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In this episode, Becca engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kelli Crain and Jill Hoda, State Literacy Coordinators for the Mississippi State Department of Education. As Mississippi garners national recognition for its pioneering strides in education and literacy, Kelli and Jill generously share their invaluable insights and strategies for achieving that success. They stress the importance of practical coaching and give you some solid advice to make it work smoothly. Plus, they highlight how building trust and strong relationships is the first crucial step in being an effective coach. It's all about creating a culture of trust and teamwork among educators, principals, and superintendents.

Here are some key highlights from the episode:
1. Clarify Roles: Define clear roles for coaches and administrators to uphold coaching integrity.
2. Embrace Coaching Growth: Acknowledge the rising importance of coaching in education and invest in instructional leader professional development.
3. Reflective Listening: Use reflective listening to aid teachers in problem-solving and growth.
4. Active Professional Development: Ensure that statewide professional development translates into action, not idle knowledge.
5. Clear Communication: Prioritize clear and direct communication for effective problem-solving.

While this episode may run a bit longer, trust me, it's brimming with valuable tips, insights, actionable steps, and concrete advice that makes it an essential listen. Kelly and Jill offer a roadmap for building a successful coaching culture and supporting teacher development. Dive deeper into each topic and enhance your coaching practices by tuning in!

Additional Info From Mississippi Dept of Ed:
MS Dept of Ed Literacy Resources
Strong Readers Website

One of the things Jill and Kelli mentioned after we finished recording was the importance of the Family Nights to their success. Below is a blurb about those evenings:

Regional Family Night:
The Mississippi Department of Education announces its Fall series of regional meetings across the state for families of students in kindergarten through grade 3.  At the meetings, families will receive an overview of the state law concerning literacy and assessment, as well as strategies that can be used at home to help students improve their reading skills.  The state law, known as the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA), focuses on prevention and intervention to help children develop the reading skills required for 4th grade.  Family engagement is also a critical component of students’ reading success.

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