1st Edition
Instructional Coaching from A to Z Easy Strategies for K-5 Coaches
A. Adjusting to Your New Role B. Building a Climate and Culture C. Coaching Takes Many Forms D. Data Is the Foundation E. Engaging Multiple Generations of Teachers F. Feedback for Everyone G. Growth Is a Process H. How the Past, Present, and Future Inform Us about Coaching I. It’s About Building Capacity J. Jumping Through Budget Hoops K. Keys to Effective Professional Development L. Looking for the Right Things: Classroom Observations M. Motivational Aspects of Coaching N. Nuances of Communication O. Ownership Enhances Coaching P. Partnering with Administrators Q. Quality Professional Learning Communities R. Risk-Taking S. Sustaining Success T. Trust Is the Foundation U. Using AI in Coaching V. Valuing the Evaluation of Your Program W. Working with Resistant Teachers X. X Factor: Organization and Time Management Y. You Are Important—Self-Coaching for Success Z. Zooming in on Dilemmas
Biography
Ronald Williamson is a professor emeritus of educational leadership at Eastern Michigan University. Ron has worked with schools across the country, including several large urban districts, as a leadership coach funded by the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation and the Galef Institute of Los Angeles, with suburban districts on a variety of school reform issues and with rural Oregon districts on issues of college access for underrepresented groups.
Barbara R. Blackburn is ranked in the Top 30 Global Gurus in Education. What differentiates her approximately 40 books are her easily executable concrete examples based on decades of experience as a teacher, professor, and consultant. Barbara presents workshops for educators on topics such as productive struggle, high expectations, scaffolding for support, instructional strategies, and leadership.
