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PublisherCorwin Press

ISBN-101452226385

ISBN-139781452226385

eBay Product ID (ePID)117272393

Product Key Features

Number of Pages160 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameInstructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team : A Guide for School-Building Improvement

SubjectLeadership, General

Publication Year2012

TypeNot Available

AuthorGail M. Smith, Dean T. Spaulding

Subject AreaReference, Education

FormatBook, Other

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight12 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

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LCCN2012-020409

ReviewsThis book would have made my life SO much easier the last four years that I have spent as an Instructional Coach. I would highly recommend it to new or experienced instructional coaches alike! -- Kathy Ferrell, Instructional Coach Instructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team provides a plethora of information to help the first year coach to develop his or her skill set. -- Tanna H. Nicely, Assistant Principal This is a wonderful resource. Even schools without Instructional Coaches will benefit from the strategies and suggestions included in this book. It's an excellent book even for those who shy away from data analysis! -- Ann Dargon, Assistant Superintendent of Schools This book provides the essential guide for campuses implementing the instructional coaching model to maintain the focus and integrity of their program. -- Cathy Patterson, Teacher, Instructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team provides a plethora of information to help the first year coach to develop his or her skill set., This book provides the essential guide for campuses implementing the instructional coaching model to maintain the focus and integrity of their program., This is a wonderful resource. Even schools without Instructional Coaches will benefit from the strategies and suggestions included in this book. It's an excellent book even for those who shy away from data analysis!, This book would have made my life SO much easier the last four years that I have spent as an Instructional Coach. I would highly recommend it to new or experienced instructional coaches alike!, This is a wonderful resource. Even schools without Instructional Coaches will benefit from the strategies and suggestions included in this book. Ite(tm)s an excellent book even for those who shy away from data analysis!, This is a wonderful resource. Even schools without Instructional Coaches will benefit from the strategies and suggestions included in this book. It'e(tm)s an excellent book even for those who shy away from data analysis!

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal371.2/03

Table Of ContentPreface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. I'm So Glad You're Here! The First Day as an Instructional Coach What Is an Instructional Coach (IC)? The Instructional Coach - The Early Explorer Step One: Establish an Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Step Two: Establish a Job Description for the IC Step Three: Establish the Role and Responsibilities for the IC Step Four: Develop an Action Plan for the IC Summary 2. The Instructional Coach and the Instructional Leadership Team: A Unique Approach The Priorities of a School Leader Priority Two and Strong Instructional Leadership (SIL) The Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) An Equal and Shared Voice Basic Steps for the ILT Summary 3. Refocus and Start Again! The Instructional Leadership Team Supporting the Instructional Coach How the IC Carries Out the ILT's Plan Selection and Implementation of a New Curriculum IC Providing Professional Development (PD) and Technical Assistance Feedback for the ILT Professional Development for the IC Using Data to Support the ILT and IC The "Why Is That?" Analysis Technique Ways the Principal Can Support the IC How to Work With the Principal Dos and Don'ts for the Principal/IC Meeting Summary 4. The Day-to-Day Work of the Instructional Coach Getting Started Basic Ways to Work With Teachers Working With Teachers in Their Classrooms Summary 5. An Idea for the Day: Strategies and Ideas to Encourage Engagement Between Teachers and the ILT Summary 6. Assessing Individual and Group Strengths: Strategies for Working With the Resistant Teacher Who Is the Resistant Teacher? The IC and Private Investigator Search and Rescue: Thirteen Strategies for Mining for Gold Summary 7. Changing Teacher Practices Through Classroom Field-Testing - The ILT's Role Classroom Field-Testing: A Possible Open Door? Professional Development Activity How The Instructional Leadership Team Can Support Action Research Presenting Classroom Field-Testing Projects Summary 8. The ILT's Role in Changing Teacher Practices Buildingwide Professional Development and Changing Teacher Practices The Role of the IC in Changing Teacher Practices: A Buildingwide Effort Steps in Establishing a Large-Scale Evidence-Based Framework The Power of Evidence-Based Classroom Studies Summary 9. A New Coach in Town! The ILT's Role in Training New Instructional Coaches What Has Happened Here? What Should Everyone Do? The Game Plan: Get Started Right Away! Player/Coach: Mentor Coaching 101 What's in It for Me? Benefits of the New Mentor Coach Role Advice From The Field: Tips From Current Instructional Coaches Everyone Wins: Coaching the Coach Sharpens Everyone's Game 10. Toolbox for the Instructional Coach: Examples of Surveys, Protocols, and Tools Parent Survey Teacher Survey Workshop Training Teacher Survey Professional Development Planning Sheet IC Planning Sheet #1 IC Planning Sheet #2 IC Planning Sheet #3 IC Planning Sheet #4 IC Planning Sheet #5 IC Planning Sheet #6 Needs Assessment Survey Promising Practices Building Survey References Index

