Personalized Coaching
From the creators of PhD Science®.
Coaches from the PhD Science team expertly guide educators to apply what they learn in Professional Development sessions to their own classrooms and schools. Through modeling, observation, and recommendations for customizing the curriculum, Great Minds® coaches help teachers improve implementation and help leaders develop effective ways to support, understand, and evaluate classroom practices.
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Personalized Coaching Sessions
Guided Observations for Leaders
Selected leaders participate in classroom observations with a PhD Science coach to identify trends of implementation including celebrating successes and identifying areas of growth. Participating in this session improves instructional leaders’ ability to support effective classroom practice.
(IN PERSON ONLY)
DOWNLOAD GUIDED OBSERVATIONS FOR LEADERS AGENDA (PDF, 216kb)
Prepare a Lesson Collaboratively
With the guidance of a PhD Science coach, educators plan, prepare, deliver, and debrief a lesson to improve student outcomes and establish best practices for instruction.
(IN PERSON ONLY)
DOWNLOAD PREPARE A LESSON COLLABORATIVELY AGENDA (PDF, 187kb)
Collaborative Planning Time Supports
In this offering, a PhD Science coach will work alongside a school-level PLC leader (if applicable) to lead a PLC that is customized to meet the needs of the teachers and students. This will allow instructional coaches and teachers to walk away with the confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to fully support all students.
Topics include (but are not limited to):
- Targeted Module Study Protocol
- Targeted Lesson Study Protocol
- Analyzing Student Work Protocol: Checks for Understanding