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D89 instructional coaches outline support for new elementary reading and math materials

Community Consolidated School District 89 Board of Education · February 24, 2025

Summary

District instructional coaches described needs-based classroom coaching, summer trainings and county coach meetings to support implementation of Bridges in Mathematics and Into Reading at elementary schools and Into Literature at the middle school.

Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Dr. Jill Kingsfield and five instructional coaches presented the district’s instructional coaching model and their role in implementing new curriculum materials at the elementary and middle school levels. The coaches—Jess Langman, Nick Ludoph, Paige Martino, Katie Pinkos and Adam Wolf—described bi-monthly county meetings, summer training work and in-classroom coaching to support teachers using Bridges in Mathematics, Into Reading (elementary) and Into Literature (middle school).

"CCSD 89 instructional coaches support teachers with needs-based, accessible coaching that leads to better learning experiences for all students," the presentation said. District staff emphasized building partnerships with teachers, sharing cross-district ideas and using coach-led modeling and feedback to refine classroom instruction. The board received the update as part of its Teaching and Learning highlights; no formal board action was required.

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