Student-Focused Coaching: Maximizing Teachers' Knowledge and Skills to Enhance Student Learning

Presented by Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D. & Daryl Michel, Ph.D.

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Student-Focused Coaching

Student-Focused Coaching (SFC) is a widely used, highly effective approach to student success. It helps instructional coaches and teachers work collaboratively to improve student outcomes using evidence-based practices.

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The Evolution of SFC Model

Key Milestones

• 1985: Jan became a "coach"
• 1986: Entered doctoral program U of Oregon with Dr. Jerry Tindal
• 1986-1992: Research on school-based consultation (Responsive Consultation)
• 1992-2001: Faculty at Texas A&M, focusing on School Psychology & Special Ed/At-Risk
• 2015: Dr. Daryl Michel introduces new definition and goals for SFC
• 2020: Connected with Brookes

SFC Definition

"A cooperative, ideally collaborative, professional relationship with colleagues mutually engaged in efforts that help maximize every teacher's skills and knowledge to enhance student learning."
(Hasbrouck & Michel, 2022)

Goals of SFC

1. Enhance student learning
2. Maximize every teacher's knowledge and skills
3. Learn from each other

SFC Roles

• Facilitator: Assist with logistics, build relationships.
• Collaborative Problem-Solver: Support implementation of systems, provide targeted professional development and learning, solve classroom-based problems, and build collaborative relationships.
• Teacher/Learner

SFC Problem-Solving Process

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Additional Resources

• Brookes Coffee Chats
• Resources to Help During COVID-19: Recommended reading, downloadable resources, professional development webinars.
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