Coaching for Change

Coaching for Change: A Practical Guide to Instructional Coaching

Instructional coaching has become a widely used strategy for improving teacher practice and raising student achievement. Given the recent surge of coaching activity, many instructional leaders would benefit from a comprehensive coaching guide that combines the best in coaching theory with practical, usable tools for implementing any coaching initiative. Whether you are a new or a veteran instructional coach, Coaching for Change: A Practical Guide to Instructional Coaching is an invaluable resource for creating a successful coaching initiative at your school site. Based on current research and theory,

This essential guide provides:

• A practical framework for thinking about key issues that impact instructional coaches
• In-depth case studies whose lessons can be applied to any school site
• Guided reflection exercises
• Self assessments
• A full complement of field-tested tools and processes that any instructional coach can implement with teachers tomorrow.