Practice Brief

Coaching for Equity

Tonikiaa Orange, Jo Ann Isken, Amber Green, Nancy Parachini, and Annmarie Francois
December 2019 | Leaning Forward

In this practice brief from Learning Forward, the authors present transformational coaching strategies aimed at uncovering and challenging both implicit and explicit biases. The article begins by highlighting the missed opportunities that often occur within teacher coaching relationships. It then introduces an equity-centered framework focused on three key aspects: learning communities, outcomes, and learning designs. By showcasing the achievements of Learning Forward’s Instructional Coaches Academy, the article delves into the essential skills that equity-focused coaches must cultivate in teachers to positively influence student outcomes.