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

SynopsisFor instructional coaches, no two days are ever the same. This unique book melds theory and practice to show how coaches can seamlessly integrate themselves into the fabric of the school and help teachers improve their practice from day one. Dean T. Spaulding and Gail Smith address common challenges of coaches and instructional leadership teams, including, Supercharge school improvement with instructional coaches!For instructional coaches, no two days are ever the same. This unique companion melds theory and practice to show how coaches can seamlessly integrate themselves into the fabric of the school and help teachers improve their practice from day one. Dean Spaulding and Gail Smith address common challenges of coaches and instructional leadership teams, including:Observing classrooms and providing formative feedback Reaching out to the hesitant or resistant teacherAdapting data and analysis into usable information for the teamRecruiting, training, and supporting new instructional coachesJournal entries based on the real-life experiences give an inside look at the day-to-day work of an instructional coach and the power of coaching to improve teacher effectiveness. The book also includes field-tested activities, materials, and forms for collecting data, navigating busy days, and organizing information. Instructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team is ideal for those wanting to learn best practices to engage educators and support teacher evaluation reform.'This book would have made my life SO much easier. I highly recommend it to new and experienced instructional coaches alike!'uKathy Ferrell, Instructional CoachExcelsior Springs Middle School, MO'This is a wonderful resource. Even schools without instructional coaches will benefit from the strategies and suggestions included. ItAEs an excellent book even for those who shy away from data analysis!'uAnn Dargon, Assistant Superintendent of SchoolsWestport Community Schools, MA, Supercharge school improvement with instructional coaches! How can coaches seamlessly integrate themselves into the fabric of a school and help teachers improve their practice from day one? This unique companion provides an inside look at the day-to-day work of an instructional coach and offers field-tested activities, materials, and data collection forms for coaches and instructional leadership teams. The authors address common challenges, including: Observing classrooms and providing formative feedback Reaching out to the hesitant or resistant teacher Adapting data and analysis into usable information for the team Recruiting, training, and supporting new instructional coaches, Supercharge school improvement with instructional coaches! For instructional coaches, no two days are ever the same. This unique companion melds theory and practice to show how coaches can seamlessly integrate themselves into the fabric of the school and help teachers improve their practice from day one. Dean Spaulding and Gail Smith address common challenges of coaches and instructional leadership teams, including: Observing classrooms and providing formative feedback Reaching out to the hesitant or resistant teacher Adapting data and analysis into usable information for the team Recruiting, training, and supporting new instructional coaches Journal entries based on the real-life experiences give an inside look at the day-to-day work of an instructional coach and the power of coaching to improve teacher effectiveness. The book also includes field-tested activities, materials, and forms for collecting data, navigating busy days, and organizing information. Instructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team is ideal for those wanting to learn best practices to engage educators and support teacher evaluation reform. "This book would have made my life SO much easier. I highly recommend it to new and experienced instructional coaches alike!" --Kathy Ferrell, Instructional CoachExcelsior Springs Middle School, MO "This is a wonderful resource. Even schools without instructional coaches will benefit from the strategies and suggestions included. Its an excellent book even for those who shy away from data analysis!" --Ann Dargon, Assistant Superintendent of SchoolsWestport Community Schools, MA

LC Classification NumberLB2822.82