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How to Coach a “Resistant” Teacher – reblog from EdWeek

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Shane Safir was a guest blogger for EdWeek’s The Art of Coaching Teachers blog by Elena Aguilar.  Elena writes, “There’s one request for advice that I receive more than any other from coaches: How can I coach a resistant teacher?” … Continue reading →

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Coaching for Equity Institutes – Coach Training & Professional Development

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Registration is open for this summer’s Coaching for Equity Institutes, taking place in Oakland, CA in June and August.  Since 2007, over 400 educators and professional coaches have attended our annual summer institutes.  You can read more about the Institute … Continue reading →

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Emotional Intelligence and School Leadership

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

Emotional intelligence has been an area of interest of ours for a while and the topic is catching fire among more and more of our partners.  Several principals we work with are reading and applying to their school leadership one … Continue reading →

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The Value of Coaching

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

Our colleague and sometimes collaborator Elena Aguilar wrote a great blog on coaching for Ed Week a few weeks ago that outlined her insights on coaching.  One point particular resonates with us: “…a coach needs to be an expert at … Continue reading →

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