What's your level of coaching mastery?

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Quiz Questions

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When you think about your confidence level with instructional coaching right now, you mostly feel...
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  Knowledgeable, but not experienced
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  Like a baby coach, just starting out
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  Experienced & confident
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  Looking for the next step forward
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  Ready to lead
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  Frustrated & alone
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What are the majority of your coaching conversations like right now?
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  I have read and researched a lot, but I'm not actually coaching right now
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  I have informal coaching conversations with colleagues in a variety of coaching stances, but may not be clear on how or why those stances are effective
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  I have coaching conversations with colleagues in a variety of coaching stances
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  I'm consistent in my coaching practices, so my colleagues know what to expect when they work with me
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  I am actively working on communicating my role to my colleagues to grow my coaching portfolio
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  I know how to support teachers at varying levels so I can scale our coaching program to all levels of coaching adaptation.
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When a coaching conversation doesn't go to plan, what's your first reaction?
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  I freeze & panic
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  I stumble through
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  I pause & think
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  I just keep on going with whatever I planned
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  I paraphrase & reset
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What's your overall strategy to you track your coaching conversations?
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  I'm not really having them, so I don't (but I can't wait to start, I know just what to do!)
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  I'm supposed to document coaching conversations?
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  I keep mental records of my conversations
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  I document & reflect on coaching conversations, often without specific structures or frameworks to follow
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  I have a format and template I use to document & track all coaching conversations
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  I am strategic and targeted with my coaching conversations so I ensure I work with as many teachers as possible
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When you're preparing for a coaching conversation, what does that look like?
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  I have to prepare for a coaching conversation?
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  I plan questions in advance
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  I map out a tentative path for the entire conversation
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  I review previous conversations with this coachee & plan based on our previous experience
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How do you apply a coaching cycle in your work with colleagues?
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  I have a clear vision of how I would follow a coaching cycle with my colleagues, but I haven't had a chance to try, yet.
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  I think I'm following a coaching cycle, but I'm not sure which one, or what the stages are called
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  I'm confident in the coaching cycle and I can articulate what I'm doing with my coachees, and why we're at that stage
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  I follow a clearly articulated coaching cycle with my colleagues, and am consistent about following up on agreed upon tasks
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  I am able to adjust the flow of a coaching cycle based on my coachees needs in the moment
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  As I conduct flexible and adaptable coaching cycles, I'm able to articulate to my school leaders where I'm at with each coachee and how coaching is having an impact on student learning
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Overall, what is the coaching program like at your current school?
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  My school doesn't have a coaching program right now, but I'm keen to develop one!
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  Everything is very informal right now, we're just in the initial stages of building
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  I didn't realize we needed to have a coaching program, I thought we just needed coaches to do the work
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  We have a framework, but we haven't communicated it well and/or coaches are not implementing the process consistently
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  Our framework is established and clear, and coaches implement the process consistently
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  Our framework is established and clear, implemented consistently, and we evaluate our implementation at least once a year
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For the most part, the coaching experience for my coachees is like...
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  A little confusing
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  A new adventure every time
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  Clear & consistent
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  Starbucks: consistent AND customized
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  An intellectual spa

Quiz Outcomes

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Theorist
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Your matching Case Study is Nina!Nina knows she wants to be a coach. She has a foundational understanding of what coaching is and what the role entails because she’s done some coaching PD and personal reading, but hasn't had many opportunities to implement what she’s learned. She knows the strengths she brings to the role, but lacks practical experience in actually conducting coaching conversations. Nina is clear on the individual responsibilities of a coach and knows exactly where she has room to grow. Although Nina understands the concept of building relationships and having coaching conversations, she is not as clear on the larger programmatic elements that comprise a coaching program.As a theorist you have:a foundational understanding of what coaching is and what coaches dobuilt (or follow) processes and structures for having coaching conversations with individuals and teamsbuilt (or follow) a consistent framework for their coaching programCommon Challenges for Theorists are:Practical experience having coaching conversationsThe opportunity to apply your coaching knowledge with actual coacheesSeeing the impact of your coaching in the real worldUnderstanding the big picture of the whole coaching program (not just the coach’s role)Your next steps to grow are:Professional learning about what coaching looks like in practice - and being able to share your real life experience with other coaches going through the same thingThe opportunity to apply coaching cycles with colleagues, and then reflect on your experienceUnderstanding the big picture of the whole coaching program (not just the coach’s role)The opportunity to self-assess and reflect on your growing coaching practice over timeA mentor or coach to model coaching with you so you know what it looks, feels and sounds likeReady to get started?Get the big picture of what it takes to build a successful coaching program with our FREE Workshop: 5 Secrets to Successful Instructional Coaching All Coaches & Leaders Need to KnowDuring this FREE 1-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to ...Articulate and implement a coaching cycle in your school settingHave better coaching conversationsConfidently ask just the right questions in your coaching conversationsTransition between the many roles of a coach in one conversation or one coaching cycleBuild a coaching culture in your contextThis self-paced workshop is:Available right now! I know how busy educators are - we don't always have the time to schedule in a live workshop - so you can watch (and replay) this one, whenever you're ready! Chunked into 5 sections with handy timestamps for you to jump to the section you're interested in - and you can pause and replay any section any time. BONUS: When you register, you'll also receive an email with the printable (and editable Google Docs) worksheets to use as reflection prompts throughout the workshop.
