How can OC/Ts measure the impact of their coaching?

Measuring the impact of coaching is best done through improved teacher performance. This approach is comprehensive and reflective of the actual effect that coaching has on educators. Improved teacher performance can be observed through various indicators, such as increased student engagement, the effective implementation of teaching strategies, or enhanced lesson planning and delivery.

When OC/Ts focus on the changes in teacher performance, they can gather evidence from classroom observations, feedback from teachers, and assessments of instructional practices. This measurement aligns closely with the ultimate goal of coaching, which is to enhance teachers' skills and, consequently, positively affect student learning outcomes.

Counting the number of sessions conducted provides a quantitative measure of activity but does not directly indicate the quality or effectiveness of those sessions in terms of teaching and learning outcomes. Standardized test scores could inform aspects of teacher and student performance, but relying solely on them ignores other critical areas affected by coaching. Additionally, an educator's appearance and demeanor may not be suitable indicators of their effectiveness or the impact of coaching, as these factors can be influenced by various personal circumstances unrelated to their teaching abilities.