Instructional Coaching & Mentoring
Minnesota Department of Education + Districts + Service Cooperatives
850,000 students — PK - 12
4 years
Minnesota Department of Education
Support the retention of new teachers across the state by creating and training partners on a new statewide teacher induction framework to ensure induction and mentoring practices were robust, aligned and holistic.
Results
10 school districts & consortiums developed & integrated mentoring & induction programs
87% of participants had actionable next steps to improve their teacher induction program
93% of teachers (new teachers and mentors) in pilot were returning to their district
Take Away
Feeling you belong is what retains teachers. Aligning new teacher programming and support to the overall vision and priorities for the district helps new teachers and mentors prioritize time for this work.
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.”
John Crosby
Chicago Public Schools + VIVO Foundation + Fry Foundation
4,000 students — 6 schools K-8
3 years
Chicago Public Schools (pilot)
Supported teacher leaders (instructional coaches, multi-lingual coaches, MTSS coaches) by developing their coaching skills and coaching processes so all coaching was aligned leading to more impactful 1:1 or grade level coaching meetings.
Results
98% of coaches felt more prepared to support teachers after communities of practice with other schools
4/4 coaches with direct 1:1 coaching cycles support improved their utilization of coaching language & data
Take Away
Great teachers make great coaches. Ensuring they have the opportunity to develop the skills to plan learning experiences that utilize adult learning principles is a necessary when shifting roles.