A 90-minute session to launch a coaching cycle, build trust, and co-create goals with a teacher.
Relationship Building Conversation
Start with a genuine check-in. Ask about their year so far, wins, and what they're proud of. Listen more than you talk.
Coaching Cycle Overview
Walk through the coaching cycle framework. Clarify roles, expectations, and confidentiality norms.
Strengths-Based Reflection Protocol
Use a protocol: teacher describes a recent lesson high point, coach asks probing questions, teacher identifies their strength.
Goal-Setting Using Student Data
Review 2-3 data sources together. Co-identify one specific, measurable instructional goal. Document it on the coaching agreement form.
Action Planning & Next Steps
Map out the first 2 weeks of the coaching cycle. Schedule observation and debrief. End with an appreciative close.
Reflection on Today
Ask the teacher: What's one thing that felt useful? What questions do you still have?