5 coaching languages that make end-of-year moments matter

As May arrives, the rhythm of the school year shifts. The classrooms are full of energy and exhaustion with lengthy To-Do lists, final assessments, field trips, and the emotional weight of saying goodbye to students and another year. But amid the end-of-year whirlwind lies a quiet opportunity for instructional coaches: the chance to leave behind lasting feedback that matters.

Not only do teachers bring unique personalities, preferences, and emotional landscapes into coaching relationships, but how coaches give feedback can be just as important as what is said. Effective feedback isn’t one-size-fits-all – it’s a language. And effective coaches are multilingual – not necessarily in spoken languages, but in feedback styles.

Full article published by Donna Spangler in SmartBrief on May 14, 2025.

Unlock the secret to impactful feedback by discovering five personalized coaching languages that help teachers feel seen, supported, and celebrated as the school year ends.

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