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Activator
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Your matching case study is Ravi!Ravi has jumped into an instructional coaching role, but hasn’t had any foundational training in coaching. He was an expert in literacy in his classroom, leading colleagues and school leaders to seek out his expertise. As Ravi started sharing the innovative things he was doing in his classroom, he was encouraged to apply for a coaching job. Since Ravi was looking for opportunities to build leadership skills, it seemed like the perfect opportunity. Now he’s “the coach” but not actually sure what a coaching cycle is, or how to ask just the right coaching questions, or what he needs to do to get colleagues to work with him.As an Activator, you:You have informal coaching conversations with colleagues in a variety of coaching stances, but may not be clear on how or why those stances are effectiveYou document & reflect on coaching conversations, often without specific structures or frameworks to followYou apply aspects of the coaching cycle, but may not consciously move through them or label them with coacheesYou may not be aware of the larger aspects of a coaching program needed to create a coaching cultureCommon challenges for Activators are:You may be lacking some elements of a foundational understanding of what coaching is and what coaches doYou may not have a framework for your coaching programYou may not be purposefully & strategically applying a coaching framework or cycleYou may need to building processes and structures for having coaching conversations with individuals and teamsYour next steps to grow are:In depth professional learning on instructional coaching to build a foundational understanding of both the process of coaching and what’s needed in a successful coaching programThe opportunity to self-assess and reflect on your growing coaching practice over timeA mentor or coach to model coaching with you so you know what it looks, feels and sounds likeThe opportunity to share your questions, concerns and experiences with other coaches going through the same professional developmentReady to get started?Get the big picture of what it takes to build a successful coaching program with our FREE Workshop: 5 Secrets to Successful Instructional Coaching All Coaches & Leaders Need to KnowDuring this FREE 1-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to ...Articulate and implement a coaching cycle in your school settingHave better coaching conversationsConfidently ask just the right questions in your coaching conversationsTransition between the many roles of a coach in one conversation or one coaching cycleBuild a coaching culture in your contextThis self-paced workshop is:Available right now! I know how busy educators are - we don't always have the time to schedule in a live workshop - so you can watch (and replay) this one, whenever you're ready! Chunked into 5 sections with handy timestamps for you to jump to the section you're interested in - and you can pause and replay any section any time. BONUS: When you register, you'll also receive an email with the printable (and editable Google Docs) worksheets to use as reflection prompts throughout the workshop.
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Accommodator
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Your matching case study is Layla!Layla has been coaching for a few years. She consistently finds herself frustrated about the lack of commitment to coaching cycles by her colleagues. Initiating coaching conversations and even helping coachees identify their goals is easy for Layla, but once things get busy, coaching falls by the wayside and often ends up on the back burner. She knows her colleagues are busy and she wants to respect their time, so when appointments get canceled, Layla assumes they need more space and don’t always follow up. Ultimately, Layla is expecting her coachees to have the same dedication and commitment to coaching that she had as a coachee, before she became a coach. Layla feels like she can’t ever gain momentum in her coaching and she’s always ending up starting new cycles with new coachees because they always seem to just peter out, rather than continue into cycle after cycle.As an Accommodator, you:have coaching conversations with colleagues in a variety of coaching stancesdocument & reflect on coaching conversationsunderstand and apply the coaching cycleCommon challenges for Accommodators are:Recognizing that you need to put in place processes and frameworks to make coaching successful. Being persistent in following through & taking action on those processes so that coachees are supported.The next steps you need to grow are:Professional learning around the development of an effective coaching program Professional learning on proven strategies to provide consistent communication & services to coachees Building the confidence to be persistent in following through & taking action on coaching processes so that coachees are supportedThe opportunity to self-assess and reflect on your growing coaching practice over timeAn external sounding board (coach or mentor) to provide unbiased feedback on your coaching practice and provide professional development resources based on your needsOpportunities to strategize with other coaches going through the same challenges to get feedback and insight from other schoolsReady to get started?Get the big picture of what it takes to build a successful coaching program with our FREE Workshop: Finding Your Voice as an Instructional CoachDuring this FREE 1-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to...Identify & articulate the specific skills you want to bring into your coaching practiceStructure your skills practice so you can confidently apply brand new coaching strategies in your conversations immediatelyDevelop, practice & refine your very own personal coaching voice so that your coaching is unique to you!This self-paced workshop is:Available right now! I know how busy educators are - we don't always have the time to schedule in a live workshop - so you can watch (and replay) this one, whenever you're ready! Chunked into 3 sections with handy timestamps for you to jump to the section you're interested in - and you can pause and replay any section any time. BONUS: When you register, you'll also receive an email with the printable (and editable Google Docs) worksheets to use as reflection prompts throughout the workshop.
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Standardizer
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Your matching case study is Kiana!Kiana is in a school with an established coaching program. There are structures and frameworks in place for the coaching process that all coaches follow. Individually, Kiana has good habits of consistency and follow through. She knows it’s her responsibility to stay in touch with her coachees so she can help them achieve their goals. But, even with all this solid foundation, Kiana finds herself floundering in specific coaching conversations or situations. She is often overly reliant on following specific question prompts & unable to adapt in the moment. She finds that some coachees have started to “walk all over” her and she can’t seem to figure out how to pull it back. She is consistently having realizations that a coaching conversation did not go the way she planned, but she’s not sure why. During coaching conversations, Kiana is having trouble adapting in the moment because she hasn’t yet internalized the skills needed to understand the situation and respond.As a Standardizer, youconsistently communicate coaching services to potential coacheesprovide consistent services to coachees so that they know what to expect are persistent in following through & taking action on those processes so that coachees are supported.Common challenges Standardizers face are:Being able to recognize the needs of your coachee (or team) in the moment, and respond based on those needs. Being confident enough in your skills to adjust your plans based on how an individual conversation may go. Being confident enough to slow down, assess the situation, and react accordingly.Your next steps to grow are:Professional learning about coaching stances & questioning strategies to develop your unique voice as a coachBuild confidence and adjust your coaching conversations in the momentDevelop skills and strategies to allow you to slow down, assess the situation, and react accordingly.Opportunities to document, assess and reflect on your coaching conversations with a mentor who can provide feedback, thoughtful questioning & professional resources that align directly with your needs.Opportunities to practice coaching conversations with other coaches who can provide feedback & insight on your coaching.Ready to get started?Get the big picture of what it takes to build a successful coaching program with our FREE Workshop: Finding Your Voice as an Instructional CoachDuring this FREE 1-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to...Identify & articulate the specific skills you want to bring into your coaching practiceStructure your skills practice so you can confidently apply brand new coaching strategies in your conversations immediatelyDevelop, practice & refine your very own personal coaching voice so that your coaching is unique to you!This self-paced workshop is:Available right now! I know how busy educators are - we don't always have the time to schedule in a live workshop - so you can watch (and replay) this one, whenever you're ready! Chunked into 3 sections with handy timestamps for you to jump to the section you're interested in - and you can pause and replay any section any time. BONUS: When you register, you'll also receive an email with the printable (and editable Google Docs) worksheets to use as reflection prompts throughout the workshop.
