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changing systems while honoring the people in them.

A clear roadmap. Practical tools. Real impact.
So grateful for this powerful review of The Coaching System Assessment Guide.

If you're ready to bring structure, clarity, and purpose to your coaching system—this guide is for you. Launching soon!

#InstructionalCoaching #SchoolLeadership #CoachingSystems #EducationEquity #ProfessionalLearning #LiteracyLeadership

A clear roadmap. Practical tools. Real impact.
So grateful for this powerful review of The Coaching System Assessment Guide.

If you're ready to bring structure, clarity, and purpose to your coaching system—this guide is for you. Launching soon!

#InstructionalCoaching #SchoolLeadership #CoachingSystems #EducationEquity #ProfessionalLearning #LiteracyLeadership

As instructional coaches, we guide teachers to unpack learning targets and standards into smaller chunks for learning - what do students need to Know/Understand and be able to Do? But do we use this to guide our coaching?

In this month’s free workshop, we will apply this unpacking process to our work as coaches to create strategic learning plans for those we coach aligned to school improvement goals. Participants will learn how unpacking goals into the KUD can strategically improve our impact. Registered participants will receive a copy of any associated handouts and a recording of the session.

Join us on Monday August 25th at 12:00PM EST to explore how we can align our work to this year’s goals. Register here: bit.ly/aug2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #onboarding #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

As instructional coaches, we guide teachers to unpack learning targets and standards into smaller chunks for learning - what do students need to Know/Understand and be able to Do? But do we use this to guide our coaching?

In this month’s free workshop, we will apply this unpacking process to our work as coaches to create strategic learning plans for those we coach aligned to school improvement goals. Participants will learn how unpacking goals into the KUD can strategically improve our impact. Registered participants will receive a copy of any associated handouts and a recording of the session.

Join us on Monday August 25th at 12:00PM EST to explore how we can align our work to this year’s goals. Register here: bit.ly/aug2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #onboarding #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Newsletter preview: Is this right… for us?

Shanahan’s response is timely as many of us are exploring the idea of a Walk to Read model while tightening up core instruction that can be delivered to the whole group. If you listened to the latest Sold a Story podcast, you learned about Steubenville a school that uses Success for All and uses a model similar to what is described in Walk to Read:

“It’s that every student in the school has reading class at the same time. Every morning, from 9 to 10:30. That’s the reading block. Having all the kids in a school in reading instruction at the same time means students can be assigned to a reading class based on their skill level, regardless of what grade they’re in. So if a second grader is still reading on a first-grade level, she goes to a first-grade class during the reading block.”

Educators listening to this podcast and hearing about the success with 3rd grade reading proficiency in Steubenville may then think that creating one reading block is something for them to implement next year. But is it? What data and other important information does your school need to consider before using the same model? What other factors are true in Steubenville that might be different from yours?

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes tomorrow, July 31! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

Seeing this post after the date? Newsletter subscribers get access to the full archive of posts! Sign up and then catch up!

Newsletter preview: Is this right… for us?

Shanahan’s response is timely as many of us are exploring the idea of a Walk to Read model while tightening up core instruction that can be delivered to the whole group. If you listened to the latest Sold a Story podcast, you learned about Steubenville a school that uses Success for All and uses a model similar to what is described in Walk to Read:

“It’s that every student in the school has reading class at the same time. Every morning, from 9 to 10:30. That’s the reading block. Having all the kids in a school in reading instruction at the same time means students can be assigned to a reading class based on their skill level, regardless of what grade they’re in. So if a second grader is still reading on a first-grade level, she goes to a first-grade class during the reading block.”

Educators listening to this podcast and hearing about the success with 3rd grade reading proficiency in Steubenville may then think that creating one reading block is something for them to implement next year. But is it? What data and other important information does your school need to consider before using the same model? What other factors are true in Steubenville that might be different from yours?

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes tomorrow, July 31! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

Seeing this post after the date? Newsletter subscribers get access to the full archive of posts! Sign up and then catch up!

Is this right… for us?

What data and information do you have that makes the “right thing” a good fit?

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Linda Rhyne Consulting is a company that strengthens cohesive literacy and coaching systems aligned to instructional priorities, ensuring every educator gets the support they need to thrive—while honoring the unique strengths, experiences, and voices of the individuals within those systems. We facilitate sessions that assess your systems beyond the scope of this free resource, providing an in-depth look at what’s working, what’s not, and opportunities to grow.

We would love to work with you!

#coaching #leaders #instructionalcoaching #knowbetterdobetter #principals #everyonedeservesacoach #scienceofreading

Is this right… for us?

What data and information do you have that makes the “right thing” a good fit?

—————————————————————

Linda Rhyne Consulting is a company that strengthens cohesive literacy and coaching systems aligned to instructional priorities, ensuring every educator gets the support they need to thrive—while honoring the unique strengths, experiences, and voices of the individuals within those systems. We facilitate sessions that assess your systems beyond the scope of this free resource, providing an in-depth look at what’s working, what’s not, and opportunities to grow.

We would love to work with you!

#coaching #leaders #instructionalcoaching #knowbetterdobetter #principals #everyonedeservesacoach #scienceofreading

It’s a regular coaching complaint - “Instruction isn’t improving!” It becomes frustrating to think about how many times we’ve met with a teacher, provided resources, or given feedback.

But when we remain focused on building relationships, might we not be doing the heavy work that coaching through instructional improvement requires? We will explore this question and more at this month’s Text Talk.

In this month’s free Text Talk, we will explore the article using the 4 A’s protocol. Join us on Monday July 28th at 10:00AM EST to explore how we might start the year with REAL coaching impact. Register here: bit.ly/july2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #onboarding #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

It’s a regular coaching complaint - “Instruction isn’t improving!” It becomes frustrating to think about how many times we’ve met with a teacher, provided resources, or given feedback.

But when we remain focused on building relationships, might we not be doing the heavy work that coaching through instructional improvement requires? We will explore this question and more at this month’s Text Talk.

In this month’s free Text Talk, we will explore the article using the 4 A’s protocol. Join us on Monday July 28th at 10:00AM EST to explore how we might start the year with REAL coaching impact. Register here: bit.ly/july2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #onboarding #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

There are two free resources on our website that are made for leaders serving at any level. Whether you are a school or district leader, they are valuable tools to support your work.

These system assessments help you think through the people, processes, products and culture of your literacy and coaching systems. Each section includes indicators with a scale to assess your current system, followed by space for reflection and action planning.

Both are available at https://lindarhyneconsulting.com/resources

Your email is requested for these as you’ll receive two follow up emails to support your engagement with the resource. Feel free to unsubscribe if that suits you!

—————————————————————

Linda Rhyne Consulting is a company that strengthens cohesive literacy and coaching systems aligned to instructional priorities, ensuring every educator gets the support they need to thrive—while honoring the unique strengths, experiences, and voices of the individuals within those systems. We facilitate sessions that assess your systems beyond the scope of this free resource, providing an in-depth look at what’s working, what’s not, and opportunities to grow.

We would love to work with you!

There are two free resources on our website that are made for leaders serving at any level. Whether you are a school or district leader, they are valuable tools to support your work.

These system assessments help you think through the people, processes, products and culture of your literacy and coaching systems. Each section includes indicators with a scale to assess your current system, followed by space for reflection and action planning.

Both are available at https://lindarhyneconsulting.com/resources

Your email is requested for these as you’ll receive two follow up emails to support your engagement with the resource. Feel free to unsubscribe if that suits you!

—————————————————————

Linda Rhyne Consulting is a company that strengthens cohesive literacy and coaching systems aligned to instructional priorities, ensuring every educator gets the support they need to thrive—while honoring the unique strengths, experiences, and voices of the individuals within those systems. We facilitate sessions that assess your systems beyond the scope of this free resource, providing an in-depth look at what’s working, what’s not, and opportunities to grow.

We would love to work with you!

Which quote from Joellen Killion’s (2024) article “Coaching heavy, coaching light: How to deepen professional practice” resonates with you?

Let’s discuss it at this month’s Text Talk!

In this month’s free Text Talk, we will explore the article using the 4 A’s protocol. Join us on Monday July 28th at 10:00AM EST to explore how we might start the year with REAL coaching impact. Register here: bit.ly/july2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #onboarding #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Which quote from Joellen Killion’s (2024) article “Coaching heavy, coaching light: How to deepen professional practice” resonates with you?

Let’s discuss it at this month’s Text Talk!

