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Throughout the coaching cycle, instructional coaches apply research supported practices—building relationships using alliance strategies; observing teacher practice; modeling instructional strategies; and providing teachers with performance feedback—to strengthen the implementation of effective instructional strategies.3,4  \nCoaches can use this tip sheet to learn about the three-step coaching cycle and how to use it to help improve teacher practice and student outcomes. Understanding the steps of the coaching cycle can help coaches, as well as those training or supporting instructional coaches, to best meet the needs of teachers and students.  \nIntroducing the Coaching Cycle  \nAs illustrated in Figure 1, the coaching cycle is comprised of three steps: the pre-observation meeting; the in-class event; and the postobservation meeting. Coaching is an iterative process in which goals are reviewed, plans are updated, and progress is tracked regularly.  \nFIGURE 1. THE EFFECTIVE COACHING CYCLE  \nU  \ns  \ni  \nn  \ng A  \nl  \nl  \ni  \na n  \nce St  \nr  \na  \nt  \ne g  \ni  \ne  \ns  \nSTEP 1: Pre-Observation Planning Meeting  \nSTEP 3:  \nPost-Observation Meeting  \nSTEP 2 : In-Class Event  \n* Modeling happens at coach’s and teacher’s discretion. It may not be necessary during each in-class event. Adapted with permission from Pierce & St. Martin, 20221  \nNotice that research-supported coaching practices are embedded within the coaching cycle.  \nFor example:  \n• Alliance strategies are used throughout each step of the cycle,  \n• Observation and modeling occur during the in-class event, and  \n• Performance feedback occurs during the post-observation meeting.  \nFrequent and open communication is critical to developing and maintaining a positive and collaborative coach–teacher relationship. Throughout the coaching cycle, coaches use alliance strategies to build trust and develop a positive relationship with the teacher.  \nPrior to initiating the coaching cycle it is helpful for coaches to hold an introduction to coaching conversation or meeting. This meeting serves to launch the work between the coach and teacher. By the end of this meeting, the teacher should understand the expected outcomes of coaching, the coaching cycle, and the roles of the coach and teacher. This understanding sets the stage for the future work between the teacher and the coach asa true partnership. A strong partnership has high levels of collaboration and a foundation of trust and transparency. As needed, coaches and teachers should return to this conversation to ensure they are still on the same page about expectations.  \nStep 1:  \nPre-Observation Meeting  \nThis meeting occurs prior to the in-class event. By the end of this meeting, the coach should have a clear understanding of the teacher’s perspective about teaching and student learning and about their goals for participating in coaching, includingthe specific behaviors they most want feedback on during observation. Additionally, the coach and teacher should discuss different elements of the in-class event such as the lesson’s instructional goals; if modeling will be helpful; and how the coach will conduct the observation and collect and share data. During this meeting, the coach uses alliance strategies to build on and reinforce the positive, collaborative nature of coaching established in the introduction to coaching meeting.  \nStep 3:  \nPost-Observation Meeting  \nThe post-observation meeting occurs following the in-class event. During this meeting, the coach and te","cbCaii7kgqvCVQuG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaii7kgqvCVQuG","pdf",1762580,"English","# Introducing the Coaching Cycle\n## Step 1: Pre-Observation Planning Meeting\n## Step 2: In-Class Event\n## Step 3: Post-Observation Meeting\n# Using the Coaching Cycle to Improve Teaching and Learning","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the coaching cycle in instructional coaching?\",\"answer\":\"The coaching cycle is designed to strengthen teacher practices so that student outcomes improve. It uses a recursive feedback process focused on implementing effective instructional strategies.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the three steps of the coaching cycle?\",\"answer\":\"The cycle includes a pre-observation planning meeting, an in-class event, and a post-observation meeting. 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