The Power of Instructional Coaching in Context: A Systems View for Aligning Content and Coaching

This book provides guidance from nationally known experts on leveraging instructional coaching to succeed, focusing on developing practices that align instructional goals with school, district, and community factors. It offers a framework and practical tools for embedding coaching into school life, creating equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 20 March 2024
Publisher: Guilford Publications

This book, written by nationally renowned experts, offers valuable guidance on leveraging the power of instructional coaching and ensuring the success of coaching programs in K-12 education. It emphasizes the crucial importance of aligning instructional goals (content) with the diverse school, district, and community factors that shape the work of teachers and coaches (context). The authors present a comprehensive framework and practical tools for seamlessly integrating coaching into the daily life of schools, with the ultimate goal of creating equitable opportunities and outcomes for all students. Throughout the chapters, insightful features such as Framing Questions, Voices from the Field vignettes, Stop and Reflect opportunities, and Reflection Activities and Questions facilitate deep learning and meaningful reflection. Additionally, reproducible planning forms are provided, allowing readers to easily copy or download and print them in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. By following the principles and practices outlined in this book, instructional coaches and educators can enhance their effectiveness, support teacher growth, and drive positive change in their schools.

Weight: 466g
Dimension: 154 x 229 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462554010