In this month’s free Text Talk, we will explore the article using the 4 A’s protocol. Join us on Monday July 28th at 10:00AM EST to explore how we might start the year with REAL coaching impact. Register here: bit.ly/july2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #onboarding #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Working with Christina Roth in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools has been such a joy! The National Board Support Program is for CMS educators and provides comprehensive support for National Board Certification.

As a former beneficiary of this support, it was an honor to work alongside such a dynamic leader for a full program review. Educators who are working towards National Board Certification receive these offerings FOR FREE in CMS!

Teachers who are NBCTs demonstrate a high level of professional teaching, going through rigorous reflection and analysis of their instruction. Having access to such a support program furthers our profession and increases the number of highly effective teachers serving students.

While the pillars of our work at Linda Rhyne Consulting are literacy and instructional coaching systems, we will always make room to support educators, especially our NBCTs.

Are you a NBCT? When did you certify? Drop your stats below!

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Linda Rhyne Consulting is a company that strengthens cohesive literacy and coaching systems aligned to instructional priorities, ensuring every educator gets the support they need to thrive—while honoring the unique strengths, experiences, and voices of the individuals within those systems. Our comprehensive audits take time to fully understand the scope of your program and provide objective reviews in a comprehensive report to move you forward. We would love to work with you!

#instructionalcoaching #EducationalLeadership #NBCT #SystemsMatter #TeacherSupport #CoachingMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #InstructionalExcellence #SystemicSupport #coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #educoach

Working with Christina Roth in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools has been such a joy! The National Board Support Program is for CMS educators and provides comprehensive support for National Board Certification.

As a former beneficiary of this support, it was an honor to work alongside such a dynamic leader for a full program review. Educators who are working towards National Board Certification receive these offerings FOR FREE in CMS!

Teachers who are NBCTs demonstrate a high level of professional teaching, going through rigorous reflection and analysis of their instruction. Having access to such a support program furthers our profession and increases the number of highly effective teachers serving students.

While the pillars of our work at Linda Rhyne Consulting are literacy and instructional coaching systems, we will always make room to support educators, especially our NBCTs.

Are you a NBCT? When did you certify? Drop your stats below!

—————————————————————

Linda Rhyne Consulting is a company that strengthens cohesive literacy and coaching systems aligned to instructional priorities, ensuring every educator gets the support they need to thrive—while honoring the unique strengths, experiences, and voices of the individuals within those systems. Our comprehensive audits take time to fully understand the scope of your program and provide objective reviews in a comprehensive report to move you forward. We would love to work with you!

#instructionalcoaching #EducationalLeadership #NBCT #SystemsMatter #TeacherSupport #CoachingMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #InstructionalExcellence #SystemicSupport #coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #educoach

I’m honored to be invited to speak at this year’s Get Engaged Coaching Con, hosted by @getengagedcoachinggroup

While I’m unable to attend live, I recorded a session that tailors an earlier message about “The Importance of Being Human.” While this session “Prioritizing Human Connection in Coaching Relationships” echoes some of the same sentiments, I also share how AI might support our human efforts.

And if attendees take nothing else away, I hope they remember: Human First, Human Last. A little bit of business in-between.

I’m honored to be invited to speak at this year’s Get Engaged Coaching Con, hosted by @getengagedcoachinggroup

While I’m unable to attend live, I recorded a session that tailors an earlier message about “The Importance of Being Human.” While this session “Prioritizing Human Connection in Coaching Relationships” echoes some of the same sentiments, I also share how AI might support our human efforts.

And if attendees take nothing else away, I hope they remember: Human First, Human Last. A little bit of business in-between.

What kind of coaching makes an impact?

A. The coach focuses on helping the teacher feel supported working with teachers on whatever goal they select.

Or

B. The coach focuses on student learning, working with teachers to probe the goals they select to unpack what will improve student learning.

This is what Joellen Killion (2008, 2024) describes as coaching heavy vs. coaching light. Can you tell which one is which in the descriptions above?

Drop your thoughts on the comments. And consider joining this month’s workshop, a Text Talk!

In this month’s free Text Talk, we will explore the article, Coaching Heavy vs. Coaching Light: How To Deepen Professional Practice. Join us on Monday July 28th at 10:00AM EST to explore how we might start the year with coaching impact. Register here: bit.ly/july2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #onboarding #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

What kind of coaching makes an impact?

A. The coach focuses on helping the teacher feel supported working with teachers on whatever goal they select.

Or

B. The coach focuses on student learning, working with teachers to probe the goals they select to unpack what will improve student learning.

This is what Joellen Killion (2008, 2024) describes as coaching heavy vs. coaching light. Can you tell which one is which in the descriptions above?

Drop your thoughts on the comments. And consider joining this month’s workshop, a Text Talk!

In this month’s free Text Talk, we will explore the article, Coaching Heavy vs. Coaching Light: How To Deepen Professional Practice. Join us on Monday July 28th at 10:00AM EST to explore how we might start the year with coaching impact. Register here: bit.ly/july2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #onboarding #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

This month’s newsletter preview:

“An outcome-based assessment like NAEP or state assessments do not provide the information we need to adjust instruction in real time. Yet, we spend much of our energy and focus thinking about these assessments because of the pressures on schools to do so. And we sometimes use other forms of assessment without clarity about the purposes we serve. Let’s break down different types of assessment and how they serve our instructional plans.”

Sign up for this month's newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes tomorrow! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#assessment #leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

This month’s newsletter preview:

“An outcome-based assessment like NAEP or state assessments do not provide the information we need to adjust instruction in real time. Yet, we spend much of our energy and focus thinking about these assessments because of the pressures on schools to do so. And we sometimes use other forms of assessment without clarity about the purposes we serve. Let’s break down different types of assessment and how they serve our instructional plans.”

Sign up for this month's newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes tomorrow! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#assessment #leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

In a webinar earlier this month, Dr. Matt Burns shared helpful insights into how we align assessments and the data we need.

Here’s what is hard for folks - for the longest time, we thought we understood our readers by knowing their levels. And now, even though we know better (See Dr. Burns explanation in the Literacy Talks podcast On Levels) we aren’t sure what replaces those assessments.

But the goal is not replacing them with another assessment - it’s aligning our assessments to the data we need to inform our instruction. Let’s think more deeply about the assessments we use.

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes next week on Monday! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#assessment #leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

In a webinar earlier this month, Dr. Matt Burns shared helpful insights into how we align assessments and the data we need.

Here’s what is hard for folks - for the longest time, we thought we understood our readers by knowing their levels. And now, even though we know better (See Dr. Burns explanation in the Literacy Talks podcast On Levels) we aren’t sure what replaces those assessments.

But the goal is not replacing them with another assessment - it’s aligning our assessments to the data we need to inform our instruction. Let’s think more deeply about the assessments we use.

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes next week on Monday! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#assessment #leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

COMING FALL 2025
 The Coaching System Assessment Guide: Identifying Strengths and Opportunities by Linda Rhyne

In coaching, trust is everything. But trust doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built, protected, and sustained through clarity and consistency. And too often, coaches are in situations where confidentiality isn’t realistic, possibly breaching that trust they’ve built. Instead of promising confidentiality, I recommend leaning on transparency.

As I share in the upcoming guide: “Coaches can use transparency as a guide to maintain the integrity of their trust.”

This e-book expands on the original Coaching System Assessment and provides leaders with the tools to build coaching systems that are not only effective, but human-centered and sustainable.

This resource was written to think about coaching at a system-level. Because if one part of your system is failing, all of them will flounder.

Want early access and exclusive updates? Join the email list here: https://bit.ly/CSAG-Updates

It’s time to strengthen the systems that support instructional coaches—and the educators they serve.

COMING FALL 2025
 The Coaching System Assessment Guide: Identifying Strengths and Opportunities by Linda Rhyne

In coaching, trust is everything. But trust doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built, protected, and sustained through clarity and consistency. And too often, coaches are in situations where confidentiality isn’t realistic, possibly breaching that trust they’ve built. Instead of promising confidentiality, I recommend leaning on transparency.

As I share in the upcoming guide: “Coaches can use transparency as a guide to maintain the integrity of their trust.”

This e-book expands on the original Coaching System Assessment and provides leaders with the tools to build coaching systems that are not only effective, but human-centered and sustainable.

This resource was written to think about coaching at a system-level. Because if one part of your system is failing, all of them will flounder.

Want early access and exclusive updates? Join the email list here: https://bit.ly/CSAG-Updates

It’s time to strengthen the systems that support instructional coaches—and the educators they serve.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to develop a differentiated onboarding experience for coaches. Whether you’re a leader planning the experience(s) or a coach who will be on boarding next year, this workshop will be a helpful guide.

