Jennifer, an educator from the Midwest, recently asked Twitter users for advice on how to become an instructional coach. I know this is the time of year when many are exploring different positions for next year, and so I thought I'd share my response here.

1. First, I'd suggest reading this blog that I wrote a few years ago on Edutopia called "Five Things to Consider Before Becoming an Instructional Coach." As I emphasize in this blog, you've really got to love working with adults and be excited about those particular challenges if you want to be a coach. Take some time to reflect on why you want to become a coach and what you hope the position might offer.

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