Precise Praise

This episode of Instructional Coaches’ Toolkit explores how to support teachers in using Precise Praise—a high-impact way to reinforce expectations, clarity, and student effort. Too often, praise in the classroom is vague or overused. This episode guides coaches in helping teachers shift from automatic compliments to targeted, meaningful reinforcement that builds academic identity. You’ll learn what to look for in walkthroughs, how to script and refine praise statements, and how to frame coaching conversations around culture and credibility. Whether you’re leading feedback or planning PD, this episode gives you a fast, practical tool for coaching stronger classroom tone.

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