Peer Coaching

Attributes of a Successful Peer Coach

Teachers say a successful peer coach:

• Is able to build trust with peers.
• Builds on what a teacher needs.
• Is a team player.
• Communicates well and listens to teachers.
• Knows what teachers are doing in their classrooms.
• Can show teachers how to replace what they are doing with something better, not just present technology as an add-on.
• Is highly organized and plans well in advance with teachers.
• Provides a safe, risk-taking environment and is non-threatening, non-judgmental, and accepting.
• Is flexible.
• Has enough depth and breadth of knowledge to help teachers who are at various stages of technology integration, including knowledge of appropriate instructional strategies.
• Knows how to organize and structure a technology-rich classroom.
• Is recognized by staff as a strong/outstanding teacher.