Coaching Matters

by Joellen Killion, Cindy Harrison, Chris Bryan

This book brushes aside the magic and mystery to reveal how coaching can make a difference. Each chapter describes an element of what research and the authors' firsthand experiences know it takes to make coaching effective. The book covers: ? Characteristics that distinguish effective coaching programs; ? Attributes that affect teaching practices, student achievement, and school culture; ? Practices that lead to results for teachers and students; ? Responsibilities of coaches; ? Strategies for individual coaches, principals, and school systems to build a stronger coaching program; and more. Every chapter is accompanied by tools, including extended readings, resources to use with teachers, strategies for accomplishing the work, and real-life examples to build on.

Genres: Education

190 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Sherrie Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

In today's fast paced educational world where changes affect everyone from children to parents to teachers themselves, a resource such as this is a wonderful help.

Early in the book the authors made their case about the effectiveness of school coaching from research studies.

This is a must read for all educators who want to be on the top of their game in promoting high achievement within their student body.

[Jessie · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is some great information in this book. It was clear and thorough, and I'm very glad the people making coaching decisions in my district are reading it. But since it's geared toward a more administrative perspective, it wasn't my favorite book on coaching.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book if you are an administrator contemplating the implementation of instructional coaching or trying to improve your program; if you are a coach who is seeking to advocate for the conditions and resources that lead to successful coaching programs,\; or if you are an outside consultant working to improve contracting and understandings around how coaching really works. This is a comprehensive resource on the what's, how's, and must's of coaching. I especially appreciated the emphasis on the active learning roles for principals, ongoing professional development necessary for coaches, and action steps for implementation. Brilliant reflection tools, implementation steps, and evaluation considerations.