Join me on Monday June 23rd at 2:00PM EST to start next year with a solid onboarding plan. Register here: bit.ly/june2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to develop a differentiated onboarding experience for coaches. Whether you’re a leader planning the experience(s) or a coach who will be on boarding next year, this workshop will be a helpful guide.

Join me on Monday June 23rd at 2:00PM EST to start next year with a solid onboarding plan. Register here: bit.ly/june2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

What have your onboarding experiences been like? I remember arriving to a new role on a teacher workday (the assigned start date) and not being able to enter the building.

If we want instructional coaches to start successfully, they deserve an onboarding experience that goes “beyond the badge.” Think carefully about what they need to know in order to lead instruction well. Consider their level of experience with coaching and what supports or training they might need. This is important if we want coaches to serve as leaders and guides for teachers while supporting instructional alignment and improvements.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to develop a differentiated onboarding experience for coaches. Whether you’re a leader planning the experience(s) or a coach who will be on boarding next year, this workshop will be a helpful guide.

Join me on Monday June 23rd at 2:00PM EST to start next year with a solid onboarding plan. Register here: bit.ly/june2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

What have your onboarding experiences been like? I remember arriving to a new role on a teacher workday (the assigned start date) and not being able to enter the building.

If we want instructional coaches to start successfully, they deserve an onboarding experience that goes “beyond the badge.” Think carefully about what they need to know in order to lead instruction well. Consider their level of experience with coaching and what supports or training they might need. This is important if we want coaches to serve as leaders and guides for teachers while supporting instructional alignment and improvements.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to develop a differentiated onboarding experience for coaches. Whether you’re a leader planning the experience(s) or a coach who will be on boarding next year, this workshop will be a helpful guide.

Join me on Monday June 23rd at 2:00PM EST to start next year with a solid onboarding plan. Register here: bit.ly/june2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

There are two free resources on our website that are made for instructional coaches.

One is a coaching conversation flowchart. It outlines how a coach might adjust their stance based on how the coach responds. The flow chart includes a template to help prep for coaching conversations using anticipated responses to questions. Download the Coaching Conversation FlowChart to work on being a responsive coach.

The other resource is a resource that provides data analysis guidance based on the ATLAS data protocol, but with a specific focus on coaching data. Because coaching data sets are unique, we require different questions to guide our analysis. Have you analyzed this past year’s coaching data yet? Download the ATLAS Data Protocol and begin your reflection.

Both are available at https://lindarhyneconsulting.com/resources
*no email or information required!

#learning #leadlearner #literacynerd #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #educationalconsulting #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach

There are two free resources on our website that are made for instructional coaches.

One is a coaching conversation flowchart. It outlines how a coach might adjust their stance based on how the coach responds. The flow chart includes a template to help prep for coaching conversations using anticipated responses to questions. Download the Coaching Conversation FlowChart to work on being a responsive coach.

The other resource is a resource that provides data analysis guidance based on the ATLAS data protocol, but with a specific focus on coaching data. Because coaching data sets are unique, we require different questions to guide our analysis. Have you analyzed this past year’s coaching data yet? Download the ATLAS Data Protocol and begin your reflection.

Both are available at https://lindarhyneconsulting.com/resources
*no email or information required!

#learning #leadlearner #literacynerd #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #educationalconsulting #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach

Is your onboarding experience for instructional coaches the same regardless of experience? Whether they are new to the location or not?

(Ahem. Do you have an onboarding experience for coaches?)

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to develop a differentiated onboarding experience for coaches. Whether you’re a leader planning the experience(s) or a coach who will be on boarding next year, this workshop will be a helpful guide.

Join me on Monday June 23rd at 2:00PM EST to start next year with a solid onboarding plan. Register here: bit.ly/june2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Is your onboarding experience for instructional coaches the same regardless of experience? Whether they are new to the location or not?

(Ahem. Do you have an onboarding experience for coaches?)

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to develop a differentiated onboarding experience for coaches. Whether you’re a leader planning the experience(s) or a coach who will be on boarding next year, this workshop will be a helpful guide.

Join me on Monday June 23rd at 2:00PM EST to start next year with a solid onboarding plan. Register here: bit.ly/june2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

It’s been such a pleasure working with Rowan Salisbury Schools Exceptional Children’s Department this year! Over the past four years, we have worked on creating a system of coaching support across the department.

Whether you’re a Program Specialist, Specially Designed Instruction Coach, or Behavior Specialist, we have worked on what coaching looks like in your role. With an objective focus on the needs of EC teachers, these district leaders have made proactive and supportive moves increasing teacher effectiveness.

Shout out to Dr. Elizabeth Mitcham and Dr. Sarah Brown, the innovative department leaders keeping this work at the forefront of how they support teachers.

Linda Rhyne Consulting is a company that strengthens cohesive coaching systems aligned to instructional priorities, ensuring every educator gets the support they need to thrive—while honoring the unique strengths, experiences, and voices of the individuals within those systems. We would love to work with you!

#instructionalcoaching #EducationalLeadership #TeacherSupport #CoachingMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #InstructionalExcellence #SystemicSupport #coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #educoach

It’s been such a pleasure working with Rowan Salisbury Schools Exceptional Children’s Department this year! Over the past four years, we have worked on creating a system of coaching support across the department.

Whether you’re a Program Specialist, Specially Designed Instruction Coach, or Behavior Specialist, we have worked on what coaching looks like in your role. With an objective focus on the needs of EC teachers, these district leaders have made proactive and supportive moves increasing teacher effectiveness.

Shout out to Dr. Elizabeth Mitcham and Dr. Sarah Brown, the innovative department leaders keeping this work at the forefront of how they support teachers.

Linda Rhyne Consulting is a company that strengthens cohesive coaching systems aligned to instructional priorities, ensuring every educator gets the support they need to thrive—while honoring the unique strengths, experiences, and voices of the individuals within those systems. We would love to work with you!

#instructionalcoaching #EducationalLeadership #TeacherSupport #CoachingMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #InstructionalExcellence #SystemicSupport #coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #educoach

Which of these scenarios are familiar?

1. An excellent teacher is hired as an instructional coach at their school for the following year. Their “onboarding” is nonexistent because they aren’t new to their location.
2. An excellent teacher is hired as an instructional coach at a different school for the following year. Their onboarding includes orienting to the new school, information and procedures. Onboarding does not include coaching information.
3. An experienced coach is hired as an instructional coach at a different school for the following year. Their onboarding includes orienting to the new school, information and procedures. Their onboarding does not include coaching information.

What’s the issue? In all three scenarios, the coach is left to figure out the coaching aspects of their role on their own. What does coaching “look like” in each of their locations? What instructional practices and curricular resources are used? What shared language can they expect to add to their vocabulary?

Whether coaches come with experience or are new to coaching, they deserve an on boarding experience that supports their learning phase.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to develop a differentiated onboarding experience for coaches. Whether you’re a leader planning the experience(s) or a coach who will be on boarding next year, this workshop will be a helpful guide. Join me on Monday June 23rd at 2:00PM EST to start next year with a solid onboarding plan. Register here: bit.ly/june2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #onboarding #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Which of these scenarios are familiar?

1. An excellent teacher is hired as an instructional coach at their school for the following year. Their “onboarding” is nonexistent because they aren’t new to their location.
2. An excellent teacher is hired as an instructional coach at a different school for the following year. Their onboarding includes orienting to the new school, information and procedures. Onboarding does not include coaching information.
3. An experienced coach is hired as an instructional coach at a different school for the following year. Their onboarding includes orienting to the new school, information and procedures. Their onboarding does not include coaching information.

What’s the issue? In all three scenarios, the coach is left to figure out the coaching aspects of their role on their own. What does coaching “look like” in each of their locations? What instructional practices and curricular resources are used? What shared language can they expect to add to their vocabulary?

Whether coaches come with experience or are new to coaching, they deserve an on boarding experience that supports their learning phase.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to develop a differentiated onboarding experience for coaches. Whether you’re a leader planning the experience(s) or a coach who will be on boarding next year, this workshop will be a helpful guide. Join me on Monday June 23rd at 2:00PM EST to start next year with a solid onboarding plan. Register here: bit.ly/june2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@lindarhyneconsulting

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #onboarding #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

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Let’s address the word “default”. According to Merriam Webster, the word default means “a selection made usually automatically or without active consideration due to lack of a viable alternative” or in the case of computers “a selection automatically used by a program in the absence of a choice made by the user.” Some key words that are contributing to the issues with being the default: automatically, without active consideration, in the absence of choice.

