Gail M. Smith, “Instructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team: A Guide for School-Building Improvement” – eBook

Supercharge school improvement with instructional coaches!How can coaches seamlessly integrate themselves into the fabric of a school and help teachers improve their practice from day one? This unique companion provides an inside look at the day-to-day work of an instructional coach and offers field-tested activities, materials, and data collection forms for coaches and instructional leadership teams. The authors address common challenges, including: – Observing classrooms and providing formative feedback  – Reaching out to the hesitant or resistant teacher – Adapting data and analysis into usable information for the team – Recruiting, training, and supporting new instructional coaches