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Curriculum Overview

Phase One Phase Two

Course 1: World-Class Schooling: Vision and Goals

Course 2: Focusing on Teaching and Learning

Course 3: Developing Capacity and Commitment

Course 4: Driving for Results

Unit 1: The Educational Challenge

Unit 2: The Principal as Strategic Thinker

Unit 3: Elements of Standards-Based Instructional Systems

Unit 4: Foundations of Effective Learning

Unit 5: Leadership for Excellence in Literacy

Unit 6: Leadership for Excellence in Math

Unit 7: Leadership for Excellence in Science

Unit 8: Promoting Professional Learning & Johnson Simulation

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Unit 9: Principal as Instructional Leader and Team Builder

Unit 10: Principal as Ethical Leader

Unit 11: Principal as Driver of Change

Unit 12: Leading for Results

Final Simulation

Cohort Based Classroom LearningOnline Learning

Action Learning Project (ALP)

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Course Outline

1. Effects of coaching on learning and instruction

2. A five step instructional coaching process

3. Coaching communication skillsGrounding assumptions in facts (Ladder of Inference)Careful listening (Left-Hand Column)Asking the right questionsProviding meaningful feedbackAdapting coaching styles

4. Ideas for promoting coaching in schools

You will learn:

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Key Questions

What is the role of coaching in a standards-based school?

What steps are necessary to effectively coach individuals and groups?

What knowledge and skills are needed to be an effective instructional coach?

How does an instructional coach engage the teacher in a coaching conversation effectively?

When is it best for the principal to be the instructional coach? When is it best for someone else to fill the role?

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Key Questions

How can the five steps in the instructional coaching process be adapted to fit a variety of coaching situations?

How can coaching be used at my school to improve student achievement?

What school conditions are necessary for coaching to be most effective?

What aspects of coaching are most important for me to share with my faculty?

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Day One Outline

Introduction to Coaching

Instructional Coaching Process

Beginning Coaching Practice

Review of Coaching Skills

Applying Coaching Skills

Coaching Demonstration

Individual and Group Coaching Analysis

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Jim Knight

“When people talk about learning, the experience should be exciting, energizing, and empowering. After talking together, both instructional coaches and teachers should feel more competent and committed to making a difference in children’s lives.” Instructional Coaching: a partnership approach to improving instruction by Jim Knight – Page ix

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   "Once used to bolster troubled staffers, coaching now is part of the standard leadership development training for elite executives and talented up-and-comers at IBM, Motorola, J.P. Morgan, Chase, and Hewlett Packard.  These companies are discreetly giving their best prospects what star athletes have long had:  a trusted adviser to help reach their goals."  CNN.com

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John Kotter

"What's really driving the boom in coaching, is this:  as we move from 30 miles an hour to 70 to 120 to 180......as we go from driving straight down the road to making right turns and left turns to abandoning  cars and getting motorcycles...the whole game changes, and a lot of people are trying to keep up, learn how not to fall."  John Kotter, Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School

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John Whitmore

“Coaching is unlocking a person’s potential to

maximize their own performance. It is helping

them to learn rather than teaching them.”

John Whitmore

Coaching for Performance

Quote: http://pw1.netcom.com/~spritex/coach.html

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Jack Welch

An organization's ability to learn, and translate

that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate

competitive advantage.

Jack Welch

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Ara Paraseghian

“A good coach will make his players see

what they can be rather than what they are.”

Ara Paraseghian

Notre Dame Football

Quote: http://www.cyber-nation.com/victory/quotations/authors/quotes_parasheghian_ara.html

Photo: http://und.ocsn.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/parseghian_ara00.html

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Impact of Coaching

Transfer of Staff Development to Practice(percentage of participants)

Gain Thorough

Knowledge

Demonstration of Skills

Transfer to Work

Setting

Study of theory 10% 5% 0%

Demonstrations 30% 20% 0%

Low Risk Practice

60% 60% 5%

Peer Coaching 95% 95% 95%

Joyce, Bruce and Beverly Showers, Student Achievement Through Staff Development, 3rd edition, 86-87. Alexandra, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2002.

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Instruction Coaching Definition

"In a standards-based

school, coaching is a

learning process focused

on best practices and

designed to enhance a

teacher's capability to

improve instruction for all

students, leading to

higher achievement."

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Instructional Coaching Key Points

A coach supports the teacher by understanding the individual teacher’s style and strengths, and then helping the teacher revise his/her practices within the context of the school’s goals and change efforts.

Together, the coach and teacher consider data from multiple perspectives, explore different ways to incorporate sound instructional practices into his/her way of teaching, and design a plan of action.

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Instructional Coaching Key Points

The coach encourages and supports the teacher’s reflection about his/her classroom practices.

The coach provides ongoing feedback and support as the teacher implements the action plan.

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Instructional Coaching Key Points

Coaching is a non-evaluative, learning relationship.

