Today our guest is Megan Gruis the Executive Director of Implementation Supports & Tier 2 at CharacterStrong. We talk with Megan about the importance of coaching alongside professional development (PD), and the science behind it. She reminds us that it is not enough to simply introduce new ideas during implementation; consistent coaching of our teams is necessary to help them be more effective in their efforts to help students. Megan shares research and statistics that demonstrate the impact of coaching, and explains how it relates to confidence and retention. She also emphasizes the importance of establishing heart-to-heart relationships, and reminds us that change is a process that requires support as we move forward. Learn More:  Visit characterstrong.com Click here to get more info about CharacterStrong's Coaching Packages