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Interview Questions for Hiring an Instructional Coach

Instructional Coach Interview Questions

Get instructional coach interview questions, plus additional expert tips on what it takes to best support teachers.

Kyra Donovan
Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools

December 16, 2022

How to Be an Effective Math Coach: Five Key Strategies

Learn how to be an effective math coach and help teachers transform their classrooms.

Stephanie Fitzpatrick
Coach Development Manager, HMH

December 8, 2022

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Personal Learning Goals for Students

Learn more about personal learning goals for students and why helping students set them is an important responsibility for educators.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

December 5, 2022

Rigor, Relevance, Engagement, and Relationships Rubrics

Find rigor and relevance rubrics that help teachers and administrators evaluate instructional design and student learning.

Jennifer Corujo
Shaped Editor

November 22, 2022

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7 Fun Team-Building Activities for Teachers and Staff

Teachers in America podcast guest, Whitney Aragaki, shares her favorite fun team-building activities for teachers and staff!

Whitney Aragaki
Shaped Contributor

November 15, 2022

5 Reading Comprehension Assessment Strategies

Discover quick and simple reading comprehension assessment strategies that can be seamlessly incorporated into a lesson.

Renee Behring
Education Research Director, Core ELA

Dr. Vytas Laitusis
Education Research Director, Supplemental & Intervention Math

November 4, 2022

Social and Emotional Learning for Teachers: Beyond Burnout

Social emotional learning for teachers in a time of burnout. Explore ways teachers can empower themselves to create better conditions in the classroom.

Venola Mason
Associate Partner, ICLE and Author, Instructional Excellence, Social and Emotional Learning

November 3, 2022

Science of Reading: Sound Walls in the Classroom

Based in the science of reading, sound walls in the classroom help educators reinforce the importance of explicitly teaching the skills of letter-sound correspondence.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

November 1, 2022

Why Integrate Engineering as a Key Part of Science?

Explore the differences of science vs. engineering and how to ensure that K-12 science students receive an engineering education.

Dr. Cary Sneider
NGSS Writing Team Leader, Associate Research Professor at Portland State University

October 12, 2022

8 Tips for Teaching Middle School Writing

Teaching middle school writing can help students learn the value of their words.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

October 7, 2022

How to Create a Personal Learning Plan

What is a personalized learning plan (PLP)? Find out the answer to this question, plus receive examples of PLPs.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

September 27, 2022

Preparing Students for Future Technology: Classrooms in 2072

Preparing students for future technology is important for teachers and education leaders to consider today.

Mark White
HMH Contributor

September 26, 2022

Anti-Bullying Resources for Teachers: Removing the Risk of an Emotional Stampede

Help students avoid mistreatment in your classroom and school with these anti-bullying resources for teachers and information from bullying prevention organizations.

Noelle Morris
Senior Director Community Engagement, HMH; Host of HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America Podcast

September 23, 2022