Peer Coaching
Tenured professionals will participate in peer coaching 1 time every five year cycle.
Peer Coaching & Administrator Drop-In Observations (minimum of 2)
In peer coaching, two teachers come together, share in conversations, and reflect on and refine their practice. Their relationship is built on confidentiality and trust in a non-threatening, secure environment in which they learn and grow together.
Peer coaching is a professional development strategy for educators to:
- Consult with one another
- Discuss and share teaching practices
- Observe one another's classrooms
- Promote collegiality and support
- Help ensure quality teaching for all students.
After submitting your teacher selection of differentiated supervision option form indicating that you would like to participate in peer coaching for the current school year, please review the information on this page to prepare you to effectively implement peer coaching with your partner.
Please be sure to review the related files included at the bottom of this page.
- CASD Peer Coaching Guidelines
- Peer Coaching Rules
- Peer Coaching Focus Areas & Sample Questions
- Evidence Collection Strategies
- Pre & Post Observation Questions
2. Review the below YouTube Video (you may need to unblock the video) which helps to explain why peer coaching can be a valuable process in promoting professional learning and growth.
3. You are now ready to begin peer coaching with your partner. Be sure to complete the following CASD required peer coaching documentation within Frontline:
- Peer Coaching Proposal
- Mid Year Reflection
- End of Year Reflection
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*Note: Each teacher must serve in the role of peer coach a minimum of 2 times (once during first semester and once during second semester). Feel free to conduct additional peer coaching observation and feedback sessions if time and schedules permit.