Instructional coaches and the instructional leadership team

by Dean T. Spaulding

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 teacher; adapting data and analysis into usable information for the team; and recruiting, training, and supporting new instructional...