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PA High School Coaching Initiative. Coaches Survey. Preliminary Data Highlights. Background Characteristics of Coaches. Average years of teaching experience—17.5 years About ½ of all Coaches are new to their current school 4 / 5 of Coaches are female.
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PA High School Coaching Initiative Coaches Survey Preliminary Data Highlights
Background Characteristics of Coaches • Average years of teaching experience—17.5 years • About ½ of all Coaches are new to their current school • 4/5 of Coaches are female
Professional Climate in Participating Schools A majority of Coaches report that: • The staff is encouraged to listen to new ideas • The school has provided many professional development opportunities
Implementation • A large majority of Coaches found the PLN regional training courses useful • A large majority of Coaches found the Foundations trainings useful Slightly over ½ of Coaches report that: • They were provided a clear description of the Coach’s role in this initiative • The staff has been receptive to the PA High School Coaching Initiative
Life of a Coach • A large majority of Coaches report daily or weekly involvement in the following activities: • Providing a listening ear for teachers’ concerns • Locating and creating classroom resources • Planning lessons with teachers • Communicating PLN pedagogy to staff not enrolled in the courses • 40-60% of Coaches report never engaging in the following activities: • Facilitating inter-class visitations • Leading study groups • Training teachers how to analyze student data • An overwhelming majority of Coaches feel that Other Coaches are the most useful support to them. They also found teachers and Foundations Mentors to be useful supports
Challenges • Perceptions of the Coach’s role • Reluctant teachers • Communications • Time management
Future Training Requests • Over 90% of Coaches requested future training in: • Additional PLN strategies • Adult learning styles • How to be a Coach • How to lead a professional development session