Coaches Toolbox
What does the Role of Coach Provide?
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Sustainability
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Fluency of RTI²-Behavior skills
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Adaptations to meet unique and specific school needs and challenges
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Immediate correction of program errors/ misapplications
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Increased fidelity
Two Types of RTI²-B Coaches
External Coach:
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District Leader
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Oversees District Level RTI²-Behavior
Internal Coach:
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School Leader
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Oversees School-wide RTI²-Behavior
Overview & Expectations for External Coach (District Leader)
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Expand and sustain implementation of RTI²-Behavior throughout assigned schools
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Support the efforts of RTI²-Behavior Internal Coaches to ensure fidelity and sustainability of implementation
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Assess training needs and connect with RTI²-Behavior Grant consultants for support and assistance
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Support research for RTI²-Behavior and provide technical assistance to teams
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Collaborate with RTI²-Behavior Grant to connect students, families, service organizations, and schools to meet student and family needs.
Overview & Expectations for Internal Coach
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Oversee planning and implementation of RTI²-B at school site
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Communicate with administrators and faculty
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Communicate with District Leader (External Coach)
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Organize and facilitate RTI²-B leadership and data team meetings
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Help coordinate and conduct assessments/fidelity checks
Skills Needed for Coaches
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Ability to attend meetings
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Team leadership & communication
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Knowledge of school operating systems
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Training in/basic knowledge of PBIS or RTI²-Behavior
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Basic understanding of data collection & interpretation
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Problem-solving
Keys to an Effective Program
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Strong Leadership & Data Teams
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Administrative Support
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Stakeholder Buy-in
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Clearly-Stated Expectations, Effective Reward Systems & Reinforcers
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School-wide Support for RTI²-Behavior Activities
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School-wide Implementation with Fidelity
Keys to Effective Teams
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Meetings scheduled/calendared in advance
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Meetings start & end on time; no more than 1 hour long
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Effective Communication
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Clear Mission/Purpose/Goals
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Representation of Stakeholders
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Well-Defined Roles/Responsibilities
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Action Plan in Place