Coaching Framework Principles 

​Cultural Responsiveness

We meet each educator where they are, honoring their unique context, challenges, and cultural background. Our coaching is never one-size-fits-all.

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Strategic Alignment

Every coaching conversation connects to larger school and district goals, ensuring that individual growth serves collective impact.

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Real-World Application

We focus on strategies and solutions that can be implemented immediately, with tools that work in actual classrooms and schools.

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Sustainable Growth

Our coaching builds internal capacity, creating leaders who can continue growing long after formal coaching ends.

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Results-Oriented

We measure success through student outcomes, leadership effectiveness, and organizational improvement.

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Coaching Tracks​

Track 1: Emerging Leaders

For teachers transitioning to leadership roles

Focus Areas:

• Leadership identity development

• Essential leadership skills

• Transition support and guidance

• Confidence building

Duration: 6-12 months Format: Bi-weekly individual sessions + monthly group learning

Track 2: Established Principals

For principals seeking to refine their leadership

Focus Areas:

• Advanced leadership strategies

• Systems thinking and organizational development

• Staff development and coaching

• Community engagement

Duration: 3-6 months Format: Monthly individual sessions + quarterly peer learning

Track 3: District Leaders

For superintendents and district-level administrators

Focus Areas:

• Strategic planning and implementation

• Change management

• Board relations and community engagement

• System-wide improvement

Duration: 6-12 months Format: Monthly individual sessions + quarterly strategic planning

Track 4: Instructional Coaches

For those who coach teachers and support instruction

Focus Areas:

• Coaching skills development

• Instructional leadership

• Adult learning principles

• Data-driven instruction

Duration: 3-6 months Format: Bi-weekly individual sessions + monthly skill-building workshops

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Coaching Conversation Framework

Opening Ritual (5 minutes)

• Check-in on wellbeing and energy

• Review previous session commitments

• Set intention for current session

Core Coaching (40 minutes)

• Present Challenge/Opportunity: What's most pressing?

• Explore Deeply: What's really going on here?

• Generate Options: What are possible approaches?

• Choose Actions: What will you commit to?

• Plan Implementation: How will you make this happen?

Closing Commitment (5 minutes)

• Summarize key insights and commitments

• Identify potential obstacles and supports

• Schedule next steps and check-ins

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Success Metrics

Individual Level:

• Leadership confidence and competence

• Goal achievement and progress

• Feedback from supervisors and peers

• Personal satisfaction and growth

Organizational Level:

• Student achievement outcomes

• Staff satisfaction and retention

• School culture and climate improvements

• Parent and community engagement

System Level:

• District coherence and alignment

• Sustainability of improvement efforts

• Leadership pipeline development

• Overall organizational effectiveness

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The Coaching Relationship

Built on Trust

We create safe, confidential spaces where leaders can be vulnerable, take risks, and grow authentically.

Focused on Growth

Every conversation is designed to move leaders forward, with practical strategies they can implement immediately.

Grounded in Purpose

We never lose sight of why we're here: to serve students and strengthen the profession we love.

Sustained Over Time

Real change takes time. Our coaching relationships are built for the long haul, with ongoing support and accountability.

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Getting Started

Initial Consultation (Complimentary)

• Explore current challenges and goals

• Assess coaching readiness and commitment

• Determine best coaching track and approach

• Establish coaching agreement and expectations

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Coaching Launch (First 30 Days)

• Complete comprehensive assessment

• Design personalized coaching plan

• Begin regular coaching sessions

• Establish accountability structures

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Ongoing Support (Throughout Partnership)

• Regular coaching conversations

• Just-in-time support and resources

• Progress monitoring and plan adjustment

• Celebration of growth and achievements