Planning for Guided Reading
I've been teaching literacy in a 4th grade class this first quarter and having a blast! For an hour and…
Getting Started with Instructional Coaching
I’m always super excited to hear from readers who are just getting started with their journey into instructional coaching. I…
31 Top Planning Tips
I recently asked the MsHouser community of coaches, teachers, and administrators to share their Top Planning Tips for staying on top…
My First Week Back and the Giveaway Round-Up
Wow oh wow. You guys are seriously amazing. Really though! I received over 200 (!) entries in response to the…
My 2014-2015 Instructional Coaching Planner. And a Giveaway!
As you guys know, I'm all about a good planner. Because once you find/put together one that you really jive…
My Top 5 Resources for Instructional Coaches. Plus a Few More Good Ones.
These summer months are prime time for doing some reading, learning, and psyching up for the coming school year. Since…
5 Questions to Help You Reflect on the Year and Prepare for the Next
You know that song, "Schools Out for Summer" by Alice Cooper? {if not, you need to stop everything and go…
How to Wrap-Up a Coaching Cycle
This week I'll be wrapping up my last round of coaching cycles for the year. Our coaching cycles typically begin…
You Asked: Principal and Coach Roles
I frequently get asked some pretty smart questions around the role and responsibilities of an instructional coach. And I always…
5 Tips for an Organized and Productive Desk
I did a little coaching office spring cleaning this past week and one of the areas I really focused on…