Instructional Coaching with Ms. B

Chrissy Beltran
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Welcome to Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, where we believe that every teacher deserves a coach, and every coach does too! I’m Chrissy Beltran, an elementary teacher who became a coach and I had to create my own coaching program that worked. Now I teach coaches how to design their coaching programs, build a school-wide action plan, and use differentiated strategies to support teachers. Plus, I’ve got a special spot in my heart for literacy coaches! This podcast will cover instructional coaching strategies including modeling, co-teaching, and observations, coaching cycles, and more! We'll also talk about how to coach resistant teachers, how to establish yourself as a coach and define your role, set goals, manage your time, facilitate PLCs, and more! We chat with instructional coaches, principals, school leaders, and researchers!

  1. 3d ago

    295. The Real Life of an Instructional Coach: Beyond the Coaching Cycle

    Coaching is so much more than coaching cycles! It’s messy and chaotic most of the time! In this episode, we’re examining the real life of an instructional coach: beyond the coaching cycle. We’re looking at what the day-to-day life of a coach really looks like, from juggling PLC meetings and covering lunch duty to all those “other duties as assigned.” I share three powerful mindset shifts that have transformed my coaching: why coaching cycles don’t need to be a certain length to be meaningful, how to adapt coaching strategies to meet each teacher's needs, and why you don’t have to be the only expert in the room. Listen now to this episode about the real life of an instructional coach: beyond the coaching cycle! -Chrissy Beltran NEW BOOK! Expand Your Coaching Toolbox!: 20 Practical Strategies That Improve Teaching and Learning Now Available for Pre-Order - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/book Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/657458192827131 Chrissy Beltran LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-beltran-898756263 Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Join the Instructional Coaching Club - https://buzzingwithmsb.thrivecart.com/icc/ Instructional Coach Binder Megapack - Editable Forms, Calendars, Planning Tools - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/instructional-coach-binder-megapack-editable-forms-calendars-planning-tools FREE First 20 Days of School Checklist - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/first20 Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode295 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

  2. Sep 28

    294. Why You Might Be Struggling with the Traditional Coaching Cycle

    If the traditional coaching cycle isn’t working at your school, you’re not alone! In this episode, I break down some of the challenges that keep coaches from completing lengthy coaching cycles and give you suggestions for what to try instead. You’ll learn how to recognize coaching opportunities in everyday conversations and turn brief interactions into future coaching work. Plus, I share why coaches need to expand their coaching toolbox and differentiate support on campus. Tune in now for practical tips on meeting teachers where they’re at, making every interaction count, and building a responsive coaching practice that works in real schools! -Chrissy Beltran NEW BOOK! Expand Your Coaching Toolbox!: 20 Practical Strategies That Improve Teaching and Learning Now Available for Pre-Order - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/book Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/657458192827131 Chrissy Beltran LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-beltran-898756263 Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Join the Instructional Coaching Club - https://buzzingwithmsb.thrivecart.com/icc/ Instructional Coach Binder Megapack – Editable Forms, Calendars, Planning Tools - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/instructional-coach-binder-megapack-editable-forms-calendars-planning-tools FREE First 20 Days of School Checklist - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/first20 Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode294 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

  3. Sep 21

    293. Collaborative Team Response with Kurtis Hewson

    Imagine a team meeting where every teacher leaves with a new strategy they’re excited to try the next day! Kurtis Hewson of Jigsaw Learning joins me to discuss the collaborative team response, an actionable, solution-focused approach to professional development. We explore the four layers of schoolwide collaboration and how they fit together. Kurtis shares his structure for collaborative team meetings and how he leverages it to find solutions using expertise in the building. He explains how this approach supports teachers at every level and boosts teacher capacity. Listen now to discover how collaborative team meetings can spark excitement, increase confidence, and help your teachers grow! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/657458192827131 Chrissy Beltran LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-beltran-898756263 Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Join the Instructional Coaching Club - https://buzzingwithmsb.thrivecart.com/icc/ Instructional Coach Binder Megapack – Editable Forms, Calendars, Planning Tools - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/instructional-coach-binder-megapack-editable-forms-calendars-planning-tools FREE First 20 Days of School Checklist - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/first20 Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode293 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

  4. Sep 14

    292. PD and PL Strategies That Turn into Learning with Toni Rose Deanon

    We don’t need professional development (PD) that checks boxes. We need PD that turns into real learning! Today, Toni Rose Deanon of Modern Classrooms Project is here to share ideas for creating professional learning (PL) experiences that are meaningful, engaging, and lead to learning! During the episode, Toni Rose discusses their work with educators through Modern Classrooms Project. They share their core values (connection, integrity, pleasure) and what they look like in action. Toni Rose discusses best practices during professional learning and explains why they encourage everyone to find a teacher bestie. Plus, you’ll get ideas for helping teachers embrace a new approach and learn ways to address teacher burnout while promoting well-being. Listen now to learn about PD and PL strategies that turn into learning! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/657458192827131 Chrissy Beltran LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-beltran-898756263 Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Join the Instructional Coaching Club - https://buzzingwithmsb.thrivecart.com/icc/ Instructional Coach Binder Megapack – Editable Forms, Calendars, Planning Tools - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/instructional-coach-binder-megapack-editable-forms-calendars-planning-tools FREE First 20 Days of School Checklist - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/first20 Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode292 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