Herein lies the problem: we aren’t thinking critically. Instead, we are living in default mode and it is holding us back.

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes tomorrow! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#default #defaultparent #leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

Newsletter Preview:

Let’s address the word “default”. According to Merriam Webster, the word default means “a selection made usually automatically or without active consideration due to lack of a viable alternative” or in the case of computers “a selection automatically used by a program in the absence of a choice made by the user.” Some key words that are contributing to the issues with being the default: automatically, without active consideration, in the absence of choice.

Herein lies the problem: we aren’t thinking critically. Instead, we are living in default mode and it is holding us back.

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes tomorrow! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#default #defaultparent #leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

“The role of the default parent (read: educator) includes significant emotional burden. The constant availability (or perceived availability) and perpetual need can be draining overtime and can lead to feeling overwhelmed.”

As literacy leaders, we can pay attention to not only how we are distributing tasks, but the mental work of literacy as well. Do we keep asking the same folks to lead because they are good at it and doing so takes less effort on our part?

Our default educators deserve our pause, our reflection, and the effort to build others’ capacity.

What impact might that have on our literacy outcomes? What can we do to create collaborative efforts and thereby increase collective efficacy (that has a considerable effect size)?

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes this week! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#default #defaultparent #leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

“The role of the default parent (read: educator) includes significant emotional burden. The constant availability (or perceived availability) and perpetual need can be draining overtime and can lead to feeling overwhelmed.”

As literacy leaders, we can pay attention to not only how we are distributing tasks, but the mental work of literacy as well. Do we keep asking the same folks to lead because they are good at it and doing so takes less effort on our part?

Our default educators deserve our pause, our reflection, and the effort to build others’ capacity.

What impact might that have on our literacy outcomes? What can we do to create collaborative efforts and thereby increase collective efficacy (that has a considerable effect size)?

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes this week! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#default #defaultparent #leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

COMING FALL 2025 The Coaching System Assessment Guide: Identifying Strengths and Opportunities by Linda Rhyne

You’ve assessed your coaching system. Let’s strengthen it.

This upcoming e-book is the next step toward designing a coaching system that actually works—for educators, for students, and for sustainable instructional improvement.

Building on the the original Coaching System Assessment, this guide helps leaders reflect deeply and take strategic action across four essential pillars:
* People
* Process
* Product
* Culture

If you’re leading coaching work in your school or district and want to make a lasting impact, this book was written for you.

Be the first to hear when it drops. 
Sign up for launch updates and more: https://bit.ly/CSAG-Updates

Let’s build systems where coaching thrives.

#ComingSoon #InstructionalCoaching #SchoolLeadership #Fall2025Reads #CoachingSystems #TeacherSupport #LindaRhyne

COMING FALL 2025 The Coaching System Assessment Guide: Identifying Strengths and Opportunities by Linda Rhyne

You’ve assessed your coaching system. Let’s strengthen it.

This upcoming e-book is the next step toward designing a coaching system that actually works—for educators, for students, and for sustainable instructional improvement.

Building on the the original Coaching System Assessment, this guide helps leaders reflect deeply and take strategic action across four essential pillars:
* People
* Process
* Product
* Culture

If you’re leading coaching work in your school or district and want to make a lasting impact, this book was written for you.

Be the first to hear when it drops. 
Sign up for launch updates and more: https://bit.ly/CSAG-Updates

Let’s build systems where coaching thrives.

#ComingSoon #InstructionalCoaching #SchoolLeadership #Fall2025Reads #CoachingSystems #TeacherSupport #LindaRhyne

Who is your go-to person to help with something in your education system? Be careful, you might be turning them into the “default parent” in your system.

A recent headline on Scary Mommy was titled “Default Parent Divorce Is On the Rise - And It’s About More Than Chores” with the subtitle “Anecdotally, more and more marriages appear to be buckling under the weight of the invisible load.”

Reading this got me thinking… are we doing this to our educators? And how does this contribute to teacher burnout and our staffing crisis? If we continue to burden the same people in our systems with everything, we may be forcing them to buckle under the pressure of the invisible educator load.

What impact might that have on our literacy outcomes? What can we do to create collaborative efforts and thereby increase collective efficacy (that has a considerable effect size)?

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes at the end of the month! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#default #defaultparent #leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

Who is your go-to person to help with something in your education system? Be careful, you might be turning them into the “default parent” in your system.

A recent headline on Scary Mommy was titled “Default Parent Divorce Is On the Rise - And It’s About More Than Chores” with the subtitle “Anecdotally, more and more marriages appear to be buckling under the weight of the invisible load.”

Reading this got me thinking… are we doing this to our educators? And how does this contribute to teacher burnout and our staffing crisis? If we continue to burden the same people in our systems with everything, we may be forcing them to buckle under the pressure of the invisible educator load.

What impact might that have on our literacy outcomes? What can we do to create collaborative efforts and thereby increase collective efficacy (that has a considerable effect size)?

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes at the end of the month! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#default #defaultparent #leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

It’s a regular coaching complaint - “my teachers aren’t planning!” We lament when our teachers don’t make time to develop strong plans or dive deeply with the curriculum and data in hand.

Then we turnaround and show up to our coaching conversation with the same teachers, and we wing it. (Yes, I am giving all the side eye right now.)

One of the most important things we can do is model the behaviors we expect. If coaching instruction is the work we are doing, it deserves to be planned. Just like a lesson, it may not go as we expect, but it will go better with a plan in hand. Planning for our coaching support is a sign of respect for those we coach. Don’t skip it.

Join us on Monday May 19th at 12:00 EST for the free workshop. We will explore how to use the Instructional Hierarchy to guide our planning for coaching cycles. Register here: bit.ly/may2025LRCWorkshop

BONUS: Download the one-page guide “Prepping for Coaching Cycles” on my website at https://lindarhyneconsulting.com/resources then watch the YouTube video about it!
*No email or information required.

#freedownload #freebie #coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #hierarchy #instructionalhierarchy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

It’s a regular coaching complaint - “my teachers aren’t planning!” We lament when our teachers don’t make time to develop strong plans or dive deeply with the curriculum and data in hand.

Then we turnaround and show up to our coaching conversation with the same teachers, and we wing it. (Yes, I am giving all the side eye right now.)

One of the most important things we can do is model the behaviors we expect. If coaching instruction is the work we are doing, it deserves to be planned. Just like a lesson, it may not go as we expect, but it will go better with a plan in hand. Planning for our coaching support is a sign of respect for those we coach. Don’t skip it.

Join us on Monday May 19th at 12:00 EST for the free workshop. We will explore how to use the Instructional Hierarchy to guide our planning for coaching cycles. Register here: bit.ly/may2025LRCWorkshop

BONUS: Download the one-page guide “Prepping for Coaching Cycles” on my website at https://lindarhyneconsulting.com/resources then watch the YouTube video about it!
*No email or information required.

#freedownload #freebie #coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #hierarchy #instructionalhierarchy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

There are two free resources on my website that are timely at the end of the year.

Are you hiring and expect the candidates to support/teach literacy? Download the Science of Reading Interview questions to invite your candidates to share their knowledge.

Need to review the work you did this year? Download the Keep Trash Recycle protocol to sort your work into three buckets: keep it as is, keep it with revisions, or let it go. It’s a “Home Edit” for your school system. This can be done in a group or as an individual.

Both are available at https://lindarhyneconsulting.com/resources
*no email or information required!

#learning #leadlearner #ScienceOfReading #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy

There are two free resources on my website that are timely at the end of the year.

Are you hiring and expect the candidates to support/teach literacy? Download the Science of Reading Interview questions to invite your candidates to share their knowledge.

Need to review the work you did this year? Download the Keep Trash Recycle protocol to sort your work into three buckets: keep it as is, keep it with revisions, or let it go. It’s a “Home Edit” for your school system. This can be done in a group or as an individual.

Both are available at https://lindarhyneconsulting.com/resources
*no email or information required!

#learning #leadlearner #ScienceOfReading #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy

The Instructional Hierarchy is a framework that includes three phases of learning: acquisition, fluency, and generalization/adaptation. A framework originally developed to design instruction for students, we can consider how this framework applies to the learning phases for the adults we support as well.

In the acquisition learning phase the learner is not yet accurate with the skill and their performance is described as frustrational. Therefore we focus on developing understanding and accuracy.

In the fluency learning phase the learner works accurately but slowly and inefficiently. Therefore we focus on developing fluency and efficiency with the skill.

