Instructional coaches are a great resource. Here is an article that addresses some of the positive impact they can have. Courtesy of ASCD Smart Brief.

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Instructional coaches as wellsprings of innovation
"Instructional coaches, who work closely with classroom teachers to improve their practice, are an important source of school leadership, but teachers often don't know how to capitalize on this relatively new position in education," writes educator Daniel Grejda. In his recent ASCD Express article, Grejda explains how instructional coaches can act as ambassadors for positive change. Read on.