About Instructional Coaches (iCoaches)
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iCoaches may be responsible for a math, science or a math/science focus.
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iCoaches work full-time in a single middle school (grade 6-8)
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iCoaches use strategies that are aligned with theMSU Theory of Action for Instructional Improvement
iCoach Preparation
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iCoaches receive training modeled after the South Carolina's Math and Science Unit's K-5 Coaching Initiative
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iCoaches develop monthly and annual school plans for instrucitonal improvement
iCoach Support
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iCoaches are supported primarily by virtual meta-coaching strategies
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iCoaches participate in regular follow-up sessions
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iCoches have access to an extensive library of internet based content materials and courses
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iCoaches have a 205 day contract
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iCoaches have principal and district mentoring
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iCoaches are supported for training,office and travel expenses
iCoach Requirements
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District has prior experience supporting Math and Science Unit trained coach
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Applicant has appropriate professional experience
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iCoaching is professional development embedded in the school day
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iCoaching is driven by the Math and Science Unit Theory of Action for Instructinal Improvement
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iCoaches are free from regular duties, substitute teaching, teacher evaluations, training others to coach
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iCoaching schools provide data as requested by South Carolina's Coalition for Math & Science or the South Carolina Math and Science Unit