Making Change..

Change is inevitable...growth is optional!

As coaches we evoke change, but change is hard and uncomfortable! Don't expect to master the art of making change but don't be afraid to continuously try -
the first step to making change is to identify the change needed. Many times it is overwhelming to walk into a classroom and think, this rooms needs change in EVERYTHING! We have all been there, but to get through the hardest journey we need to take only step at a time and always keep stepping!

Talk through what change will look like and feel like in the classroom. Change doesn't happen overnight and teachers have to persevere through the struggle and not give up when there is not an immediate celebration!
5 tips to offer a teacher about to go through change:

• Embrace Changes as opportunities for growth
• Don't be afraid of the "new" ideas or reactions
• Apply wisdom from past experiences, learn from mistakes and move on
• Think positive thoughts, and celebrate swift successes
• Be BOLD- don't be shy or embarrassed, seize the day and the opportunities!

SO how do we determine where to begin??
A root cause analysis will help to define the problem and what variables you and the teacher can control.
Talking through the problem together will establish a baseline for conversations in the future!

Remember we want to set our sights high to improve student achievement. Help the teacher to understand that improving his/her classroom means improving skills, maximizing effort and ultimately change~ Once you have identified your goals for significant change, you and the teacher can get to work. Together you can begin to make a difference!