Presenter(s)

• Rayaan Ali, Doctoral Student, University of Massachusetts Boston
• Angela Wang, Doctoral Student
• Ritushree Bagepalli, University of Massachusetts, Boston
• Mychal Anderson
• Elisa Cabral
• Alexis Ervin, University of Massachusetts, Boston
• Lindsay Fallon, Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts Boston
• Brian Daniels, Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts Boston

Abstract

This systematic review examined 26 studies involving equity-focused coaching and consultation in U.S. PK–12 schools. Equity-focused coaching supports educators with challenging deficit ideologies (e.g., racism, ableism) and adopting culturally responsive practices to improve academic, social-emotional, and behavioral outcomes for racially and ethnically minoritized students. Coaches were most often university researchers providing one-on-one support, with social-emotional-behavioral interventions the most common focus. Findings highlight the need to diversify coaching strategies and expand access across grade levels and contexts, offering practical guidance for school psychologists, administrators, and teacher educators.