Well Established Virtual Coaching: Ready to Serve
Virtual Coaching | Virtual Professional Development | Leadership Support | May 21 | Written By Shannon Klaft, M.Ed
While many organizations are just starting to understand the benefits of running a virtual coaching platform, Education Leadership Services has been at it for years. Since 2016, founder Veronica Gerald had a vision of expanding her reach beyond face-to-face interactions. She knew that the virtual model would allow her to have a greater impact on education. There were several foundational pillars that drove her to create and perfect this approach over the last six years ago. This forward-thinking philosophy is based upon the following:
Administrator Partnerships
Having a professional thought partner who is on the outside looking in, can give superintendents and principals a unique perspective. It is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands, but having a representative from Education Leadership Services serves as a trusted partner can help administrators see the big picture.
New Teacher Support
Because principals are often pulled in many directions, it can be difficult to provide the intense support that new teachers need. There is so much to learn that new teachers can easily get burnt out, overwhelmed, or even decide to leave the profession altogether. Taking an “all hands on deck” approach with new teachers gives them a better chance of success. Helping new teachers thrive has always been Gerald’s passion.
Veteran Teacher Retention
While many school mentoring programs only support first and second-year teachers, coaching through Education Leadership Services is catered to all teachers regardless of skill level. Coaches set higher-level goals with veteran teachers who have already mastered the basics. Whether the teacher is striving to become distinguished in a given area, fine-tune an instructional strategy, or have a thought partner help them reach the next level, coaches adapt their approach to meet the needs.
Student Achievement
Last but definitely not least, the progress of students has always been the driving force behind Education Leadership Services. Being able to share data and do observations virtually, since 2016, has allowed Veronica Gerald to impact student achievement from afar. Her coaches use data to highlight the growth of students and ensure that sessions are spent discussing the connection between teacher actions and student outcomes.
Although many new companies are popping up after the pandemic has shined a light on the potential of going virtual, Education Leadership Services has been working relentlessly for years to fine-tune the model. One stand-out feature of this well-established menu of services is the personal nature of this small business. Being a small business allows Gerald and her team of experts to customize the services for each client so that their needs are met and their voices are heard.
If you are considering outsourcing teacher coaching and professional development support, go with a team that surpassed the learning curve years ago and is now merely striving to be more and more effective within each partnership.
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