The number of English learners (ELs) in Alabama has increased significantly in recent years. English learners include U.S.-born children whose first language is not English, newcomers to the U.S., and other students developing English proficiency. These children are in Alabama schools, acquiring academic English instruction that promotes mastery of the content standards. Alabama developed the Framework for English Learner Success […]
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Partnering for Success: How One SEA Is Building Capacity to Support Effective Educator Practice
This story details how the Region 7 Comprehensive Center supported the Mississippi Department of Education in improving its Professional Growth System and building statewide capacity to support its effective use and then built upon its success and lessons learned to design Orientation to School Leadership training modules for new leaders.
The Alabama Coaching Framework: Ensuring a Single Approach to Coaching
Improving Teacher Performance Through Instructional Coaching
This IES infographic provides a brief overview of the definition of instructional coaching as well as the contributions of effective coaching to improving teacher capacity and student outcomes. It also includes a visual summary of the coaching cycle and an outline of the coaching responsibilities for the teacher, coach, and principal.