6. And if you can't find a coach Move. Find another school. I'm serious. Find a place where someone will support you in your growth as a teacher. Ok, if it can't be a coach, settle for a mentor, perhaps an administrator who will commit to supporting you in a non-evaluative way, or find a partner-teacher who might be a mentor, or a professional learning community of teachers who observe each other. You won't be able to guide your own development by yourself -- the weekly (if you're lucky) or annual professional development won't be enough.