this role:

  • Providing professional learning opportunities for teachers concerning the latest research on best instructional practices.
  • Navigating new resources; i.e., new online textbooks and resources.
  • Working alongside teachers to develop and modify instructional activities and materials for differentiation.

School Leader

Instructional coaches serve in the role of a school leader when they share the school vision, align their professional goals with school and district goals, and share responsibility for the school’s overall success.

Classroom Supporter

Instructional coaches serve in the role of a classroom supporter when they work inside classrooms to help teachers implement new ideas through demonstration, co-teaching, or observation and feedback.

Instructional Specialist

Instructional coaches serve in the role of an instructional specialist when they work with teachers to plan for high-yield instructional strategies to use in the classroom with students.

Curriculum Specialist

Instructional coaches serve in the role of a curriculum specialist when they collaborate with teachers to develop an understanding around their curriculum in order to provide the best instruction to their students.

Catalyst for Change

Instructional coaches serve in the role of a catalyst for change when they question the status quo, always seeking to provide the best educational experience for students.

Learning Facilitator

Instructional coaches serve in the role of learning facilitators when they train teachers in new instructional strategies, facilitate whole school professional development opportunities, and support the work of collaborative learning teams.

Data Coach

Instructional coaches serve in the role of a data coach when they analyze data to make informed instructional decisions to meet the needs of all learners.

Staff Mentor

Instructional coaches serve in the role of a mentor as they continue to build trusting relationships with the staff in a school to develop partnerships with all stakeholders.

Learner

Instructional coaches serve in the role of a learner who model continual improvement, reflect on their work by seeking and graciously receiving feedback, experimenti with new ideas, and use what they learn to help all teachers and students achieve.

Instructional Coaching

The Instructional Coaching program prepares and supports teacher leaders who guide their colleagues in data analysis, best practices, and collaboration to improve student learning.