The Art of the Classroom Visit: Insights from Morgan Davis on Effective Coaching Practices

In this episode of Season 4, Episode 2, I welcome back Morgan Davis, a coach with Jeffco Public Schools in Colorado. Join us as Morgan dives into her insightful strategies for supporting teachers and fostering a thriving classroom environment. 🏫

Morgan shares her approach to starting the school year strong by visiting every classroom and integrating herself as a coach into the daily life of the school. Discover how she uses research-based methods to identify strengths and build on them, ensuring teachers feel supported rather than evaluated. 📚✨

In this episode, you'll learn about:

• Morgan's Classroom Visits: How she makes initial visits meaningful and non-evaluative.
• The Role of Coaching: Balancing support and observation without adding to teacher stress.
• Confidentiality and Transparency: How Morgan maintains trust while navigating her supportive role as a coach separate from the evaluative role of administrators.
• Effective Communication: Strategies for providing feedback that truly supports teacher growth and development.

Plus, get a glimpse into Morgan’s successful integration of new resources and how she bridges the gap between teachers and caregivers. Whether you’re a coach, teacher, or administrator, you’ll find valuable insights to enhance your practice and support your team.

✨Check Out Morgan’s Recommended Resources to Support Your Classroom Visits:

• Blogs: Coach Visits & Coaches Read the Room, Too! 
• Morgan’s Beginning of the Year Context Letter to Teachers
• Learning Forward's 4Ts of Confidentiality 
• Past Schoolutions Episodes:
  • S2 E14: Risk-Taking with Instructional Coaches & Teacher Teams with Amy Ellerman & Morgan Davis
  • S3 E33: Why Instructional Coaches Need Their Own Coaches with Sam Bennett and Morgan Davis

📣Episode Mentions: 

• Jim Knight & Podcast Episode with Haesun Moon, PhD 
• Elena Aguilar
• Haesun Moon, PhD, author of Coaching A to Z: The Extraordinary Use of Ordinary Words
• Sam Bennett

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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.