Instructional Coach Evaluation

Instructional coaches work with administrators and teachers to increase teacher effectiveness in the school. Although the role of an instructional coach may differ greatly from one school to another, coaches often work with the administrators, teachers or both to:

• gather and analyze student data

• establish goals for instructional change

• locate and conduct professional learning sessions

• conduct coaching cycles with teachers to promote professional growth

• provide in-classroom support in the form of modeling or co-teaching

• establish a culture of ongoing professional learning and improvement

• participate in collaborative partnerships and leadership teams to support goals

• maintain records and prepare reports

• pursue personal professional goals in order to support building goals

Review the activity below.

1. Instructional Coach Evaluation

Be sure to consult Help and Resources on the NEE Data Tool to access:

• Instructional Coach Elements

• Instructioal Coach Evaluation Organizer

• Instructional Coach Scoring Rubric