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Instructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team A Guide for School-Building Improvement

Spaulding, Dean T. Smith, Gail M.
Heftet / 2012 / Engelsk

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ISBN
9781452226385
Publisert
2012-10-03
Utgiver
Vendor
Corwin Press Inc
Vekt
340 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
177 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
160

Forfatter
Spaulding, Dean T.
Smith, Gail M.

Biographical note

Dr. Dean T. Spaulding is currently an assistant professor at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, where he teaches educational research and program evaluation. Dr. Spaulding is the former chair of the Teaching Evaluation SIG for the American Evaluation Association. He also has been a professional evaluator/researcher for fifteen years and has in-depth experience serving as an evaluator on multiple state and federally funded projects. More specifically, he has conducted evaluation for programs focusing on K-12 settings, the use of technology in the classroom, as well as working in the area of teaching and learning with at-risk youth populations. At the government/state agency level, Dr. Spaulding has conducted research and provided programmatic feedback for New York State Department of Education, New York Sate Department of Public Health, and the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). Dr. Spaulding also is one of the authors of Methods in Educational Research: From Theory to Practice, 2006, Jossey-Bass Wiley, San Francisco, and the author of Program Evaluation in Practice: Core Concepts and Examples for discussion and Analysis (2008), Jossey-Bass Wiley, and Action Research for School Leaders (2012). Dr. Spaulding is also a consultant at Z Score Inc. dspaulding@zscore.net Gail Smith, a native of Brooklyn New York, received her BA and MS at State University College at Oneonta, NY. She received her masters' in education administration at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Her thirty-six year career at an upstate New York urban school district included positions as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent of schools. In 1988, Gail was one of five finalists for New York State Teacher of the Year. After retiring, Ms. Smith worked for two years as an administrator at two different schools on Native American reservations in Arizona and New Mexico. She returned to her home district in July 2008 to work as a consultant and mentor for their Instructional Leadership/Instructional Coaches project. She also is the proud mother of three children.

Instructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team A Guide for School-Building Improvement

