Student-Centered Coaching : A Guide for K-8 Coaches and Principals

by Diane Sweeney

• ISBN13: 9781412980432
• ISBN10: 1412980437
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-11-19
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This practical resource is grounded in a simple but powerful premise: that school-based coaching programs can be designed in a way that more directly impacts student achievement. In a student-centered coaching relationship, the focus is on using data and student work to drive conversations between coaches and teachers to make informed decisions about instruction. In other words, coaches and teachers work collaboratively to support students. The book also underscores the critical role of the principal in developing systems and structures to support teacher learning and fostering a culture of learning. The book is suitable for use with both new and experienced coaches and the principals who support them.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Introduction

Establishing Student-Centered Coaching

The Next Generation of Coaching Coaching Student Learning

What is Student-Centered Coaching?

The Connection Between Goals for Student Learning and Teaching Practice

Meanwhile... in the Principal's Office

Tools and Techniques

A Final Thought

Getting Student-Centered Coaching Up and Running

Coaching in the First Few Weeks of School

Coaching Cycles

Building a Schedule that Impacts Students and Teachers

Developing Relationships with All Teachers

Meanwhile... in the Principal's Office

Tools and Techniques

A Final Thought

Crafting a Culture of Learning

Designing a Learning Culture

Four Studies in Culture

Cultural Rites of Passage

The Role of Relationships

Qualities of a School with a Culture of Learning

Meanwhile... in the Principal's Office

Tools and Techniques

A Final Thought

Data as an Essential Component of Student-Centered Coaching

Data and Student-Centered Coaching

Why Use Data?

Coaching in Data-Driven Schools

A Case Study in Using Data: Denver School of Science and Technology

Coaching with Student Data

Meanwhile... in the Principal's Office

Tools and Techniques

A Final Thought

Measuring the Impact of Student-Centered Coaching

A Model for Evaluating Coaching

Creating Assessment Checklists and Rubrics

Evaluating the Impact of Coaching Small Groups of Teachers

Meanwhile... in the Principal's Office

Tools and Techniques

Final Thoughts

Practices for Student-Centered Coaching

Student-Centered Classroom Observations

Three Generations of Learning Labs

Which Type of Lab is Right for You?

Coaching and Learning Labs

Informal Observations that Make an Impact

Meanwhile... in the Principal's Office

Tools and Techniques

A Final Thought

Developing Systems and Structures for Teacher Learning

A Student-Centered Framework for Professional Development

Coaching as an Essential Element of Professional Development

A Case Study in Student-Centered Professional Development: Goldrick Elementary

The Important Role of Teacher Leaders

What About the "Tougher" Teachers?

Teacher Evaluation

Meanwhile... in the Principal's Office

Tools and Techniques

A Final Thought

Engaging the Adult Learner

Risk, Relationship, and Coaching

Coaching Across

Meanwhile... in the Principal's Office

Tools and Techniques

A Final Thought

Developing Systems and Structures to Support Coaches

A Curriculum for Supporting New Coaches

Coaching Labs

Meanwhile... in the Principal's Office

Tools and Techniques

A Final Thought

Resources

References

Index

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