Table of Contents
About the Author ix
Introduction 1
Who This Book is For 4
Our Road Map 4
Reflection Questions 6
Chapter 1 A Portrait of You, an Instructional Coach 9
Leadership Traits 9
Identify Your Why 15
Identify Your Values 18
Reflection Questions 25
Defining Leadership 27
Chapter 2 An Effective Coaching Relationship 29
Ask Good Questions 30
Listen Like Heaven 33
Empathize 38
An Invitation 40
Reflection Questions 41
Chapter 3 The Phases of the School Year and the Four Types of Support 43
The Phases of the School Year 43
The Four Types of Support 48
Determine What Phase a Teacher Is In 52
Reflection Questions 54
Chapter 4 Physical and Institutional Support for New and New-to-the-Building Teachers 57
Inclusion 58
Respect 64
Affection 65
Cooperation 68
Late Hires 69
Reflection Questions 71
Chapter 5 Emotional Support and Educator Wellness for All Teachers 73
The Impact of the Challenges Teachers Face 74
Now What? An Action Plan to Prioritize Educator Wellness 79
Additional Strategies for Emotional Support 86
Reflection Questions 91
Action Plan to Organize Daily Tasks 93
Chapter 6 Instructional Support for All Teachers 95
Develop Expertise 95
Generalized and Specialized Supports for New Educators 111
Generalized and Specialized Instructional Support for Experienced Teachers 114
Reflection Questions 118
Guidelines for Encouraging Teacher Self-Reflection 120
Epilogue 121
References and Resources 123
Index 135
