GENERAL RESOURCES

DATA COLLECTION TOOLS

  • Low Inference Notes Template: Use this template to collect low-inference notes during a classroom visit, including the time, teacher actions, and student actions.
  • Danielson Classroom Diagnostic Tool: This tool can be used to gather data to diagnose strengths and areas for focus with a teacher during initial classroom visits. This resource is broken down by Danielson Domains.
  • Sample Data Collection Tool: This is a sample data collection spreadsheet with templates that align to Danielson components in Domains 1 to 3.

DEBRIEF PLANNING TOOLS

  • Debrief Preparation Template: This template combines the intellectual preparation process prompts and the components of an effective debrief for a one-stop shop of debrief preparation! (Link is view-only, go to File → Make a copy to have an editable version)
  • Coaching Language Stems: This is a quick reference guide to language stems you can use during coaching conversations.
  • Process for Goal Setting and Goal Conversations: Collaborative conversations to create SMARTE goals; adapted from Elena Aguilar, The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation. Jossey-Bass, 2013.
  • Data-Driven Probing Questions: This is a quick reference guide containing probing questions for a coach to ask that align with different focus areas for instruction
  • Common Questioning Mistakes: To support you in developing the most effective targeted questions, Elena Aguilar outlines common mistakes coaches make when asking clients questions.

COACHING CONVERSATIONS

DESIGNING A COACHING PROGRAM

*Most resources above can be found in the Coaching Handbook. Please visit the handbook for more information with implementation.