25-26 Working Group: Instructional Coaching Practices In Sps

Summary:

Research shows that one-on-one Coaching programs "hold real promise for improving teachers' instructional practice and, in turn, students' academic achievement." (Kraft, Blazar, & Hogan 2018). This Working Group is intended to convene a mixed group of stakeholders to examine Instructional Coaching structures, practices, and supervision in the Somerville Public Schools.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this group include:

• Researching Coaching models and recommending a unified model of expectations and practices related to coaching from PK through High School.
• Examining supervision, feedback, and professional growth practices related to Coaches.
• Identifying data sets / points in order to measure the impact and effectiveness of Coaching in SPS.

Application Requirements:

As part of your application, please answer the following two questions in the cover letter section of your application:

• Why are you interested in participating in this Working Group?
• What knowledge/experience/skills will you contribute to the Working Group?

Commitment:

The following is an approximate estimation of the time commitment for this group. The times may change with the needs of the group:

• Approximate Total Hours: 15-20
• May 2026 - June 2026
• Weekly sessions: 1st session on 5/14/26, 8:30-12:30. Subsequent sessions TBD

Compensation:

Educators (non-administrators) will be compensated in accordance with their relative Collective Bargaining Agreement for work completed outside of the work day.

Application Deadline: 5/13/26