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In the first part of I-Learn, you will examine a protocol, called COACH. It was developed to help guide the introductory discussion between the coach and the teacher in order to establish a collaborative, productive relationship. The questions and prompts are used to gather key information associated with logistical aspects of the coaching experience and to lay initial groundwork for building a productive coaching partnership with the teacher. Read the directions for the COACH Protocol and examine each section of the exemplar to develop an understanding of the foundational elements of the coaching partnership and the types of information you will gather.

To understand more about the COACH protocol, read this PDF file for the "Module 1 I-Learn The COACH Partnership" using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat.