Considering Teacher Perspectives Henderson County Instructional Coaches June 5 th, 2015

Response Distribution (n=176) SchoolResponsesSchoolResponses Rugby Middle School20Flat Rock Middle School5 Clear Creek Elementary School19Fletcher Elementary School5 Hillandale Elementary School15Mills River Elementary5 Atkinson Elementary14Hendersonville High School4 Dana Elementary School12Hendersonville Middle School4 Hendersonville Elementary School12North Henderson High School4 Bruce Drysdale Elementary10East Henderson High School3 Sugarloaf Elementary School9Glenn C. Marlow Elementary2 Edneyville Elementary8Upward2 Apple Valley Middle School7Balfour Education Center1 West Henderson High School7Henderson Early College High School1 Etowah Elementary6Hendersonville1

Which of the following describe your past interactions with an Instructional Coach? Interaction Requested resources from Inst. Coach150 Worked one on one to improve my practice 119 Participated in Professional Development offered by an Inst. Coach 115 NEVER Interacted with an Instructional Coach 1

In one sentence, describe the most important thing Instructional Coaches do in Henderson County Standard Percent of Responses ITeacher leadership specialists demonstrate leadership IITeacher leadership specialists support an environment that is respectful of a diverse population of educators IIITeacher leadership specialists incorporate adult learning strategies and effective teaching and learning practices as they implement change IVTeacher leadership specialists facilitate the growth and development of educators VTeacher leadership specialists engage in and facilitate reflective practice 8.33% 2.38% 22.02% 56.55% 10.71%

Standard 1: Leadership

Standard 2: Equity

Standard 3: Content

Standard 4: Instruction

Standard 5: Reflection

What skills do Instructional Coaches need? Needed SkillsNumber Content Expertise and Knowledge 152 Collaboration and PLC skills 146 Mentoring Skills / Experience 146 Communication and Presentation Skills 143 Experience and strong "track record" as a teacher 140 Data Savvy (uses explains creates data) 134 Demonstrated Leadership Abilities /Experience 131 Lesson Planning Skills 127 Instructional Coaching Skills 127 Best use of Instructional Technology 112 Understand characteristics of adult learners 108 Mediation and Conferencing Skills 88

I teach the following content area(s): Content AreaPercent Elementary (all grade level core content)67% Secondary Humanities (ELA, social studies, foreign language)16% Secondary STEM (math, science, technology)10% Secondary STEM (math, science, technology), Secondary Humanities (ELA, social studies, foriegn language) 2% Secondary CTE1% Arts or PE1`% Other (non-teaching position)1%

Please indicate your years of experience in Henderson County Schools ExperiencePercent years38% years24% years15% years16% more than 20 years7%

Considering Teacher Perspectives Realities Assumptions Strategies

“Demonstration / Model lessons in the teacher's classroom to all at least once a quarter. It is easier for them to come into our room to model focused skills than for us to visit another classroom.” Realities Assumptions Strategies

“Having instructional coaches that meet all of the criteria listed above is a great assets in Henderson County. I feel that their focus should be more on new teachers although still available to be of assistance to everyone in the school. I also feel that they should have content knowledge in all subject areas so that they can be most beneficial to everyone.” Realities Assumptions Strategies