In the generalization and adaptation learning phase the learner is accurate and fluent with the skill. Therefore we focus on supporting generalization of the skill and its application to new and novel situations.

But what does this mean for instructional coaching? How can we apply these principles to the adults we support?

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to use the Instructional Hierarchy to guide our coaching cycles. Join me on Monday May 19th at 12:00PM EST to explore this framework and get a head start on next year’s coaching cycles. Register here: bit.ly/may2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: @lindarhyne8246

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #hierarchy #instructionalhierarchy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

The Instructional Hierarchy is a framework that includes three phases of learning: acquisition, fluency, and generalization/adaptation. A framework originally developed to design instruction for students, we can consider how this framework applies to the learning phases for the adults we support as well.

In the acquisition learning phase the learner is not yet accurate with the skill and their performance is described as frustrational. Therefore we focus on developing understanding and accuracy.

In the fluency learning phase the learner works accurately but slowly and inefficiently. Therefore we focus on developing fluency and efficiency with the skill.

In the generalization and adaptation learning phase the learner is accurate and fluent with the skill. Therefore we focus on supporting generalization of the skill and its application to new and novel situations.

But what does this mean for instructional coaching? How can we apply these principles to the adults we support?

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to use the Instructional Hierarchy to guide our coaching cycles. Join me on Monday May 19th at 12:00PM EST to explore this framework and get a head start on next year’s coaching cycles. Register here: bit.ly/may2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: @lindarhyne8246

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #hierarchy #instructionalhierarchy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

It’s been such a pleasure working with Sampson County in NC this year! The instructional coaching team each supports elementary schools across the county. We provided individual and group supports using a blended approach ensures cohesive districtwide practices while acknowledging how the individual contexts impact each coach’s experience.

Leaders are busy. That’s why we handle the coaching process when we can so they can stay focused knowing instructional coaching is handled.

Thank you Sampson County for partnering with us this year! We look forward to your continued success.

Linda Rhyne Consulting is a company that strengthens cohesive coaching systems aligned to instructional priorities, ensuring every educator gets the support they need to thrive—while honoring the unique strengths, experiences, and voices of the individuals within those systems. We would love to work with you!

#instructionalcoaching #EducationalLeadership #TeacherSupport #CoachingMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #InstructionalExcellence #SystemicSupport #coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #educoach

It’s been such a pleasure working with Sampson County in NC this year! The instructional coaching team each supports elementary schools across the county. We provided individual and group supports using a blended approach ensures cohesive districtwide practices while acknowledging how the individual contexts impact each coach’s experience.

Leaders are busy. That’s why we handle the coaching process when we can so they can stay focused knowing instructional coaching is handled.

Thank you Sampson County for partnering with us this year! We look forward to your continued success.

Linda Rhyne Consulting is a company that strengthens cohesive coaching systems aligned to instructional priorities, ensuring every educator gets the support they need to thrive—while honoring the unique strengths, experiences, and voices of the individuals within those systems. We would love to work with you!

#instructionalcoaching #EducationalLeadership #TeacherSupport #CoachingMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #InstructionalExcellence #SystemicSupport #coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #educoach

The Instructional Hierarchy is a framework that includes three phases of learning: acquisition, fluency, and generalization/adaptation. A framework originally developed to design instruction for students, we can consider how this framework applies to the learning phases for the adults we support as well.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to use the Instructional Hierarchy to guide our coaching cycles. Join me on Monday May 19th at 12:00PM EST to explore this framework and get a head start on next year’s coaching cycles. Register here: bit.ly/may2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: @lindarhyne8246

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #hierarchy #instructionalhierarchy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

The Instructional Hierarchy is a framework that includes three phases of learning: acquisition, fluency, and generalization/adaptation. A framework originally developed to design instruction for students, we can consider how this framework applies to the learning phases for the adults we support as well.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how to use the Instructional Hierarchy to guide our coaching cycles. Join me on Monday May 19th at 12:00PM EST to explore this framework and get a head start on next year’s coaching cycles. Register here: bit.ly/may2025LRCWorkshop

This year’s monthly workshops support indicators in the Coaching System Assessment. Download the free resource using this link: https://bit.ly/LRC-Coach-Assessment

Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: @lindarhyne8246

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As a former literacy coach, I know exactly how conversations during grade level planning are going after the latest round of assessments meant to predict state testing results. Do your conversations sound like this?

* What was the lowest standard? Oh that’s an informational text standard. Let’s plan on using informational text passages during small groups next week.

There are some positive practices in this example - we are analyzing students’ performance and thinking about how to respond instructionally to address their gaps.

However, simply practicing with more informational text passages may not address the reason students struggled with that standard. As Sue Pimentel and David Liben explain, “Reporting test results by standards, strategies, genre or any single construct confuses cause and effect. Answering a question based on a standard is an effect of comprehension, not a cause. And a student’s response to any one question tied to a standard does not predict how well that student will do on a similar question using a different text.” (74 million, 2025)

If the tests haven’t changed (they haven’t) we can adjust our analysis and instructional response.

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As a former literacy coach, I know exactly how conversations during grade level planning are going after the latest round of assessments meant to predict state testing results. Do your conversations sound like this?

* What was the lowest standard? Oh that’s an informational text standard. Let’s plan on using informational text passages during small groups next week.

There are some positive practices in this example - we are analyzing students’ performance and thinking about how to respond instructionally to address their gaps.

However, simply practicing with more informational text passages may not address the reason students struggled with that standard. As Sue Pimentel and David Liben explain, “Reporting test results by standards, strategies, genre or any single construct confuses cause and effect. Answering a question based on a standard is an effect of comprehension, not a cause. And a student’s response to any one question tied to a standard does not predict how well that student will do on a similar question using a different text.” (74 million, 2025)

If the tests haven’t changed (they haven’t) we can adjust our analysis and instructional response.

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes tomorrow! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

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Passages aren’t instruction.

Picture this. You have a hard time understanding what you read. So for support, your teacher hands you another passage to read and tells you to write RUNNERS down the page, to find the main idea, and use context clues for unknown words.

Have you learned anything that will help develop your understanding the text? Maybe, maybe not.

Has the author provided context clues in the text that support the reader with challenging words? How clearly are the ideas on the text connected to support the reader’s understanding? Will RUNNERS help the reader with analyzing the text structure?

Simply giving students more passages isn’t instruction, what we do with them is. And we can do more than vaguely tell students to use context clues or think about the main idea.

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Passages aren’t instruction.

Picture this. You have a hard time understanding what you read. So for support, your teacher hands you another passage to read and tells you to write RUNNERS down the page, to find the main idea, and use context clues for unknown words.

Have you learned anything that will help develop your understanding the text? Maybe, maybe not.

Has the author provided context clues in the text that support the reader with challenging words? How clearly are the ideas on the text connected to support the reader’s understanding? Will RUNNERS help the reader with analyzing the text structure?

Simply giving students more passages isn’t instruction, what we do with them is. And we can do more than vaguely tell students to use context clues or think about the main idea.

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to think about this with me. Coming to inboxes Wednesday! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #smallgroup #guidedreading #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow #untileverychildreads #literacyandjusticeforall #newsletter #scienceofreading #readingrevolution

“Compassion is not a practice of ‘better than’ or ‘I can fix you’… it is a practice of our shared humanity.” (Brené Brown, Atlas of the Heart) If your coaching isn’t getting anywhere, you might need to work on your compassion.

Pair this with vulnerability and you’ll be unstoppable. Join me on Monday April 28th at 12:00PM EST for a free workshop that explores vulnerability and compassion in coaching. All registered participants receive the replay and resources.

Register here: http://bit.ly/apr2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

“Compassion is not a practice of ‘better than’ or ‘I can fix you’… it is a practice of our shared humanity.” (Brené Brown, Atlas of the Heart) If your coaching isn’t getting anywhere, you might need to work on your compassion.

Pair this with vulnerability and you’ll be unstoppable. Join me on Monday April 28th at 12:00PM EST for a free workshop that explores vulnerability and compassion in coaching. All registered participants receive the replay and resources.

Register here: http://bit.ly/apr2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

How often do we share stories of our mistakes with others? When we share our own stories and mistakes, we help others feel seen.

As Brené Brown explains in Atlas of the Heart: “vulnerability is the prerequisite for all daring leadership behaviors. [Because] it takes a lot of courage to show up and be all in when we can’t control the outcome.” (p. 14). She goes on to discuss other emotions, such as empathy and compassion, explaining that “compassion is not a practice of ‘better than’ or ‘I can fix you’ - it’s a practice based in… shared humanity.” (p. 118)

It is this essential understanding that I think we fail to equip coaches with the most - their job is NOT to FIX a teacher. And when we fail to lean on this understanding, we fail to show up in coaching conversations with the compassion needed to develop trust.

