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Includes 58 real-life coaching scenarios, such as:
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– The coach observed a lesson that completely bombed
– The teacher chronically cancels meetings
– The principal doesn’t understand the coach’s role
– The coach is losing passion—or on the edge of burnout
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Paperback. Condition: new. Solar, Tabitha Ivy; Spingies, Silke (illustrator). Paperback. Your Essential Companion for Tackling Everyday Coaching ChallengesHave you missed a classroom observation because you were asked to substitute teach? Been assigned to "fix" a teacher? Had a teacher who chronically cancels meetings? Are teachers (and possibly even your principal) confused about what you actually do as a coach? You are not alone!As a coach, there is no shortage of situations that can throw a wrench in your plans for helping teachers. While other books on coaching provide an invaluable overview of the profession, our guide is a resource for when things aren't going as planned. We'll lead you through the maze of obstacles, both big and small, that can arise when coaching. This is not a book that tells you what to do-rather it is meant to be consulted on-the-fly when you need help figuring out what to do next.In each of the 58 scenarios, we will help you to: 1. Choose your own best plan of action2. Game out contingency plans and follow-up steps3. Gather the right tools and supplies4. Find sources of inspiration5. Protect yourself from burnout.Unlock your full potential as an instructional coach and learn how to take control of your role and become the coach your school needs. Sample Scenario List1 The Coach Is New And Needs To Quickly Build Relationships And Establish Credibility2 The Coach's Caseload Is "Too Big"3 The Coach Has A Lot Of New Teachers To Onboard4 The Coach Observed A Lesson "Bomb"6 The Coach Is Assigned To "Fix" A Teacher7 The Coach Is In "The Friend Zone"8 The Coach Is Having A Hard Time "Liking" A Client9 The Coach Wants To "Break Up" With A Teacher10 The Coach "Lost Their Cool" In A Meeting11 The Coach Is Asked To Model In A Classroom Not Set Up For Success12 The Coach Is Asked To Make Lesson Plans For A Teacher13 The Coach Is Assigned Excessive Duties (That Affect Time To Coach)14 The Coach Is Part-Time Or Assigned Multiple Roles15 The Coach Has Committee Or Team Overload18 The Coach Feels Isolated21 The Coach's Time Gets Hijacked At Staff Meetings22 The Coach Has Lost The Passion24 The Coach Is On The Edge Of (Or Experiencing) Burnout25 The Coach Is Returning From (Family) Leave26 Teachers Don't Understand The Role Of Coach27 Teachers Don't Think They Have Enough Time For Coaching28 Teacher Chronically Cancels Meetings At The Last Minute30 Teachers See Coach As Technology "Helper"32 Teacher Is Hesitant To Try Something New33 Teacher Feels Overloaded Or Is On The Edge Of Burnout34 Teacher Is Resistant To Change35 Teachers Regularly Engage In Gossip36 Teachers Use Toxic Language Or Behavior38 Teacher Had A Personal Emergency That Impacts Them Emotionally39 Teacher Is Getting Feedback From Too Many Sources41 Principal Is Not Clear On The Coach's Role42 The Coach Wants To Build Better Relationship With Principal43 Principal Has "Shiny Object Syndrome"44 Principal Cancels Meetings Or Does Not See A Need to Schedule Regular Meetings46 Principal Relies Too Heavily On The Coach48 Principal Seeks Confidential Details About Teachers From The Coach49 The Coach Is Having A Hard Time "Liking" The Principal 50 Teachers Lack Structured Time To Meet Together51 Team Members Don't Get Along With Each Other53 Team Members Are Chronically Late To Team Meetings54 Team Members Don't See A Reason For Meeting Together56 The Same People Are Always In Charge58 Teachers Don't Follow Agenda In Meetings Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798377187356
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