The EduCoach Survival Guide: Tips. Tools. Inspiration. And an occasional escape hatch.

by Lindsay Deacon, Dr. Jim Knight (Foreword), Tabitha Ivy Solar (Illustrator)

Your Essential Companion for Tackling Everyday Coaching Challenges Have you missed a classroom observation because you were asked to substitute teach? Been assigned to “fix” a teacher? Had a teacher who chronically cancels meetings? Are teachers (and possibly even your principal) confused about what you actually do as a coach? You are not alone! As a coach, there is no shortage of situations that can throw a wrench in your plans for helping teachers. While other books on coaching provide an invaluable overview of the profession, our guide is a resource for when things aren’t going as planned. We'll lead you through the maze of obstacles, both big and small, that can arise when coaching. From avoiding pat answers to turning tricky situations into opportunities, this survival guide will help you tackle everyday challenges and have more fun doing your job. This is not a book that tells you what to do—rather it is meant to be consulted on-the-fly when you need help figuring out what to do next. In each of the 58 scenarios, we will help you 1. Choose your own best plan of action 2. Game out contingency plans and follow-up steps 3. Gather the right tools and supplies 4. Find sources of inspiration 5. Protect yourself from burnout. Packed with anecdotes, stories, tips, and tricks, this book provides invaluable insights to help you navigate the complexities of being a coach. Discover plans for fostering teamwork, navigating meetings with teachers and principals, and handling emergencies so that you can stay calm and engaged during your most challenging coaching experiences. Unlock your full potential as an instructional coach with The EduCoach Survival Guide and learn how to take control of your role and become the coach your school needs.

381 pages, Paperback

Published July 3, 2023

About the author

LINDSAY DEACON is a School Improvement Coach and Professional Learning Facilitator in Portland, Oregon. She earned her Master's in Teaching and Master's in Education & Administration from Concordia University, with a focus on urban and diverse school environments. Lindsay has worked under Dr. Jim Knight's leadership on his Instructional Coaching team and on Professor John Hattie's Visible Learning team at Corwin Press. Outside of her professional work, Lindsay's greatest passions are exercising and rereading A Game of Thrones. She also impersonates flight attendants from time to time.

Reviews

[Susan Norton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Provides a lot of strategies to address a number of common issues that I have faced or anticipate facing in the near future.
The book is laid out well and allows for easy access to the specific information or strategies or templates that I need.

[Tiffany Wilbourn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is AMAZING! It is a must read for anyone in an instructional coaching role! It has real life scenarios & practical solutions to put into practice immediately.

The tools & protocols included are also most helpful when working with teams in your building.

It’s definitely a go to when situations arise & you need help with the day to day expectations of an instructional coach.