Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Level
- Diane Sweeney - Diane Sweeney Consulting, Denver, CO
Written for coaches who work with secondary teachers in all content areas, Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Level offers rich case studies and practical tips and tools. Coaches and administrators get real-world specifics on
Core practices for tackling the unique challenges of coaching across a variety of content areas at the secondary level
Extending coaching to teams of teachers, rather than just individuals
Using standards, such as the Common Core, to coach toward specific goals for student learning
Embedding formative assessments into coaching conversations
Moving past teacher resistance
Working in tandem with principals to ensure that coaching accomplishes the goal of increased student learning
With graphic organizers, planning matrices, and other valuable resources, this step-by-step guide is your ultimate roadmap to coaching success. By focusing coaching on student learning—rather than on fixing teachers—you can make a measurable impact on student achievement.
"The true test of the effectiveness of coaching is whether or not students improve. Diane Sweeney’s new book is incredibly helpful explaining how to set student goals and measure progress toward them. Any instructional coach should find the book an essential resource."
"Diane Sweeney's work on coaching has profoundly impacted my thinking. In my work with instructional coaching and coaching programs I am shifting my focus to student centered conversations. This latest book has given me additional tools for challenging coaches to move to this level of depth in their work."
"Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Level provides both veteran and novice instructional coaches and school leaders with practical tips and tools they can use to move instructional coaching from focusing on teacher behavior to focusing on student learning. It provides strategies to help demonstrate the direct impact that coaching has on student achievement."
"This book is a fresh look at the topic of coaching, geared specifically for the secondary school setting, and taking into consideration the transition to Common Core and the increased focus on teacher effectiveness. This is a must read no matter what your experience has been with instructional coaching in the past: effective or ineffective."
"Finally, a book that affirms the hard work that teachers, coaches, and administrators are doing to ensure learning and growth for all students"
