Roles+of+the+Coach




 * Resource Provider**
 * Assists teachers with materials, tools, information, etc. to support instruction
 * Is non-intrusive
 * Helps to cross the "threshold" into the room


 * Data Coach**
 * Organizes and analyzes a school's data
 * Facilitates data conversations among the faculty
 * Supports teachers in using data to improve instruction


 * Curriculum Specialist**
 * The "what" of teaching
 * Helps teachers use the national, state, and district curriculum standards to plan instruction and assessment
 * Helps teachers use the curriculum to analyze students' strengths and target areas


 * Instructional Specialist**
 * Assists teachers in designing instruction to meet the needs of all students
 * Shares multiple instructional processes/strategies
 * Maintains confidentiality


 * Mentor**
 * Supports all teachers, novice and experienced
 * Provides guidance and structure where needed
 * Encourages relationship building among colleagues


 * Classroom Supporter**
 * Co-planner - planning successful instruction with teachers
 * Co-teacher - assist teacher trying to incorporate technology lesson
 * Feedback provider - try to offer constructive suggestions to engage students


 * Learning Facilitator**
 * Coordinates cross department visitations
 * Organizes professional learning communities
 * Managing study groups
 * Examining student work


 * School Leader**
 * Assists and serves on leadership teams within school
 * Remains focused on goals
 * Non-evaluative


 * Catalyst for Change**
 * Models and facilitates continuous improvement
 * Creates disruption to the accepted "flow"
 * Asks questions
 * Shapes culture of the school


 * An Evaluator
 * A Supervisor
 * "The Expert"
 * "Whistleblower"
 * The "Fixer"
 * A Substitute
 * Tutor for small group
 * Emergency Technician

//(Information from CFF Coaches Training September 2007 )//