Coaching: Making a Difference for K-12 Students and Teachers

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Educators are facing increasing demands and challenges due to the current emphasis on student growth and teacher accountability. Academic or instructional coaches can work with teachers to help them develop ideas, methods, and strategies for facing and successfully conquering these challenges leading to increased student achievement. Using scenarios and scholarly resources, the book follows one coachs journey from her first day as an instructional or academic coach through her development to an experienced coach who is prepared to help new coaches. The discussion of the theoretical basis for teaching and learning provides the basis for examining various approaches to coaching, methods of data collection and analysis, the components of teacher evaluation systems, and methods for implementing these ideas into the K-12 educational setting. This book is a must read for all coaches and teacher leaders!

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Written by authors with extensive classroom and research experience, Coaching: Making a Difference for Teachers and Students provides a comprehensiveexplanation of methods for implementing coaching inany school and/orclassroom. The chapters provide a logical sequence with theory and concomitant examples serving as a useful guide for teachers. I highly recommendthis resourcefor all instructional coaches. -- Carol Todd, PhD, Rio Salado College
Coaching: Making a Difference for Teachers and Students covers a compelling variety of relevant topics in a logical progression. The inclusion of topics from coaching theory, instructional practices, teacher evaluation systems, learning theory, and classroom management provide an excellent foundation for beginning instructional coaches or experienced professionals. The end of chapter activities are appropriate for coursework or use in professional learning communities. Excellent book for supporting instructional coaches in their crucial role. -- Lauren Pantoja, Learning Design Coach, Chasco Middle School

Author Bio

Lin Carver, Ph. D, is a professor, literacy coach, author, and presenter with over 40 years of experience at the K-12 and the university level in both face to face and online formats. Dr. Carver is the Reading Program Administrator at Saint Leo University where she has been for the past seven years. She is active supporting the local K-12 school district and literacy associations, conducting research in the areas of literacy, technology, and student engagement, and presenting both nationally and internationally. Judith A. Orth, Ph.D., is a pedagogical professional with over 45 years of experience in public and higher education. She has a plentitude of publications and educational experience in the elementary/middle school classroom, public school administrator, university professor and university administrator, in both land and online academic institutions. Dr. Orth has presented at conferences, workshops and seminars and has been affiliated with Walden University for over 12 years. She is very active in local literacy foundations as well as national reading/educational associations.