Preamble: Many years ago I first read a report called The Opportunity Myth. Its findings were eye-opening and I vowed to apply the findings in the report to my work in Merced County. For the past six years I have done exactly that…with varying degrees of success. I am unwavering in my belief that the […]
Adapted from these two sources… Source: 5 Coaching Strategies That Help Coaches Connect with Resistant Teachers Source: Working with Reluctant Teachers: 5 Tips for Instructional Coaches As coaches, we’ve all encountered resistant teachers. Resistance to coaching can take many forms. You might encounter a teacher who is direct, making it clear they don’t want your help. […]
Here we are in January, 2025. As you have likely heard, in July, 2023 the California Board of Education unanimously approved the new revision of the California Mathematics Framework (this in itself should be a series of blog posts, but I’ll save that for another day), which means school districts throughout Merced County will soon […]
When it comes to transforming mathematics instruction, one approach stands out for its effectiveness: curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL). This method, especially when combined with the expertise of a mathematics instructional coach, has the potential to elevate teaching practices and improve student outcomes. It is a great time to be thinking about CBPL since many districts […]