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Scott County presents instructional coaching pilot after early data showing classroom gains
Summary
District staff described a pilot instructional-coaching program at two elementary schools that district leaders say produced measurable reading and math gains and outlines a three-year, step-down funding plan if schools opt to continue the program.
Superintendent Mr. Parker opened a discussion of an instructional coaching pilot run this year at Garth Elementary and Stamping Ground Elementary to provide classroom coaching and intervention support.
The pilot team — led in presentation by district staff members Wendy (instructional staff), Damon (instructional staff) and Stephanie (curriculum staff) — described a coaching model built around cognitive coaching and short- and long-term coaching cycles. "When you have someone coach you on that practice, there's a 95% transfer to the classroom," the presenters said, citing internal training materials used to justify the approach.
Nut graf: The district presented early student-level diagnostic gains from teachers who participated in coaching cycles and proposed a three-year cost-sharing model for schools that choose to adopt dedicated coaching positions.
Presenters said the model was tailored to each school's needs. Garth used the…
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