Spaulding, Dean T. Smith, Gail M.
Heftet / 2012 / Engelsk
Spaulding, Dean T. Smith, Gail M.
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Supercharge school improvement with instructional coaches!For instructional coaches, no two days are ever the same. This unique companion melds theory and practice to show how coaches can seamlessly integrate themselves into the fabric of the school and help teachers improve their practice from day one. Dean Spaulding and Gail Smith address common challenges of coaches and instructional leadership teams, including:Observing classrooms and providing formative feedback Reaching out to the hesitant or resistant teacherAdapting data and analysis into usable information for the teamRecruiting, training, and supporting new instructional coachesJournal entries based on the real-life experiences give an inside look at the day-to-day work of an instructional coach and the power of coaching to improve teacher effectiveness. The book also includes field-tested activities, materials, and forms for collecting data, navigating busy days, and organizing information. Instructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team is ideal for those wanting to learn best practices to engage educators and support teacher evaluation reform.'This book would have made my life SO much easier. I highly recommend it to new and experienced instructional coaches alike!'uKathy Ferrell, Instructional CoachExcelsior Springs Middle School, MO'This is a wonderful resource. Even schools without instructional coaches will benefit from the strategies and suggestions included. ItAEs an excellent book even for those who shy away from data analysis!'uAnn Dargon, Assistant Superintendent of SchoolsWestport Community Schools, MA
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This unique companion provides an inside look at the daily work of an instructional coach and offers activities, materials, and data collection forms.
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. I'm So Glad You're Here! The First Day as an Instructional Coach What Is an Instructional Coach (IC)? The Instructional Coach - The Early Explorer Step One: Establish an Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Step Two: Establish a Job Description for the IC Step Three: Establish the Role and Responsibilities for the IC Step Four: Develop an Action Plan for the IC Summary 2. The Instructional Coach and the Instructional Leadership Team: A Unique Approach The Priorities of a School Leader Priority Two and Strong Instructional Leadership (SIL) The Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) An Equal and Shared Voice Basic Steps for the ILT Summary 3. Refocus and Start Again! The Instructional Leadership Team Supporting the Instructional Coach How the IC Carries Out the ILT's Plan Selection and Implementation of a New Curriculum IC Providing Professional Development (PD) and Technical Assistance Feedback for the ILT Professional Development for the IC Using Data to Support the ILT and IC The "Why Is That?" Analysis Technique Ways the Principal Can Support the IC How to Work With the Principal Dos and Don'ts for the Principal/IC Meeting Summary 4. The Day-to-Day Work of the Instructional Coach Getting Started Basic Ways to Work With Teachers Working With Teachers in Their Classrooms Summary 5. An Idea for the Day: Strategies and Ideas to Encourage Engagement Between Teachers and the ILT Summary 6. Assessing Individual and Group Strengths: Strategies for Working With the Resistant Teacher Who Is the Resistant Teacher? The IC and Private Investigator Search and Rescue: Thirteen Strategies for Mining for Gold Summary 7. Changing Teacher Practices Through Classroom Field-Testing - The ILT's Role Classroom Field-Testing: A Possible Open Door? Professional Development Activity How The Instructional Leadership Team Can Support Action Research Presenting Classroom Field-Testing Projects Summary 8. The ILT's Role in Changing Teacher Practices Buildingwide Professional Development and Changing Teacher Practices The Role of the IC in Changing Teacher Practices: A Buildingwide Effort Steps in Establishing a Large-Scale Evidence-Based Framework The Power of Evidence-Based Classroom Studies Summary 9. A New Coach in Town! The ILT's Role in Training New Instructional Coaches What Has Happened Here? What Should Everyone Do? The Game Plan: Get Started Right Away! Player/Coach: Mentor Coaching 101 What's in It for Me? Benefits of the New Mentor Coach Role Advice From The Field: Tips From Current Instructional Coaches Everyone Wins: Coaching the Coach Sharpens Everyone's Game 10. Toolbox for the Instructional Coach: Examples of Surveys, Protocols, and Tools Parent Survey Teacher Survey Workshop Training Teacher Survey Professional Development Planning Sheet IC Planning Sheet #1 IC Planning Sheet #2 IC Planning Sheet #3 IC Planning Sheet #4 IC Planning Sheet #5 IC Planning Sheet #6 Needs Assessment Survey Promising Practices Building Survey References Index
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This book would have made my life SO much easier the last four years that I have spent as an Instructional Coach. I would highly recommend it to new or experienced instructional coaches alike! -- Kathy Ferrell, Instructional CoachInstructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team provides a plethora of information to help the first year coach to develop his or her skill set. -- Tanna H. Nicely, Assistant PrincipalThis is a wonderful resource. Even schools without Instructional Coaches will benefit from the strategies and suggestions included in this book. It's an excellent book even for those who shy away from data analysis! -- Ann Dargon, Assistant Superintendent of SchoolsThis book provides the essential guide for campuses implementing the instructional coaching model to maintain the focus and integrity of their program. -- Cathy Patterson, Teacher
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Supercharge school improvement with instructional coaches!For instructional coaches, no two days are ever the same. This unique companion melds theory and practice to show how coaches can seamlessly integrate themselves into the fabric of the school and help teachers improve their practice from day one. Dean Spaulding and Gail Smith address common challenges of coaches and instructional leadership teams, including:Observing classrooms and providing formative feedback Reaching out to the hesitant or resistant teacherAdapting data and analysis into usable information for the teamRecruiting, training, and supporting new instructional coachesJournal entries based on the real-life experiences give an inside look at the day-to-day work of an instructional coach and the power of coaching to improve teacher effectiveness. The book also includes field-tested activities, materials, and forms for collecting data, navigating busy days, and organizing information. Instructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team is ideal for those wanting to learn best practices to engage educators and support teacher evaluation reform.'This book would have made my life SO much easier. I highly recommend it to new and experienced instructional coaches alike!'uKathy Ferrell, Instructional CoachExcelsior Springs Middle School, MO'This is a wonderful resource. Even schools without instructional coaches will benefit from the strategies and suggestions included. ItAEs an excellent book even for those who shy away from data analysis!'uAnn Dargon, Assistant Superintendent of SchoolsWestport Community Schools, MA
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This unique companion provides an inside look at the daily work of an instructional coach and offers activities, materials, and data collection forms.
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. I'm So Glad You're Here! The First Day as an Instructional Coach What Is an Instructional Coach (IC)? The Instructional Coach - The Early Explorer Step One: Establish an Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Step Two: Establish a Job Description for the IC Step Three: Establish the Role and Responsibilities for the IC Step Four: Develop an Action Plan for the IC Summary 2. The Instructional Coach and the Instructional Leadership Team: A Unique Approach The Priorities of a School Leader Priority Two and Strong Instructional Leadership (SIL) The Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) An Equal and Shared Voice Basic Steps for the ILT Summary 3. Refocus and Start Again! The Instructional Leadership Team Supporting the Instructional Coach How the IC Carries Out the ILT's Plan Selection and Implementation of a New Curriculum IC Providing Professional Development (PD) and Technical Assistance Feedback for the ILT Professional Development for the IC Using Data to Support the ILT and IC The "Why Is That?" Analysis Technique Ways the Principal Can Support the IC How to Work With the Principal Dos and Don'ts for the Principal/IC Meeting Summary 4. The Day-to-Day Work of the Instructional Coach Getting Started Basic Ways to Work With Teachers Working With Teachers in Their Classrooms Summary 5. An Idea for the Day: Strategies and Ideas to Encourage Engagement Between Teachers and the ILT Summary 6. Assessing Individual and Group Strengths: Strategies for Working With the Resistant Teacher Who Is the Resistant Teacher? The IC and Private Investigator Search and Rescue: Thirteen Strategies for Mining for Gold Summary 7. Changing Teacher Practices Through Classroom Field-Testing - The ILT's Role Classroom Field-Testing: A Possible Open Door? Professional Development Activity How The Instructional Leadership Team Can Support Action Research Presenting Classroom Field-Testing Projects Summary 8. The ILT's Role in Changing Teacher Practices Buildingwide Professional Development and Changing Teacher Practices The Role of the IC in Changing Teacher Practices: A Buildingwide Effort Steps in Establishing a Large-Scale Evidence-Based Framework The Power of Evidence-Based Classroom Studies Summary 9. A New Coach in Town! The ILT's Role in Training New Instructional Coaches What Has Happened Here? What Should Everyone Do? The Game Plan: Get Started Right Away! Player/Coach: Mentor Coaching 101 What's in It for Me? Benefits of the New Mentor Coach Role Advice From The Field: Tips From Current Instructional Coaches Everyone Wins: Coaching the Coach Sharpens Everyone's Game 10. Toolbox for the Instructional Coach: Examples of Surveys, Protocols, and Tools Parent Survey Teacher Survey Workshop Training Teacher Survey Professional Development Planning Sheet IC Planning Sheet #1 IC Planning Sheet #2 IC Planning Sheet #3 IC Planning Sheet #4 IC Planning Sheet #5 IC Planning Sheet #6 Needs Assessment Survey Promising Practices Building Survey References Index
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This book would have made my life SO much easier the last four years that I have spent as an Instructional Coach. I would highly recommend it to new or experienced instructional coaches alike! -- Kathy Ferrell, Instructional CoachInstructional Coaches and the Instructional Leadership Team provides a plethora of information to help the first year coach to develop his or her skill set. -- Tanna H. Nicely, Assistant PrincipalThis is a wonderful resource. Even schools without Instructional Coaches will benefit from the strategies and suggestions included in this book. It's an excellent book even for those who shy away from data analysis! -- Ann Dargon, Assistant Superintendent of SchoolsThis book provides the essential guide for campuses implementing the instructional coaching model to maintain the focus and integrity of their program. -- Cathy Patterson, Teacher
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781452226385
Publisert
2012-10-03
Utgiver
Vendor
Corwin Press Inc
Vekt
340 gr
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
177 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
160