So what if we let those we coach in on our some of our secrets and mistakes first? What if we share our vulnerability as a sign of trust and compassion?

I invite you to join me on April 28th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in an upcoming free virtual workshop. We will discuss how vulnerability is a coaching superpower. All registered participants will receive the replay and associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/apr2025LRCworkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #educationalconsulting #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

How often do we share stories of our mistakes with others? When we share our own stories and mistakes, we help others feel seen.

As Brené Brown explains in Atlas of the Heart: “vulnerability is the prerequisite for all daring leadership behaviors. [Because] it takes a lot of courage to show up and be all in when we can’t control the outcome.” (p. 14). She goes on to discuss other emotions, such as empathy and compassion, explaining that “compassion is not a practice of ‘better than’ or ‘I can fix you’ - it’s a practice based in… shared humanity.” (p. 118)

It is this essential understanding that I think we fail to equip coaches with the most - their job is NOT to FIX a teacher. And when we fail to lean on this understanding, we fail to show up in coaching conversations with the compassion needed to develop trust.

So what if we let those we coach in on our some of our secrets and mistakes first? What if we share our vulnerability as a sign of trust and compassion?

I invite you to join me on April 28th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in an upcoming free virtual workshop. We will discuss how vulnerability is a coaching superpower. All registered participants will receive the replay and associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/apr2025LRCworkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #educationalconsulting #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Who likes wine pairings?

I don’t normally get them. But I attended a wine tasting last year and the pairings made all the difference! I was shocked at how tasting the wine, then biting a piece of chocolate, and sipping it again enhanced the wine’s flavor!

I’m doing the same thing with my monthly workshops. They are all designed to enhance the Coaching System Assessment. Each one explains which indicators in the assessment align to what we discussed.

So how can you engage with these pairings and enhance your experience?
1. Download the Coaching System assessment. Available here: Send me the Coaching System Assessment!
2. Attend a monthly workshop! The next one is on April 28th at 12:00PM EST. We will discuss how vulnerability is a coaching superpower. Register here: bit.ly/apr2025LRCWorkshop
3. Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: @lindarhyne8246 on YouTube

Just consider me your coaching concierge, here to guide the pairings for your coaching system’s palette.

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Who likes wine pairings?

I don’t normally get them. But I attended a wine tasting last year and the pairings made all the difference! I was shocked at how tasting the wine, then biting a piece of chocolate, and sipping it again enhanced the wine’s flavor!

I’m doing the same thing with my monthly workshops. They are all designed to enhance the Coaching System Assessment. Each one explains which indicators in the assessment align to what we discussed.

So how can you engage with these pairings and enhance your experience?
1. Download the Coaching System assessment. Available here: Send me the Coaching System Assessment!
2. Attend a monthly workshop! The next one is on April 28th at 12:00PM EST. We will discuss how vulnerability is a coaching superpower. Register here: bit.ly/apr2025LRCWorkshop
3. Not a workshop person? All workshops are being added to our YouTube channel. Subscribe here: @lindarhyne8246 on YouTube

Just consider me your coaching concierge, here to guide the pairings for your coaching system’s palette.

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

“I want this to be a safe space. I’m here to listen. You can be vulnerable with me.”

Then we sit back and wait for them to share their challenges and deepest vulnerabilities. (Facepalm)

How often do we expect saying things like this will create the safety we seek during coaching conversations?

Creating space for vulnerability requires more. And it starts with us sharing how human we are.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how vulnerability can strengthen your coaching repertoire. Join me on April 28th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in this free virtual workshop. All registered participants will receive the replay and any associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/apr2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

“I want this to be a safe space. I’m here to listen. You can be vulnerable with me.”

Then we sit back and wait for them to share their challenges and deepest vulnerabilities. (Facepalm)

How often do we expect saying things like this will create the safety we seek during coaching conversations?

Creating space for vulnerability requires more. And it starts with us sharing how human we are.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how vulnerability can strengthen your coaching repertoire. Join me on April 28th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in this free virtual workshop. All registered participants will receive the replay and any associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/apr2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Can you spot the elements of andragogy in these feedback statements about “what went well” in ongoing PD support sessions?

Andragogy is “the art and science of how adults learn.” It includes the following elements:
* Self-concept - Adults are self-directed.
* Experience - Adults have experiences to draw on and apply new learning.
* Readiness - Adults want to learn things that are relevant in a real-to-life context.
* Orientation - Adults are engaged by learning that is problem-centered and practical.
* Motivation - Adults are intrinsically motivated by various value-drivers.

Pedagogy still matters during PD sessions. After all, it is “how knowledge and skills are imparted in an educational context.” AND adults deserve learning experiences that honor who they are. Our PD sessions are intentionally designed to create experiences that honor elements of andragogy. And we would love to work with you!

Challenge: Can you name elements of andragogy in a recent professional development session you experienced?

#andragogy #kindwords #professionaldevelopment #teacher #adults #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #comprehension #readingstrategies #literacynerd #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow

Can you spot the elements of andragogy in these feedback statements about “what went well” in ongoing PD support sessions?

Andragogy is “the art and science of how adults learn.” It includes the following elements:
* Self-concept - Adults are self-directed.
* Experience - Adults have experiences to draw on and apply new learning.
* Readiness - Adults want to learn things that are relevant in a real-to-life context.
* Orientation - Adults are engaged by learning that is problem-centered and practical.
* Motivation - Adults are intrinsically motivated by various value-drivers.

Pedagogy still matters during PD sessions. After all, it is “how knowledge and skills are imparted in an educational context.” AND adults deserve learning experiences that honor who they are. Our PD sessions are intentionally designed to create experiences that honor elements of andragogy. And we would love to work with you!

Challenge: Can you name elements of andragogy in a recent professional development session you experienced?

#andragogy #kindwords #professionaldevelopment #teacher #adults #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #comprehension #readingstrategies #literacynerd #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow

What if being really human is our coaching superpower? It’s time to lean into being human.

In this session, participants will:
- Examine how modeling vulnerability can create a safe environment poised for change.
- Reflect on strengths and areas for growth in current environments that include vulnerability.
- Design a plan for change that creates the space for being human in a human profession.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how vulnerability can strengthen your coaching repertoire. Join me on April 28th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in this free virtual workshop. All registered participants will receive the replay and any associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/apr2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

What if being really human is our coaching superpower? It’s time to lean into being human.

In this session, participants will:
- Examine how modeling vulnerability can create a safe environment poised for change.
- Reflect on strengths and areas for growth in current environments that include vulnerability.
- Design a plan for change that creates the space for being human in a human profession.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore how vulnerability can strengthen your coaching repertoire. Join me on April 28th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in this free virtual workshop. All registered participants will receive the replay and any associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/apr2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #vulnerability #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

In Mo Willems’ book “Waiting Is Not Easy” Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he has to wait for it. He waits the entire book until he says “This was worth the wait.” To which Piggie replies, “I know.”

Now when it comes to literacy, we never want to use a “wait and see” approach. Children require early screening, identification and early intervention with a targeted and strategic plan.

And sometimes, the plan needs time (with careful monitoring along the way) to show it was “worth the wait.”

This month’s newsletter preview is a client Spotlight! Lebanon Road Elementary had much to celebrate earlier this year when scores were released.

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In Mo Willems’ book “Waiting Is Not Easy” Piggie has a surprise for Gerald, but he has to wait for it. He waits the entire book until he says “This was worth the wait.” To which Piggie replies, “I know.”

Now when it comes to literacy, we never want to use a “wait and see” approach. Children require early screening, identification and early intervention with a targeted and strategic plan.

And sometimes, the plan needs time (with careful monitoring along the way) to show it was “worth the wait.”

This month’s newsletter preview is a client Spotlight! Lebanon Road Elementary had much to celebrate earlier this year when scores were released.

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to learn alongside this team and reflect on how their approach might influence yours. Coming to inboxes Monday! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

This month’s newsletter preview is a client Spotlight! Lebanon Road Elementary had much to celebrate earlier this year when scores were released.

