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Dec 5, 2023
Tara Harvey is an Innovation and Learning Coach with a rich background in instructional coaching, curriculum design, and professional learning. She collaborates with teachers to integrate real-world learning goals and leads professional development across her district, including online learning initiatives and instructional strategies. Tara has supported new teachers, designed credit recovery programs, and enhanced district-wide instructional practices. She holds an Education Specialist degree in Administration and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. She is married to an educator, has two children, and enjoys traveling, reading, and walking her dogs.
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Apr 21, 2026 ∙ 11 min
Catching Clarity, Conferring, and Checklists Can Make Assessment Actionable
Actionable assessment shifts how we think about feedback, instruction, and student progress. In this post, explore how clarity, conferring, and checklists can transform assessment into something that supports learning in real time. Through practical classroom strategies and reflections, this approach helps reduce student anxiety, increase engagement, and create more responsive teaching practices that benefit all learners.
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Nov 10, 2025 ∙ 11 min
10 Essential Education Books to Improve Teaching and Instructional Practices
In this follow-up to Top 10 Must-Read Books for Instructional Coaching, Tara Harvey shifts the focus to classroom instruction itself. Explore ten impactful education books that strengthen instructional practices, inspire meaningful teaching strategies, and help every educator—from teachers to district leaders—keep learning at the heart of their work.
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Mar 5, 2025 ∙ 9 min
Top 10 Must Read Books For Instructional Coaching
Coaching is a journey of learning. Discover my key lessons and a must-read book list for instructional coaches and school leaders.
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