  5. Sep 7

    291. How to Make PD Extra Special and Fun with Jessica Whittaker

    We’ve all sat through those boring professional development sessions that leave us uninspired, and maybe a little sleepy too! But what if we could make PD more engaging and exciting for teachers? That’s exactly what I’m talking about today with instructional coach Jessica Whittaker. During the episode, Jessica highlights the types of PD topics teachers really enjoy and shares her behind-the-scenes planning process. She offers her favorite ideas to make PD fun and memorable for teachers. Jessica also tells us how teachers respond to and implement PD differently when she makes the experience extra special. Listen now to learn how to make PD extra special and fun! Plus, find out how to get your FREE PD Tools for Coaches! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/657458192827131 Chrissy Beltran LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-beltran-898756263 Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Join the Instructional Coaching Club - https://buzzingwithmsb.thrivecart.com/icc/ Instructional Coach Binder Megapack – Editable Forms, Calendars, Planning Tools - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/instructional-coach-binder-megapack-editable-forms-calendars-planning-tools FREE First 20 Days of School Checklist - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/first20 Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode291 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

  6. Aug 31

    290. How to Develop Teacher Skill with Desi Klassen

    How do you build teacher expertise? In this episode, math coach Desi Klassen joins me to talk about how to develop teacher skill. We explore the difference between knowledge and skill, why so many traditional PD approaches fail, and what to do instead. Desi shares how she uses the gradual release model to shift responsibility to teachers (I do, We do, You do). Plus, learn how to build trust with teachers and what to do when you notice a teacher has stopped using a skill you’ve already worked on. This episode is full of actionable strategies and ideas you can put into practice right away. Listen now! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/657458192827131 Chrissy Beltran LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-beltran-898756263 Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Join the Instructional Coaching Club - https://buzzingwithmsb.thrivecart.com/icc/ Instructional Coach Binder Megapack – Editable Forms, Calendars, Planning Tools - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/instructional-coach-binder-megapack-editable-forms-calendars-planning-tools FREE First 20 Days of School Checklist - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/first20 Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode290 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

  7. Aug 24

    289. How to Build Teacher Knowledge with Michelle Ruhe

    Today, Michelle Ruhe, founder of Coach from the Couch, joins me to unpack how to build teacher knowledge. We talk about practical strategies for building knowledge through coaching cycles and informal hallway chats, as well as how to identify priorities for schoolwide PD. You’ll learn about the types of knowledge coaches can build, from content to assessment. Plus, Michelle explains how she developed her three-year professional learning plan and knows when it’s time to move to the next focus area. Listen now to learn how to build teacher knowledge! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/657458192827131 Chrissy Beltran LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-beltran-898756263 Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Join the Instructional Coaching Club - https://buzzingwithmsb.thrivecart.com/icc/ Instructional Coach Binder Megapack – Editable Forms, Calendars, Planning Tools - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/instructional-coach-binder-megapack-editable-forms-calendars-planning-tools Free Four Day Challenge: Build Your Coaching Action Plan - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/actionplan Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode289 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

  8. Aug 17

    288. Instructional Coaching Priorities for School Growth with Dave Stuart Jr.

    Not sure where to focus your coaching work this school year to really move the needle? You’re in the right place! In this episode, author and teacher Dave Stuart Jr. joins me to unpack the 6 things teachers need to focus on in their practice. We chat about student motivation, knowledge building, argumentation, and literacy moves (reading, writing, speaking/listening). You’ll learn about the 5 key beliefs at the root of student motivation and how schools can support them. Dave explains how tracking moments of genuine connection can help teachers ensure every student feels seen, and how coaches can use the same practice with teachers to build credibility. Plus, get ideas for how instructional coaches can support teacher motivation and well-being. This conversation centers on ways to “minimize the noise” for teachers and focus on what truly matters most in the classroom. Listen now for a closer look at instructional coaching priorities for school growth! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzingwithmsb/ Buzzing with Ms. B TpT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Chrissy-Beltran-Buzzing-With-Ms-B Join the Instructional Coaching Club - https://buzzingwithmsb.thrivecart.com/icc/ Instructional Coach Binder Megapack – Editable Forms, Calendars, Planning Tools - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/product/instructional-coach-binder-megapack-editable-forms-calendars-planning-tools Free First 20 Days of School Checklist - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/first20 Instructional Coaching with Ms. B Show Notes - https://buzzingwithmsb.com/Episode288 Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: The Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

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Welcome to Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, where we believe that every teacher deserves a coach, and every coach does too! I’m Chrissy Beltran, an elementary teacher who became a coach and I had to create my own coaching program that worked. Now I teach coaches how to design their coaching programs, build a school-wide action plan, and use differentiated strategies to support teachers. Plus, I’ve got a special spot in my heart for literacy coaches! This podcast will cover instructional coaching strategies including modeling, co-teaching, and observations, coaching cycles, and more! We'll also talk about how to coach resistant teachers, how to establish yourself as a coach and define your role, set goals, manage your time, facilitate PLCs, and more! We chat with instructional coaches, principals, school leaders, and researchers!

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  • Creator
    Chrissy Beltran
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    307
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    ©Chrissy Beltran: 2020: Buzzing with Ms. B
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    Instructional Coaching with Ms. B

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