“In the 2023-2024 school year Lebanon Road Elementary saw an approximate 30 point jump in 3rd grade state literacy test scores moving from 26.3% (2022-2023 school year) to 56.4% students demonstrating grade level proficiency (GLP). This moved LRE up a school letter grade, off the low-performing list and put their performance above the statewide GLP score (48.6%). Such a large increase feels like a miracle but there is no mystery about what led to such a feat. It took years of innovative strategies, dedicated leadership, and a relentless focus on literacy. Let’s celebrate this success by revealing the multi-year effort behind LRE’s results.”

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to learn alongside this team and reflect on how their approach might influence yours. Coming to inboxes Monday! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #principals #schoolleaders #clientspotlight #clientlove #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd

This month’s newsletter preview is a client Spotlight! Lebanon Road Elementary had much to celebrate earlier this year when scores were released.

“In the 2023-2024 school year Lebanon Road Elementary saw an approximate 30 point jump in 3rd grade state literacy test scores moving from 26.3% (2022-2023 school year) to 56.4% students demonstrating grade level proficiency (GLP). This moved LRE up a school letter grade, off the low-performing list and put their performance above the statewide GLP score (48.6%). Such a large increase feels like a miracle but there is no mystery about what led to such a feat. It took years of innovative strategies, dedicated leadership, and a relentless focus on literacy. Let’s celebrate this success by revealing the multi-year effort behind LRE’s results.”

Sign up for this month’s newsletter to learn alongside this team and reflect on how their approach might influence yours. Coming to inboxes Monday! https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

#leadlearner #scienceofreading #leaders #principals #schoolleaders #clientspotlight #clientlove #knowbetterdobetter #readingisfreedom #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd

Can you take too many selfies? I had fun reuniting with friends and colleagues at the @ncreadingassoc conference yesterday! Sorry if I missed taking a photo with you! I enjoyed simply being a learner and #HypeWoman. If you haven’t learned about how @darecountyschools is implementing Walk to Read, I highly recommend finding out more! Their approach is amazing!

Can you take too many selfies? I had fun reuniting with friends and colleagues at the @ncreadingassoc conference yesterday! Sorry if I missed taking a photo with you! I enjoyed simply being a learner and #HypeWoman. If you haven’t learned about how @darecountyschools is implementing Walk to Read, I highly recommend finding out more! Their approach is amazing!

Thank you to @pccs_official for engaging in some major instructional shifts this year. Together, we have been shifting our understanding of comprehension instruction using The Reading Comprehension Blueprint Activity Book as a resource.

Some key areas of focus:
- Comprehension is a process not a product
- Centering our texts to plan instruction
- Using The Blueprint (aligns to the LC strands of The Reading Rope) as a reading guide
- Using the texts in the core curriculum rather than finding new texts for small group instruction

Are you in this shift? What are you working on or focused on?

#knowbetterdobetter #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #comprehension #readingstrategies #literacynerd #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow

Thank you to @pccs_official for engaging in some major instructional shifts this year. Together, we have been shifting our understanding of comprehension instruction using The Reading Comprehension Blueprint Activity Book as a resource.

Some key areas of focus:
- Comprehension is a process not a product
- Centering our texts to plan instruction
- Using The Blueprint (aligns to the LC strands of The Reading Rope) as a reading guide
- Using the texts in the core curriculum rather than finding new texts for small group instruction

Are you in this shift? What are you working on or focused on?

#knowbetterdobetter #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #comprehension #readingstrategies #literacynerd #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow

Coaches - it sends a mixed message when you work on building a relationship with teachers, then show up the next day to observe with the walkthrough form. These unannounced visits can wreak havoc on the relationships we’ve tried to build if not considered carefully. If coaching is intended to be done side-by-side working together towards goals, then our support during classroom visits must be done that way as well. Consider that when coaches visit classrooms it is better to be invited or planned.

What if there was a way to pair support with accountability? In Joellen Killion’s “Are You Coaching Heavy or Light” article (2008) she highlights how important it is for coaches to do the heavy work that goes beyond gathering resources and modeling lessons: “Coaching heavy holds all adults responsible for student success and engages them as members of collaborative learning teams to learn, plan, reflect, analyze, and revise their daily teaching practices based on student learning results.”

This cyclical approach is what the TSRA coaching stance teaches us to do when working alongside teachers in an improvement cycle.
- When teachers are planning, we are teaching.
- When teachers are doing, we are supporting.
- When teachers are checking, we are reflecting.
- When teachers are acting, we are advising.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore this parallel stance for coaches to consider. Let’s explore how to create safe and accountable spaces towards improvement.

Join me on March 25th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in this free virtual workshop. All registered participants will receive the replay and associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/mar2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #efficacy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Coaches - it sends a mixed message when you work on building a relationship with teachers, then show up the next day to observe with the walkthrough form. These unannounced visits can wreak havoc on the relationships we’ve tried to build if not considered carefully. If coaching is intended to be done side-by-side working together towards goals, then our support during classroom visits must be done that way as well. Consider that when coaches visit classrooms it is better to be invited or planned.

What if there was a way to pair support with accountability? In Joellen Killion’s “Are You Coaching Heavy or Light” article (2008) she highlights how important it is for coaches to do the heavy work that goes beyond gathering resources and modeling lessons: “Coaching heavy holds all adults responsible for student success and engages them as members of collaborative learning teams to learn, plan, reflect, analyze, and revise their daily teaching practices based on student learning results.”

This cyclical approach is what the TSRA coaching stance teaches us to do when working alongside teachers in an improvement cycle.
- When teachers are planning, we are teaching.
- When teachers are doing, we are supporting.
- When teachers are checking, we are reflecting.
- When teachers are acting, we are advising.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore this parallel stance for coaches to consider. Let’s explore how to create safe and accountable spaces towards improvement.

Join me on March 25th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in this free virtual workshop. All registered participants will receive the replay and associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/mar2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #efficacy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

February was a busy month! In addition to attending conferences, I had the pleasure of joining some podcasts as a guest.

I joined host @aprilsmithliteracy on her podcast The Science of Writing Instruction. We discussed The Painted Essay and how useful it can be to support students with structuring their writing (and also how it can be used to support reading). Learn more about The Painted Essay from The Vermont Writing Collaborative: https://www.vermontwritingcollaborative.org/painted-essay/

@theliteracyview highlighted my article Why Leaders Must Learn the Science of Reading (GASP!) in their discussion about leadership with Angie Hanlin and Pati Montgomery. This was quite a surprise and I am grateful it supported their conversation. It is linked in the show notes and you can read it on ASCD! https://www.ascd.org/blogs/why-leaders-must-learn-the-science-of-reading

I joined host John Mihalyo for part two of our discussion on his podcast The Catholic School Leaders Podcast. We discussed strategies supporting literacy instruction that SPOILER ALERT also apply to math. Because let’s be real - literacy impacts everything.

Please give these gracious hosts a follow and a review! Every download, rating, and review helps them reach more people.

#knowbetterdobetter #podcast #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow

February was a busy month! In addition to attending conferences, I had the pleasure of joining some podcasts as a guest.

I joined host @aprilsmithliteracy on her podcast The Science of Writing Instruction. We discussed The Painted Essay and how useful it can be to support students with structuring their writing (and also how it can be used to support reading). Learn more about The Painted Essay from The Vermont Writing Collaborative: https://www.vermontwritingcollaborative.org/painted-essay/

@theliteracyview highlighted my article Why Leaders Must Learn the Science of Reading (GASP!) in their discussion about leadership with Angie Hanlin and Pati Montgomery. This was quite a surprise and I am grateful it supported their conversation. It is linked in the show notes and you can read it on ASCD! https://www.ascd.org/blogs/why-leaders-must-learn-the-science-of-reading

I joined host John Mihalyo for part two of our discussion on his podcast The Catholic School Leaders Podcast. We discussed strategies supporting literacy instruction that SPOILER ALERT also apply to math. Because let’s be real - literacy impacts everything.

Please give these gracious hosts a follow and a review! Every download, rating, and review helps them reach more people.

#knowbetterdobetter #podcast #accesstoliteracy #researchexplained #readingresearch #readingstrategies #literacynerd #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #howtoread #literacy #literacynerd #strugglingreaders #proficientreaders #themoreyouknow

When teachers are working through an improvement cycle, coaches will find their stances change in a very parallel manner.

- When teachers are planning, we are teaching.
- When teachers are doing, we are supporting.
- When teachers are checking, we are reflecting.
- When teachers are acting, we are advising.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore this parallel stance for coaches to consider. Let’s explore how to create safe and accountable spaces towards improvement.

Join me on March 25th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in this free virtual workshop. All registered participants will receive the replay and associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/mar2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #efficacy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

When teachers are working through an improvement cycle, coaches will find their stances change in a very parallel manner.