 Coaching occurs through conversation and requires a relationship based on mutual trust and respect.

Fundamental coaching skills include: relationship building; listening, observing, and questioning; offering feedback; action planning; and ensuring accountability.

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Instructional Coaching Process

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Focus on Specific Aspects—Teacher Needs and Student AchievementDon’t try to focus on too many things at once.Choose a focus that aligns with school standards.

Gather and Analyze dataDon’t skip this step! Understand the current

situation first.The coach and teacher(s) can share in this effort.

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Conduct a Coaching ConversationProvide a safe environment for reflection on

teaching.Don’t try to discuss every possible change; focus

on specifics.

Design an Action PlanNarrow it down to realistic actions instead of a

comprehensive list.Include a timeline, necessary resources, and

assessment ideas.

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Monitor the Action PlanReview specific, measurable results in actions and

behavioral changes.Compare the results to the agreed upon action

plan.

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Instructional CoachingStep One

1. Focus on specific aspects: Teacher needs and student achievement.Choose a focus that aligns with school standards.Don’t try to focus on too many things at once.

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John Wooden

“The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take action, move.”

John WoodenUCLA Basketball

Quote: http://www.basketball-plays-and-tips.com/john-wooden-quotes.html

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Instructional Coaching Step Two

1. Focus on specific aspects: Teacher needs and student achievement.

2. Gather and analyze data.

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Don Shula

“One thing I never want to be

accused of is ‘not noticing.’”

Don Shula

Miami Dolphins

Quote: http://www.cyber-nation.com/victory/quotations/authors/quotes_shula_don.html

Photo: http://www.phinatics.com/Don_Shula.htm

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Instructional CoachingStep Three

1. Focus on specific aspects: Teacher needs and student achievement.

2. Gather and analyze data.

3. Conduct a coaching conversation.

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John Wooden

“A coach is someone who

can give correction without

causing resentment.”

John Wooden

UCLA Basketball

Quote: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/j/q130013.html

Photo: http://www.woodenclassic.com/johnwooden.html

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Dorothy Nevill

“The real art of conversation is not

only to say the right thing at the

right place, but to leave unsaid the

wrong thing at the tempting

moment.”

Dorothy Nevill

British Author

Quote: http://www.bolmer.com/peopleskills.htm

Photo: http://www.npg.org.uk/live/search/portrait.asp?search=sp&sText=Dorothy+Nevill&rNo=0

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Instructional Coaching Step Four

1. Focus on specific aspects: Teacher needs and student achievement.

2. Gather and analyze data.

3. Conduct a coaching conversation.

4. Design an action plan.

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Tom Landry

“Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.”

Tom LandryDallas Cowboys

Quote: http://www.brainyquotes.com/quotes/quotes/t/q125246.html

Photo: http://www.goodbyemag.com/jan00/landry.html

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Instructional CoachingStep Five

1. Focus on specific aspects: Teacher needs and student achievement.

2. Gather and analyze data.

3. Conduct a coaching conversation.

4. Design an action plan.

5. Monitor the action plan.

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J. Deming

“People will perform measurably better if they know how they are performing.”

– J. Deming

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Feedback Process

Bacon, 21.

OBSERVATIONPERCEIVED

EFFECTSPAUSE SUGGESTION

Meaningful Feedback

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Qualities of Effective Feedback

Intended to help, not control or manipulate Understood as subjective perception—”I” language Delivered in the moment—or soon thereafter Presumes innocence—without attributing negative

motives Describes observed behaviors and impacts, not

evaluate or judge Authentic—candid, yet compassionate, to build trust

and respect Stimulates mutual learning and inspired action

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Instructional Coaching Process

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Felipe Alou

“He's always talking. He talks to the players about situations. You see him talking to the coaches a lot about what they're going to do.

It's like they have a game plan way in advance, and however the game goes dictates how they roll with it. They'll have a plan and talk about it between innings.”

Barry Bonds on San Francisco Giants manager Felipe Alou

Quote: http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/sports/bb/1875138

Photo: http://trunorth.thecentre.centennialcollege.ca/alou.html

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Instructional Coaching

1. Focus on specific aspects: Teacher needs and student achievement.

2. Gather and analyze data.3. Conduct a coaching conversation.

4. Design an action plan. 5. Monitor the action plan.

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Pat Summitt

“Teamwork is what makes common people capable of uncommon results.”

Pat SummittUniversity of Tennessee Basketball

Quote: http://ls2successcoaching.com/success_quotes.htm

Photo: http://www.hoophall.com/halloffamers/PatheadSummitt.htm

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Coaching Skills

The Ladder of InferenceLeft-hand ColumnEffective Questioning

Making empowering assumptionsUsing open-ended phrasingClarifying responses

Providing Meaningful FeedbackAdapting Coaching Styles

Advocacy – directive approachInquiry – non-directive approach

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Frank Robinson

“I had no trouble communicating. The players just didn't like what I had to say.”

