Coaching Impact Circles: Transforming Team Feedback Through Learning Labs with Morgan Davis
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
11/25/24
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Join me in conversation with Morgan Davis, a coach's coach from Jeffco Public Schools, about reimagining coaching support through coaching impact circles. Morgan shares how her district is blending learning labs, research-based practices, and team coaching to create more effective professional development experiences. She discusses her innovative approach to "team coaching notes" and explains why maintaining a spirit of inquiry, rather than showcasing perfection, leads to more authentic teacher growth.
The conversation explores how creating spaces for genuine teacher collaboration doesn't always require heavy structure, and why the most effective coaching frameworks emphasize vulnerability and continuous learning. Morgan also offers practical insights into how coaches can balance being both facilitators and learners while supporting teacher development across 166 buildings serving 81,000 students.
Episode Mentions:
- Karrie Fansler’s Responsive Coaching Cycle
- BOCES
- Previous Episodes
- Morgan Davis & It’s About Making Space
- Jeffco Public Schools
- Morgan’s Coaches - Vicki Reed and Katie Grisham
- Ron Ritchhardt’s - Cultures of Thinking in Action
- Jim Knight’s Impact Cycle
- Communities of Practice
- Sam Bennett
- Huang, J. W. (2023, November 28). 4 practices of warm demander teachers: A well-known approach that combines high expectations with a firm belief in students’ ability to succeed can guide them to deeper learning. The Learning Professional.
- Killion, Joellen. (2024, August). Coaching heavy, coaching light: How to deepen professional practice. The Learning Professional, 45(4).
- Denise Goldin-Dubois
- Team Coach Notes (Sample)
- Cognitive Coaching & Reflecting Map Questions:
- Decisions: What decisions were you making before the lesson or in the moment?
- Others: What are you noticing about students or other teachers in the classroom; other adults you are working or who are working with students?
- Compare: How did this lesson compare to the design that was i
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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Episode Mentions:
➡️Dweck, C. S. (2010). Even Geniuses Work Hard. Educational Leadership, 68(1), 9.
➡️EL Education. (Updated in 2023). Core Practices: A vision for improving schools.
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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In this bonus episode, I share insights from my recent work with school district coaches, highlighting the importance of flexibility, responsive coaching, and building professional communities.
I detail a transformative week of coaching labs and one-on-one sessions, exploring innovative approaches to supporting educators. The episode offers a deep dive into how coaches can:
➡️Create more adaptive professional learning structures
➡️Develop collaborative thought partnerships
➡️Design flexible coaching cycles
➡️Support teachers in reimagining classroom interactions
You will gain practical strategies for creating more responsive and supportive educational environments, with a focus on truly meeting the needs of both teachers and students.
Whether you're an educator, coach, or administrator, this episode provides valuable insights into modern educational support methodologies.
Episode Mentions:
- S4 E12: Coaching Impact Circles: Transforming Team Feedback Through Learning Labs with Morgan Davis
- Vander Ark, T. (2018, August 22). Personalize learning and build agency by using the 4 PLC questions. Education Week.
- Knight, J., Hoffman, A., Harris, M., & Thomas, S. (2020). The instructional playbook: The missing link for translating research into practice. ASCD.
#InstructionalCoaching #TeacherCoaching #CoachingImpact #ProfessionalLearning #TeacherPD #CoachingNotes #LearningLabs #TeacherCollaboration #CoachingCycles #PLCs #EdLeadership #CoachingLeadership #SchoolLeaders #InstructionalLeadership #TeacherLeader #CoachBetter #CoachingCommunity #TeacherCommunity #EdChat #TeacherLife #EdTech #FutureOfEducation#EducatorsOfInstagram #TeacherGrowth #TeamCoaching #CoachingImpactCycles #TeacherReflection #CollectiveLearning #CoachingRisks #JeffcoSchools #ColoradoTeachers #COedu #PublicEducation #K12Education
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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