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Student-Centered Coaching From a Distance
Coaching Moves for Virtual, Hybrid, and In-Person Classrooms
- Diane Sweeney - Diane Sweeney Consulting, Denver, CO
- Leanna S. Harris - Diane Sweeney Consulting, Denver, CO
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February 2021 | 192 pages | Corwin
Ideas, inspiration, and the ‘moves’ to keep student learning at the center of instructional coaching--no matter where it occurs
As we return to ‘normal’ the guidance in this book will ensure we continue to focus on deeply knowing our students, having a coherent and focused curriculum, and coaching from a place of formative assessment and evidence. Authors Diane Sweeney and Leanna Harris, whose best-selling books have influenced thousands of K-12 coaches, have written Student-Centered Coaching from a Distance to help coaches and teachers adapt. Each chapter includes coaching ‘moves’ that can be used in virtual, hybrid, and in person settings. These technology-focused moves are accompanied by language stems, note catchers, and other tools that provide structure and coherence to coaching conversations. Each chapter also provides specific moves that promote equity and work to remove many of the barriers that have been brought into clearer focus during the challenges of our times. Readers will find:
• a highly effective coaching approach tailored to the distance learning context
• strategies to help close opportunity gaps
• in-depth instruction for co-teaching from a distance
The enduring practices in this book will help coaches partner with teachers during challenging times and keep student learning at the center--for years to come.
As we return to ‘normal’ the guidance in this book will ensure we continue to focus on deeply knowing our students, having a coherent and focused curriculum, and coaching from a place of formative assessment and evidence. Authors Diane Sweeney and Leanna Harris, whose best-selling books have influenced thousands of K-12 coaches, have written Student-Centered Coaching from a Distance to help coaches and teachers adapt. Each chapter includes coaching ‘moves’ that can be used in virtual, hybrid, and in person settings. These technology-focused moves are accompanied by language stems, note catchers, and other tools that provide structure and coherence to coaching conversations. Each chapter also provides specific moves that promote equity and work to remove many of the barriers that have been brought into clearer focus during the challenges of our times. Readers will find:
• a highly effective coaching approach tailored to the distance learning context
• strategies to help close opportunity gaps
• in-depth instruction for co-teaching from a distance
The enduring practices in this book will help coaches partner with teachers during challenging times and keep student learning at the center--for years to come.
Dedication
About the Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1: Keep the Focus on Student Learning
Chapter 2: Mini Coaching Cycles: A Structure to Engage Teachers in This Moment
Chapter 3: Using Student Evidence from a Distance
Chapter 4: Co-Plan with Teachers and Teams
Chapter 5: Co-Teach Virtually and In Person
Chapter 6: Coaching for Rigor and Engagement
Chapter 7: Building Partnerships in Challenging Times
Resource A: Results-Based Coaching Tool
Resource B: Coaching Logs for Full and Mini Coaching Cycles
Resource C: Co-Planning Tools
Resource D: Protocols and Agreements
Resource E: Tools for Self-Assessment
Resource F: Language for Coaching
Resource G: Checklists for Coaching
References
Index
Free resources
Tool: Virtual and In-Person Co-Teaching Moves
This tool provides moves for co-assessing whether it is in-person or virtual learning.
Move 3: Look for and Build on Students' Strengths
This excerpt explains that another way coaches can support teachers in getting the most out of using student evidence is by helping them take an asset-based approach to the process.
Think in New Ways About Student Evidence
This excerpt explains how to use student evidence as a driver for learning and how to be thoughtful about which evidence to use.
Move 1: Continue to Coach in a Way That's Student-Centered
This excerpt explains how and why coaching should remain student-centered.
