CREC: Instructional Coaching | English Learner/Multilingual Learner Support Services | Hartford, Connecticut

Our job-embedded coaching services provide sustained support to help educators transform their instructional practices and improve outcomes for multilingual learners. Through collaborative, non-evaluative partnerships, we build teacher capacity for independent implementation of effective strategies. Coaching can be structured for individual teachers, grade-level teams, or content-area departments.

Services Include:

  • Classroom observations with targeted feedback on language development strategies
  • Demonstration lessons and co-teaching opportunities to model and practice effective instructional approaches
  • Collaborative planning sessions integrating language objectives with content instruction
  • Reflective conversations to build teacher capacity and confidence
  • Resource development and adaptation
  • Data analysis to inform instructional decision-making

Program Implementation Coaching

Specialized coaching support for schools implementing new programs or initiatives related to multilingual learner education. This may include support for dual language programs, newcomer programs, or district-wide instructional framework implementation.

Coaching Options:

  1. Individual teachers
  2. Grade-level
  3. or, Content area teams

Coaching can focus on implementing strategies from professional development sessions or address specific classroom challenges identified by teachers or administrators. Our flexible, collaborative coaching model adapts to your school's schedule and priorities while maintaining a consistent focus on improving outcomes for multilingual learners.

Contact Us

Chrissy Bowman

Education Specialist

chbowman@crec.org

860-305-0367

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CREC Central
111 Charter Oak Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
860-247-CREC

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