Keywords

Instructional Coaching, Flite STEM Coaching, Special Education, Efficacy, Retention, Coaching Cycles

Subject Categories

Educational Leadership | Science and Mathematics Education | Teacher Education and Professional Development

Abstract

Administrators in a large school district in Central Florida encountered challenges regarding teacher retention and sustainability. Flite STEM coaching, a new instructional coaching model, was developed to support teachers in hopes of reducing those challenges. This model includes coaching cycles that encouraged collaboration and reflective thinking aligned with professional learning. This qualitative study focused on implementing the Flite STEM coaching model with teachers and instructional coaches. The coaching cycle consisted of the following: 1) a pre-observation conference, 2) video observation, 3) post-observation conference with feedback, and 4) a professional learning opportunity. It included DebriefScape Observation Dashboard resources to collect and share observational data. This study determined the impact of the Flite STEM coaching model on teacher efficacy and retention, and focused on the perceptions of teachers and instructional coaches participating in the coaching cycles.

Completion Date

2026

Semester

Summer

Committee Chair

Walker, Larry

Degree

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

College

College of Community Innovation and Education

Department

Educational Leadership

Format

PDF

Document Type

Dissertation

Language

English

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