- When teachers are planning, we are teaching.
- When teachers are doing, we are supporting.
- When teachers are checking, we are reflecting.
- When teachers are acting, we are advising.

In this month’s free workshop, we will explore this parallel stance for coaches to consider. Let’s explore how to create safe and accountable spaces towards improvement.

Join me on March 25th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in this free virtual workshop. All registered participants will receive the replay and associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/mar2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #efficacy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Learning (and presenting) is always better with friends!

Thank you to @csdcrier for hosting Fresh Take 2025 and gifting me the time with @lisapags321! Her @brightbrilliantllc session taught me so much!

I enjoyed the learning this morning and appreciated those who joined my session.

#FreshTake2025

Learning (and presenting) is always better with friends!

Thank you to @csdcrier for hosting Fresh Take 2025 and gifting me the time with @lisapags321! Her @brightbrilliantllc session taught me so much!

I enjoyed the learning this morning and appreciated those who joined my session.

#FreshTake2025

I consider being asked to provide a recommendation letter or serve as a reference a high compliment.

When my colleagues (current and former) ask me to do this for them, it demonstrates a high level of trust and respect. It also means that I had some sort of lasting impact on our relationship.

Isn’t that the legacy we seek? To know the time we spent with someone had a positive impact?

I wonder what that says about our leadership and how we show up for others?

Bring on the recommendation requests (if I know you and can testify to your work, lol!) - it is a joy to celebrate you!

#KindWords #LettersOfRecommendation #RecommendMe #EduLeaders #Principals #LeadershipMatters

I consider being asked to provide a recommendation letter or serve as a reference a high compliment.

When my colleagues (current and former) ask me to do this for them, it demonstrates a high level of trust and respect. It also means that I had some sort of lasting impact on our relationship.

Isn’t that the legacy we seek? To know the time we spent with someone had a positive impact?

I wonder what that says about our leadership and how we show up for others?

Bring on the recommendation requests (if I know you and can testify to your work, lol!) - it is a joy to celebrate you!

#KindWords #LettersOfRecommendation #RecommendMe #EduLeaders #Principals #LeadershipMatters

It was a joy to spend time celebrating over coffee with Lebanon Road Elementary’s leaders yesterday. Rhiannon Polite Latoya Roberts and Mackenzie Parker continue to shape LRE’s journey toward success fueled by innovative thinking.

LRE is a former client I had the privilege of working with three years ago as they embarked on deepening their teachers’ literacy knowledge and strengthening leaders’ coaching skills.

They have witnessed student gains as a result of their diligent actions, patience and collaborative work. I am excited to capture their story and share more about how they got here.

More to come from this incredible team!

It was a joy to spend time celebrating over coffee with Lebanon Road Elementary’s leaders yesterday. Rhiannon Polite Latoya Roberts and Mackenzie Parker continue to shape LRE’s journey toward success fueled by innovative thinking.

LRE is a former client I had the privilege of working with three years ago as they embarked on deepening their teachers’ literacy knowledge and strengthening leaders’ coaching skills.

They have witnessed student gains as a result of their diligent actions, patience and collaborative work. I am excited to capture their story and share more about how they got here.

More to come from this incredible team!

Deming’s continuous improvement cycle, Plan-Do-Check-Act guides much of our professional learning cycles as educators. But what is the instructional coach’s role when teachers are in this cycle? How does a coaching stance differ in its tandem design?

In this session, we will explore the parallel stance a coach takes when teachers are in a PDCA cycle and how to teach, support, reflect and advise to impact professional learning outcomes. A key takeaway will be how to use these stances to create a safe and supportive learning environment while also holding teachers accountable for implementing professional learning.

Because our society expects teachers to be near-perfect and often teachers expect that of themselves, they miss out on the follow-through and safe practice needed to implement professional learning. Rather than try and fail, they fall back on habits and processes that they feel confident about. Implementing this coaching cycle removes the pressure of being perfect and instead supports safe practice with support.

Participants will leave this work session with a coaching cycle plan that is applicable to any professional learning outcome.

Join me on March 25th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in this free virtual workshop. All registered participants will receive the replay and associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/mar2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #efficacy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

Deming’s continuous improvement cycle, Plan-Do-Check-Act guides much of our professional learning cycles as educators. But what is the instructional coach’s role when teachers are in this cycle? How does a coaching stance differ in its tandem design?

In this session, we will explore the parallel stance a coach takes when teachers are in a PDCA cycle and how to teach, support, reflect and advise to impact professional learning outcomes. A key takeaway will be how to use these stances to create a safe and supportive learning environment while also holding teachers accountable for implementing professional learning.

Because our society expects teachers to be near-perfect and often teachers expect that of themselves, they miss out on the follow-through and safe practice needed to implement professional learning. Rather than try and fail, they fall back on habits and processes that they feel confident about. Implementing this coaching cycle removes the pressure of being perfect and instead supports safe practice with support.

Participants will leave this work session with a coaching cycle plan that is applicable to any professional learning outcome.

Join me on March 25th at 12:00PM EST to learn and participate in this free virtual workshop. All registered participants will receive the replay and associated resources.

Register at bit.ly/mar2025LRCWorkshop

#coaching #everyonedeservesacoach #instructionalcoaching #efficacy #coach #teachercoach #removeshamefromteaching #vulnerability #coachingstrategies #principals #leadership #leaders #themoreyouknow #knowbetterdobetter #educoach #webinar #freeworkshop

This journey was unplanned but goodness I’m grateful. It’s been four years of learning, growing, and connecting while serving schools and districts.

Thank you for being on this journey with me!

#anniversary #celebrate #businessowner

This journey was unplanned but goodness I’m grateful. It’s been four years of learning, growing, and connecting while serving schools and districts.

Thank you for being on this journey with me!

#anniversary #celebrate #businessowner

This month’s newsletter preview:

Older students’ mid-year assessments most likely included some comprehension passages, asking students to read multiple passages and answer multiple choice standards-aligned questions. (Questions that aligned to the same standards assessed on the state test.) We’ve analyzed these assessment results deeply, figured out which passages presented issues (spoiler alert… it was probably an informational text) and looked for patterns in performance based on standards.

And what is our instructional response? We find more passages that have the standards-aligned questions students “need to practice” or we start doing an article a day so that they get more practice with informational text. Here’s the thing - simply having a student practice reading passages using your mnemonic device and answering questions will continue getting you the same results. Because you’re not teaching them anything new with regards to comprehension instruction.

We aren’t asking the right questions to help us determine our instructional path forward. Remember comprehension is a PROCESS and these traditional assessments are the PRODUCT of comprehension. If we aren’t uncovering the processes students’ used to comprehend, we will continue to scratch our heads about what to teach or lean on the mnemonic device.

What if instead we read the passages closely and asked the questions in The Reading Comprehension Blueprint as a guide? What might it reveal about why students found the passage challenging? Was there a text structure (or multiple) they aren’t familiar with? Were there complex sentence structures in the text? Was the text loosely cohesive and expected the reader to make more difficult connections to infer the meaning and develop a mental model?

Coming to inboxes Friday! Sign up here: https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

This month’s newsletter preview:

Older students’ mid-year assessments most likely included some comprehension passages, asking students to read multiple passages and answer multiple choice standards-aligned questions. (Questions that aligned to the same standards assessed on the state test.) We’ve analyzed these assessment results deeply, figured out which passages presented issues (spoiler alert… it was probably an informational text) and looked for patterns in performance based on standards.

And what is our instructional response? We find more passages that have the standards-aligned questions students “need to practice” or we start doing an article a day so that they get more practice with informational text. Here’s the thing - simply having a student practice reading passages using your mnemonic device and answering questions will continue getting you the same results. Because you’re not teaching them anything new with regards to comprehension instruction.

We aren’t asking the right questions to help us determine our instructional path forward. Remember comprehension is a PROCESS and these traditional assessments are the PRODUCT of comprehension. If we aren’t uncovering the processes students’ used to comprehend, we will continue to scratch our heads about what to teach or lean on the mnemonic device.

What if instead we read the passages closely and asked the questions in The Reading Comprehension Blueprint as a guide? What might it reveal about why students found the passage challenging? Was there a text structure (or multiple) they aren’t familiar with? Were there complex sentence structures in the text? Was the text loosely cohesive and expected the reader to make more difficult connections to infer the meaning and develop a mental model?

Coming to inboxes Friday! Sign up here: https://lindarhyne.kit.com/joinnewsletter

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