Forfatter
Spaulding, Dean T.
Smith, Gail M.

Biographical note

Dr. Dean T. Spaulding is currently an assistant professor at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, where he teaches educational research and program evaluation. Dr. Spaulding is the former chair of the Teaching Evaluation SIG for the American Evaluation Association. He also has been a professional evaluator/researcher for fifteen years and has in-depth experience serving as an evaluator on multiple state and federally funded projects. More specifically, he has conducted evaluation for programs focusing on K-12 settings, the use of technology in the classroom, as well as working in the area of teaching and learning with at-risk youth populations. At the government/state agency level, Dr. Spaulding has conducted research and provided programmatic feedback for New York State Department of Education, New York Sate Department of Public Health, and the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). Dr. Spaulding also is one of the authors of Methods in Educational Research: From Theory to Practice, 2006, Jossey-Bass Wiley, San Francisco, and the author of Program Evaluation in Practice: Core Concepts and Examples for discussion and Analysis (2008), Jossey-Bass Wiley, and Action Research for School Leaders (2012). Dr. Spaulding is also a consultant at Z Score Inc. dspaulding@zscore.net Gail Smith, a native of Brooklyn New York, received her BA and MS at State University College at Oneonta, NY. She received her masters' in education administration at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Her thirty-six year career at an upstate New York urban school district included positions as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent of schools. In 1988, Gail was one of five finalists for New York State Teacher of the Year. After retiring, Ms. Smith worked for two years as an administrator at two different schools on Native American reservations in Arizona and New Mexico. She returned to her home district in July 2008 to work as a consultant and mentor for their Instructional Leadership/Instructional Coaches project. She also is the proud mother of three children.

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