Dr. Jessica Cavalier

Are you an Instructional Coach looking to harness the power of #NotebookLM and #GoogleGemini this year?

I have been developing a pretty awesome productivity system using #GoogleWorkspace that just might be what you are looking for to start the new school year. | #GoogleEDU

Great strategies, easy to implement. Some ideas I’ve never heard of and hope to use this year. Check them out!

Special Episode: Science of Reading: Leveled reading, leveled lives, with Tim Shanahan, Ph.D. Tim Shanahan, Ph.D., returns to discuss his new book, Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives: How Students’ Reading Achievement Has Been Held Back and What We Can Do About It, where he outlines what existing ...

This podcast w Tim Shanahan is by the far the easiest way to get up to speed on the research on levelled readers. HIGHLY recommend! (If you want to skip intro, dig in at about 7:30). amplify.com/episode/scie...

In Taxicab Geometry, Pi Equals 4 and Circles Aren’t Round (Gift Article) In the world of taxicab geometry, even the Pythagorean theorem takes a back seat.

My new #math series in the New York Times, "Math Revealed," is aimed at everyone, whether you love math or not. Have a look! You can read it here for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

What the most successful teachers do The fascinating story of Barak Rosenshine and his ten principles of instruction

What the most successful teachers do

Indeed. Thanks Nidhi and Jim . I would also suggest that people look at the original which BR wrote for UNESCO - unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...

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"Children learn most effectively when instruction follows an evidence‑based cycle: grounding facts in conceptual understanding, using brief timed practice to make those facts automatic, then returning to discussion and reflection to deepen that knowledge." journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

Our weekly coaching cuts are back ✂️

This hit home for me!! "I’m distinguishing between lessons that ensure students comprehend a specific text that is being used in the lesson, and those aimed at enabling students to comprehend other texts better in the future."

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Reading fluency and arithmetic fluency are related: new data (Finnish sample) show cross-influence grades 1 to 2, then reading-->arithmetic grades 2- 3, no influence thereafter. osf.io/preprints/ps...

The Power of Rehearsal: The Most Overlooked Step in Instructional Coaching Instructional coaching is a powerful tool for transforming teaching and learning, but one of its most underutilized strategies within instructional coaching is lesson rehearsal by the teaching being coached—a safe, structured opportunity for teachers to practice new instructional strategies before implementing them in the classroom. Check out how this critical element of instructional coaching can be implemented and be apart of your coaching toolkit and practice.

One of the most overlooked strategies in instructional coaching is lesson rehearsal by the teaching being coached. Learn how to incorporate this essential coaching strategy into your coaching toolkit.

Coaching Cut #6 Own Success Coaching cuts: bite-sized tips for better coaching

I love this version of a reflecting conversation. #EduCoach

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THIS is how you help students grow LINGUISTICALLY ⤵️

Teacher: “the solution to a system is the point that satisfies both equations—graphically, this means where the graphs ______”

Students: “meet”

Teacher: “yes!” But what’s the ACADEMIC vocabulary word?”

Students: “intersect” 💥🤯

When we take part in unproductive meetings, the effect isn't just the immediate impact of wasted time. The effect can go on for hours. It's called a "meeting hangover": a period of diminished focus, motivation or productivity following a bad meeting. hbr.org/2025/02/the-.... V brentreed.bsky.social

The Good Old Boy System in Educational Leadership It's a barrier to equity and change

This. #EduCoach
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Why Teacher Autonomy is Central to Coaching Success - Instructional Coaching Group In this post we explore key insights from Jim Knight's article on the importance of teacher autonomy.

"...The best possibility for true student growth and improved learning comes from letting go of all-encompassing control in favor of empowering teachers to make real decisions based on their knowledge and expertise." Jim Knight

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Instructional Coaching Through Co-Teaching Co-teaching isn’t an abstract concept for instructional coaching—it’s the practical reality that can be done to amplify your instructional coaching program.

Instructional coaching through co-teaching. One of my favorite instructional coaching strategies. Check out why below!

#edusky #coaching #teachers #instruction

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Coaching cut #2: 'When wouldn't you...' Coaching cuts: bite-sized tips for better coaching

When wouldn't you? Love this idea for helping Ts think through their strategy and why they would and would not use it. #EduCoach open.substack.com/pub/cognitiv...

I have seen lots of these missteps in coaching programs. Really useful conversation about the qualities coaches need! Thoughtful reflection.

Learning doesn't always happen because of teaching.
Sometimes no learning happens at all.

But our teaching should be a direct result of knowing how to make learning happen.

Design for learning has an effect size of 0.70, nearly 2 years' growth.

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I love this idea! @mrscford.bsky.social thanks for sharing this in your @ideaillinois.bsky.social Big Ideas newsletter! #EduSky #EduCoach @edutopia.org

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🌟 Discover the power of coaching for educational leaders! Learn how coaching can drive growth, enhance leadership, and improve outcomes in your school.

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So validating for me to read. I also love these kinds of days for the same reasons you mention. I am thinking now about how to communicate with teachers some of these interesting noticings...

Work Days They're awesome.

Hi all! Here is the latest from my #educoach blog. Let me know what you think of it.

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A text block explains how coaching conversations differ from typical, informal interactions. It states that coaching conversations are intentional, focused on the other person’s strengths and challenges, and aim to stimulate growth and change, leading to positive action. Below the text, the book title Coaching Conversations and the authors Linda M. Gross Cheliotes and Marceta Reilly are displayed. On the right, there is an illustration of two simplified human figures with speech bubbles above their heads.

Teachers help students grow, but who helps teachers? Coaching conversations—focused, intentional, and growth-driven—give educators space to reflect, build on strengths, and create positive change.

What could happen if every teacher had access to this kind of support? #EduSky #EduCoach

Unite Against Book Bans Book Résumés A new free resource to support librarians, educators, parents, students, and other community advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books on shelves.

Book Résumés help teachers, librarians, parents, and community members defend books from censorship. These free PDFs detail each title’s educational value. Share them with administrators, book review committees, elected officials, and board members.

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Don't use praise - learn from success instead If coaches recognise that their goal is, in large part, to support teachers to develop their mental models, so they do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reason, then we coach different...

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Crash Course: Teaching Academic Vocabulary It's critical to support learners with effective vocabulary instruction. Curtis Chandler's crash course shares research-backed strategies and tools that work.

CRASH COURSE: TEACHING ACADEMIC VOCABULARY

NEW! It's critical to support learners with effective vocabulary instruction. Curtis Chandler's crash course shares research-backed strategies & tools that work.
#edusky #iteachEnglish #iteachScience #iteachSocialStudies

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Lewis O’Brien on Substack Field of View: “The angular extent of the observable world that is seen at any given moment”

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My Five Go-to, Back Pocket Coaching Questions Newsletter

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