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Intuitor
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Your matching case study is Emmet!Emmet is a confident coach. He’s in a school with a solid coaching program and is consistently conducting successful coaching cycles with new and returning coachees. He’s seeing teachers respond positively to the coaching program but he’s realizing that he simply can not keep up this pace. He either needs more hours in the day or more coaches on the team, but his school leadership doesn’t see it that way. They think Emmet is doing a great job and should just keep going. He doesn’t know how to advocate for the role, and can’t figure out exactly what he needs to convince his school leaders to scale the coaching program beyond what he currently has.As an Inuitor, you are:able to recognize the needs of your coachee (or team) in the moment, and respond based on those needs. confident enough in your skills to adjust your plans based on how an individual conversation may go. confident enough to slow down, assess the situation, and react accordingly.Common Challenges Intuitors face are:Articulating the value of your position in “leadership language”. Understanding how to collect & share data and evidence about the impact of your coaching so that you can demonstrate how your day-to-day work impacts student and teacher learning. Recognizing how to support teachers at varying levels so that you can scale your coaching program to all levels of coaching adaptation.Your next steps to grow are:Professional learning highlighting the effective ways to approach leadership about the value of coaching.To be able to articulate the value of your position in “leadership language”, and develop (or use) proven strategies to advocate for coaching with your leadership teamDevelop strategies to collect & share data and evidence about the impact of your coaching to demonstrate how the day-to-day of coaching work impacts student and teacher learning.Recognize the varying levels of need among your coachees so that you can scale your coaching program to all levels of coaching adaptation.Opportunities to discuss specific stumbling blocks or challenges with a mentor so you can strategically plan the most effective ways to advocate for your role.Ready to get started?Get the big picture of what it takes to build a successful coaching program with our FREE Workshop: 3 Secrets to Creating a Thriving Coaching CultureAfter working with coaches & leaders around the world for the last 5 years, I've learned that there are 3 key elements necessary to create a thriving coaching culture in all school settings (and a process to follow to get there). But, most schools are missing one of the key elements - and they don’t even realize it! In this workshop, you’ll learn exactly what’s needed to create a thriving coaching culture AND get the tools to identify the gaps in your coaching program so you can take action immediately!During this FREE 1-hour workshop, you'll learn ...How to identify exactly what your school needs to create a thriving coaching culture.The 14 essential elements necessary to make coaching a success in any school setting.What successful coaching culture looks like at schools around the world.How you can leverage your coaching skills to make a bigger impact in your school setting.How you can get connected with a global network of coaches actively building a thriving coaching culture in their schools too!This 1-hour workshop is:Available right now! I know how busy educators are - we don't always have the time to schedule in a live workshop - so you can watch (and replay) this one, whenever you're ready! Practical and interactive - you can map out exactly what your school needs within the 45 minute session!Designed for both growing and aspiring coaches and all learning leaders - these elements are key to take your coaching practice to the next level!BONUS: When you register, you'll also receive an email with the printable (and editable Google Docs) worksheets to use as reflection prompts throughout the workshop.
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Navigator
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Your matching case study is Amari!Amari has been a coach for a while. They’ve seen success in their coaching in more than one school, division or subject area. They know how to meet the needs of diverse coachees. They collect data & feedback about coaching so they can clearly demonstrate the impact of their coaching. Amari is confident in their coaching and know they can do more, but feel stuck in their current position. They’re ready to break out and try for that next level position, but they’re not sure where to start or how to articulate their specific strengths and skills.As a Navigator, you:can articulate the value of your position in “leadership language”. understand how to collect & share data and evidence about the impact of your coaching to demonstrate how the day-to-day of coaching work impacts student and teacher learning. recognize how to support teachers at varying levels so that you can scale your coaching program to all levels of coaching adaptation.Common challenges for Navigators are:Articulating your unique strengths in “leadership language”Recognizing how your coaching skills are leadership skillsHaving the confidence to apply for the next level positionIdentifying and sharing stories from your coaching experience as they relate to leadershipYour next steps for growth are:A framework or process to help you identify your unique strengths in “leadership language”Professional learning highlighting the ways that coaching is leadership, to be able to recognize those within yourself, so you can identify and share stories from coaching experience as they relate to leadershipGuidance and support from an experienced mentor who can help you build the confidence to apply for the next level positionReady to get started?Get the big picture of what it takes to build a successful coaching program with our FREE Workshop: 3 Secrets to Creating a Thriving Coaching CultureAfter working with coaches & leaders around the world for the last 5 years, I've learned that there are 3 key elements necessary to create a thriving coaching culture in all school settings (and a process to follow to get there). But, most schools are missing one of the key elements - and they don’t even realize it! In this workshop, you’ll learn exactly what’s needed to create a thriving coaching culture AND get the tools to identify the gaps in your coaching program so you can take action immediately!During this FREE 1-hour workshop, you'll learn ...How to identify exactly what your school needs to create a thriving coaching culture.The 14 essential elements necessary to make coaching a success in any school setting.What successful coaching culture looks like at schools around the world.How you can leverage your coaching skills to make a bigger impact in your school setting.How you can get connected with a global network of coaches actively building a thriving coaching culture in their schools too!This 1-hour workshop is:Available right now! I know how busy educators are - we don't always have the time to schedule in a live workshop - so you can watch (and replay) this one, whenever you're ready! Practical and interactive - you can map out exactly what your school needs within the 45 minute session!Designed for both growing and aspiring coaches and all learning leaders - these elements are key to take your coaching practice to the next level!BONUS: When you register, you'll also receive an email with the printable (and editable Google Docs) worksheets to use as reflection prompts throughout the workshop.