Why is Everyone Avoiding Me? Problem-Solving for Literacy Coaches (Complimentary Webinar)

Examine the reasons why teachers may be reluctant to participate in coaching and identify strategies to overcome these challenges.

Join Cindy Downend for this complimentary webinar to identify the many reasons why teachers may avoid coaching. You’ll gain practical problem-solving ideas to optimize your coaching so you can work successfully with all of your colleagues.

Date(s):
February 10, 2025
Time:
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm ET
Number of Days:
1 hour
Location:
Virtual
Grade Levels:
PreK-8
Focus:
Leadership & Coaching
Audience:
  • Literacy Coaches/Teacher Leaders
  • School & District Leaders
Cost:
Complimentary Webinar
Webinar Description & Outcomes
Presenter
Policy

 

With the many demands placed on teachers in today’s schools, participating in literacy coaching can feel like “just one more thing to do.” Literacy coaches will meet with greater success if they step back to reflect on what might be getting in the way for their colleagues’ participation in coaching and professional learning. By reflecting on the reasons for resistance and embracing a problem-solving stance, we’ll think together about how to support teachers in a way that will have them running down the hall to work with you.

Outcomes:

  • Identify reasons for teachers’ reluctance to be coached
  • Reflect on one’s own practices that may be contributing to teachers’ hesitation to be coached

Gain helpful insights to help problem-solve your biggest coaching challenges

Reserve your spot today!

Cynthia Downend, Associate Director, Literacy Programs

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Cynthia Downend has worked at the Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative for many years, serving in the roles of primary level literacy trainer and currently as the Associate Director for Primary Literacy Programs.

Cynthia has worked with many school districts across the United States to train and develop district level literacy staff developers, literacy coaches, classroom teachers, literacy interventionists and school administrators on a variety of topics related to improving literacy instruction.

Prior to her work at Lesley University, Cynthia held positions as a literacy coach, Reading Recovery teacher, and classroom teacher for over 20 years working in a variety of school settings including urban, suburban, and international schools.

 

Registration Deadline

The registration portal closes at 5pm ET on February 10, 2025.

 


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