Problem of Practice

A Newsletter for Instructional Coaches

Problem of Practice is your [mostly] weekly dose of practical instructional coaching strategies. Each issue tackles real dilemmas from real coaches, like how to have challenging conversations, what to look for during observations, or how to keep coaching meetings focused, all with actionable guidance you can use right away. Created by ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Deborah Meister, this newsletter is grounded in real scenarios and hard-learned lessons. You'll find evidence-based approaches that keep students at the center while supporting teachers as whole humans, treat equity as fundamental to good instruction, and give you structure without prescribing every move. Whether you're working with one teacher or leading coaching initiatives across a school system, these resources are designed to help you stay rigorous and responsive in our complex, sometimes messy, always important work.