Frank RobinsonMontreal Expos

Quote: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/f/q140163.html

Photo: http://espn.go.com/mlb/columns/rogers_phil/1452148.html

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Questioning Techniques

Make empowering assumptions

Use open-ended phrasingGeneral to specific questionsAvoid “why” questions

Clarify hindering statementsVague wordsRule wordsComparisons

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Feedback Process

Bacon, 21.

OBSERVATIONPERCEIVED

EFFECTSPAUSE SUGGESTION

Meaningful Feedback

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Tools for Analysis

Lesson Observation TemplateCoaching Conversation Skills ChecklistAction Plan TemplateFrom: Asking the Right Questions

Cause and Effect Diagram/Fishbone (pg 66-69)Force Field Analysis (pg 69-70)Pareto Charts (pg 72-75)Go For the Green (pg 120-123)

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Review of Day One

Definition of instructional coachingFive step process for instructional

coachingEffective questioningEffective feedbackIndividual and group coachingLessons Learned

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Pre-work For Day Two

Required Reading

The Heart of Coaching, by Thomas G. Crane“Coaching Language”“Coaching Through Dialogue”“Miscellaneous Coaching Tips”

Coaching Isn’t Just For Athletes: The Role of Teacher Leader, by Ellen Guiney

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Day Two Outline

Coaching Practice

Coaching Situation at your School

Coaching Culture

Coaching Presentations

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Coaching Culture

What kind of culture is needed within the school/district to support an effective instructional coaching program?

Consider:The role of the coachThe role of the teacherThe conditions/structures that should be in place

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Feedback slide

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Vince Lombardi

“Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, and civilization work.”

Vince LombardiGreen Bay Packers

Quote: http://olympia.fortunecity.com/white/225/vince.htm

Photo: www.vincelombardi.com

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Chuck Noll

“On coaching, telling is not teaching. It takes a desire to be a good teacher. . .The most important thing you have in coaching is a fight for the mind.”

Chuck NollPittsburgh Steelers

Quote: http://www.cffalconpride.com/Quotes.htm

Photo: http://cbs.sportsline.com/u/oneonone/chucknoll.html

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John Wooden

“Knowledge is not enough to get desired results.  You must have the more elusive ability to teach and to motivate.  This defines a leader; if you can't teach and you can't motivate, you can't lead.”

John WoodenUCLA Basketball

Quote: http://www.coachlikeapro.com/coaches-are-leaders.html

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Brian Billick

“From a technical standpoint, you may be the best coach in the industry, but if you cannot effectively communicate with your players, coaches, and management, your understanding of the game is of little use.”

Brian BillickBaltimore Ravens

Quote: Billick, Brian. Competitive Leadership, 90. Chicago: Triumph Books, 2001.

Photo: http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/orl-spt-nflgallery7102002,0,5348859.photogallery?index=5

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Don Shula

“There’s nothing wrong with setting goals,

but it doesn’t mean a thing if you don’t pay

attention to the day-to-day details.”

Don Shula

Miami Dolphins

Quote: http://pw1.netcom.com/~spritex/coach.html

Photo: http://www.deltastar.net/dolphins/donshula.html

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Chuck Tanner

“There are three secrets to managing. The first secret is have patience. The second is be patient. And the third most important secret is patience.”

Chuck TannerPittsburgh Pirates

Quote: http://www.baseball-almanac.com/quotes/quotann.shtml

Photo: http://www.usrf.org/news/010815-Chuck_Tanner_CaP.html

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Major Perry M. Smith

“There is an expression in the Pentagon, ‘If you want it bad, you will get it bad.’ Try to give your folks enough time to put together a solution that you and they can be proud of.”

Major Perry M. SmithUnited States Air Force

Quote: http://members.aol.com/genpsmith/lead2.html

Photo: http://members.aol.com/genpsmith/index.html

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Curriculum Overview

Phase One Phase Two

Course 1: World-Class Schooling: Vision and Goals

Course 2: Focusing on Teaching and Learning

Course 3: Developing Capacity and Commitment

Course 4: Driving for Results

Unit 1: The Educational Challenge

Unit 2: The Principal as Strategic Thinker

Unit 3: Elements of Standards-Based Instructional Systems and School Design

Unit 4: Foundations of Effective Learning

Unit 5: Leadership for Excellence in Literacy

Unit 6: Leadership for Excellence in Math

Unit 7: Leadership for Excellence in Science

Unit 8: Promoting Professional Learning & Johnson Simulation

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Unit 9: Principal as Instructional Leader and Team Builder

Unit 10: Principal as Ethical Leader

Unit 11: Principal as Driver of Change

Unit 12: Leading for Results

Final Simulation

Cohort Based Classroom Learning

OnLine Learning Reflective Journaling

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