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Emporia schools outline coaching, mentoring and targeted training to support new teachers
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District instructional coaches described a multi-pronged program of classroom modeling, observations, data work and mentor supports aimed at improving retention and early-career practice; multiple teachers gave firsthand testimony.
The Emporia Board of Education heard a detailed presentation on Wednesday from district instructional coaches describing how the district supports new teachers through coaching, professional development, mentoring and confidential support.
Instructional coaches said their work centers on classroom modeling, observation with feedback, collaborative lesson planning, and data analysis to guide instruction. "Modeling might be stepping into a classroom and modeling a lesson for the teacher to observe," instructional coach Lauren Ayers said, describing common classroom supports coaches provide. Coaches also said they schedule peer observations, cover classrooms when needed so teachers can visit colleagues, and lead monthly data discussions to…
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