# 7 Things Instructional Coaches Should Avoid During the Long School Year

- Link: https://teachercast.net/captivate-podcast/attc-ep262-creative-solutions-coaching/
- Published: 2024-05-14T05:00:00-04:00
- Author: Jeff Bradbury

Welcome to “Ask the Tech Coach,” a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Digital
Learning Leaders.

In this episode of “[Ask the Tech Coach](https://www.teachercast.net/attc),” Jeff
welcomes Alyssa Zajack, Tiffaney Washington, and Ashley Somer from the Creative 
Solution Squad on the podcast to discuss important things that Coaches should be
thinking about as they begin to plan for a new school year.

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## Weekly Topic

 * How to Join a group of Instructional Coaches in your district
 * What questions would you ask other coaches in your district?
 * How to attempt to fit in as a new coach in a district full of veteran coaches
 * How to learn what your administrator wants from your coaching position

**7 Things to Avoid as an Instructional Coach**

 1. Unclear roles and boundaries
 2. Not prioritizing relationships
 3. Inactive coaching
 4. Talking too much
 5. Trying to do it all
 6. Not being prepared
 7. Treating adults like kids

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