Coaching changes classrooms. It sharpens teaching, drives student success, and builds confidence. The TCEA EIIR Coaching Cycle is your roadmap. Rooted in trust, reflection, and collaboration, this four-stage framework helps teachers and coaches partner to make meaningful, measurable change. Here’s how to get started.
The TCEA EIIR Coaching Cycle is a structured framework that helps instructional coaches and teachers collaborate effectively to improve student outcomes. To make this process seamless and impactful, a variety of tools are available to support each stage of the cycle: Empower & Engage, Investigate & Innovate, Implement & Improve, and Reflect & Realize. Below, you’ll find tools tailored to these stages, along with guidance on how to use them effectively.
Empower and Engage aligns with Relevant (R) and Energized (E) from RISE. This phase builds trust and sets a compelling, student-focused purpose that aligns with professional growth needs and internal motivation.
Investigate and Innovate aligns with Intentional (I) and Specific (S). Coaches and teachers gather data, co-plan strategies, and create specific, measurable goals tailored to identified learning needs.
Implement and Improve supports Impactful (I) by ensuring actionable steps are taken with support, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies for meaningful student outcomes.
Reflect and Realize ties back to Relevant(R) and Energized (E). Coaches and teachers analyze results, reflect on growth, and measure the effectiveness of their strategies to refine future efforts.
Together, EIIR provides the process, and RISE ensures the focus and purpose, creating a cohesive framework for meaningful professional development and student achievement.
After co-planning, the teacher puts the plan to work with the coach present to offer support. This support comes in the form of classroom visits for modeling and co-teaching. It could also include real-time feedback.
This results in monitoring and adjusting. The science teacher and coach might analyze student work from the inquiry lessons. They would applaud any success, and target support for struggling students.
This e-book delves into the core principles and practices of effective instructional coaching, from understanding coaching cycles and models to leveraging data and technology. Gonzalez emphasizes the importance of building trusting relationships, facilitating reflective practice, and fostering a culture of continuous growth.
Beyond the foundational elements, "An AI's Guide to Instructional Coaching" also tackles critical issues such as promoting equity and inclusion, supporting teacher well-being, and adapting to the ever-changing educational landscape. Practical strategies, real-world examples, and thought-provoking questions guide readers in applying these concepts to their own coaching practice.
Whether you are a seasoned instructional coach or just starting your journey, this e-book offers valuable insights and tools to enhance your impact and inspire transformative change in education. Join Juan Gonzalez on this exploration of the art and science of instructional coaching as you unlock your potential to ignite a passion for learning in teachers and students alike.