A Guide to Coaching: Resources, Strategies, and Insights for an Effective Instructional Coaching Program

The data surrounding the impact and effectiveness of instructional coaching is clear. Coaching matters in education. However, many districts, administrators, teachers, and even coaches themselves still remain unclear on exactly what the day-to-day duties of the job entail.

This guide was created in collaboration with instructional coaches, administrators, and teacher leaders who have boots-on-the-ground experience and wisdom on the topic of coaching. Topics include everything from proving the effectiveness of an instructional coaching program, to marketing oneself as a coach, to powerful coaching principles and skills, such as listening, providing reflective feedback, and utilizing the blended coaching model. The appendix provides access to dozens of resources that can be duplicated and used the very next day.

This guide is written as a turn-to-the-page-you-need resource, rather than a cover-to-cover read. Take a look inside to uncover practical strategies and resources on instructional coaching.