Have 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! While other books on coaching provide an invaluable overview of the profession, our Survival Guide is a resource for when things aren\'t going as planned.
So grab your metaphorical hiking boots and cram our guidebook into your pack, knowing that you\'ve got a trusty reference tool for emergencies! Included Scenarios: 1 The Coach Is New And Needs To Quickly Build Relationships And Establish Credibility 2 The Coach\'s Caseload Is Too Big 3 The Coach Observed A Lesson Bomb 4 The Coach Needs A Confidential Workspace 5 The Coach Is Assigned To Fix A Teacher 6 The Coach Is In The Friend Zone 7 The Coach Is Having A Hard Time Liking A Client 8 The Coach Lost Their Cool In A Meeting 9 The Coach Is Asked To Model In A Classroom Not Set Up For Success 10 The Coach Is Asked To Make Lesson Plans For A Teacher 11 The Coach Is Assigned Excessive Duties (That Affect Time To Coach) 12 The Coach Needs A System For Managing Time 13 The Coach Feels Isolated 14 The Coach Wants To Collect Data On Their Coaching 15 The Coach Needs A Mentor 16 The Coach Is Returning From (Family) Leave 17 Teachers Don\'t Understand The Role Of Coach 18 Teachers Don\'t Think They Have Enough Time For Coaching 19 Teacher Chronically Cancels Meetings at the Last Minute 20 Coaching Conversations Frequently Get Interrupted 21 Teachers See Coach As Technology Helper 22 Teacher Is Nervous About Video Recording 23 Teacher Is Hesitant Have you missed a classro.
With the right guidance, even the difficult parts of coaching can be an exciting journey for those who truly want to impact the learning of teachers and students.
Protect yourself from burnout.
Find sources of inspiration 5.
Gather the right tools and supplies 4.
Game out contingency plans and follow-up steps 3.
Choose your own best plan of action 2.
In each of the 47 scenarios it discusses, we will help you to: 1.
Meant to be consulted on the fly, this book details a wide variety of tactics for overcoming obstacles that frequently prevent a coach from helping others improve, all while embracing the irregularities, idiosyncrasies, and even absurdities of working with adults.
Have 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! While other books on coaching provide an invaluable overview of the profession, our Survival Guide is a resource for when things aren\'t going as planned
