In this video, Ms. Reese-Anna Cummins provides an overview of the supporting continuous improvement framework. These competencies focus on how to: (1) analyze available data to identify gaps and areas for improvement, (2) plan targeted improvement activities, and (3) reflect continuously on progress and growth.
BROWSE SECTIONS:
Communication about continuous improvement involves discussing the process of repeated cycles of incremental changes that contribute towards meeting goals. Coaches should explain their roles in these improvement cycles, which ultimately supports the teachers in meeting their goals through repeated cycles of assessment, planning, practice, and reflection.
Analyzing data and setting goals is when a coach supports the teacher in learning how to use data to identify priorities for improvement and setting objectives based on those findings. A coach can assist the teacher or administrator with interpreting data to set practical goals for improvement.
Coaches can help teachers and administrators to plan and identify practice opportunities to apply skills that meet specific goals. Coaches can support teachers and administrators by using action plans, providing feedback, and having reflective conversations about progress towards their goals. Planning and practicing gives teachers and administrators opportunities to organize and formally document their steps for improvement.