Mentoring Philosophy

Coaching Process Notes to Record for Each Visit

Teacher: __________________________ Coach: ___________________________

Date:  _____________________________

Describe the general needs, interests, or goals of the teacher, or an identified problem.

Short term:

Long term:

How will the teacher know when a goal is accomplished?

Was the goal negotiated, suggested by the teacher or the coach, or was another process used?

Today’s focus of inquiry, discussion, or other strategies used were:

Coach linked teacher to research based concepts from:

Today’s coaching strategies were (circle all that apply and/or describe):

ü  Observing teacher–child interactions

ü  Information gathering

ü  Giving feedback on observed teaching

(instructive, positive, reflective)

ü  Promoting reflection through open-ended questions and probing conversations

ü  Demonstrating a relevant strategy

ü  Co-planning

ü  Problem solving

ü  Other (describe)

Strengths and resources of the teacher include:

Resources still needed are:

Resources given, facilitated, or discussed:

Conclude (brief ideas for next steps):

Timeline: