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    Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Level

    by Diane Sweeney

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    • ISBN-13: 9781452299488
    • Publisher: SAGE Publications
    • Publication date: 04/09/2013
    • Pages: 149
    • Sales rank: 277,403
    • Product dimensions: 6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.60(d)

    Diane Sweeney is Lead Consultant for Diane Sweeney Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in coaching, literacy, and leadership. In her current role, Diane supports teachers, coaches, principals, and district leaders in the development of a student-centered approach for instruction and professional development. Diane has also served as a teacher, literacy coach, and university professor. She currently lives with her family in Denver, Colorado.

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    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments
    About the Author
    Introduction
    How Do I Make It Happen in My Own School?
    How to Use This Book
    1. Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Level
    Why Student-Centered Coaching?
    A Comparison of Coaching Models: Student-Centered, Teacher-Centered, and Relationship-Driven Coaching
    Formative Assessment: The Foundation for Student-Centered Coaching
    A Case in Point: Corey at Benton High School
    Leading the Coaching Effort
    Tools and Techniques
    In Summary
    2. Getting Student-Centered Coaching Up and Running
    Where to Begin?
    Invitational vs. Assigned Coaching
    The Flow of Coaching
    Coaching Cycles
    Engaging Reluctant Teachers
    Scheduling Student-Centered Coaching
    A Case in Point: A Framework for Coaching at Arrupe Jesuit High School
    Tools and Techniques
    In Summary
    3. Coaching Teachers to Assess and Deliver
    What Does it Mean to ‘Assess and Deliver’?
    A Marriage Between Backward Design and Coaching
    Creating Opportunities for Students to Self-Evaluate and Receive Feedback
    A Case in Point: DSST Public Schools, Denver
    Taking it Beyond a Charter School in Denver
    Tools and Techniques
    In Summary
    4. Measuring the Impact of Student-Centered Coaching
    Designing for Impact
    Using the Result-Based Coaching Tool to Measure Student and Teacher Learning
    First Things First: Identifying a Goal for Student Learning
    Collecting Baseline Data
    Planning Based on Student Work
    Capturing Teacher Growth
    Capturing Student Growth
    Measuring the Impact of Small Group Collaboration
    Tools and Techniques
    In Summary
    5. Leading the Coaching Effort
    Merging Accountability and Support
    What’s Our Focus?
    Driven by Data Analysis
    Leaders Know Good Instruction When They See It
    Clarifying Roles
    A Case in Point: Wilson Middle School
    Principal and Coach Roles
    Tools and Techniques
    In Summary
    6. Designing a School Culture That’s About Student Learning
    Part I. Designing a Student-Centered School Culture
    The ‘No Opt Out’ School Culture
    What About Buy-In?
    Qualities of a School That Maintains a Culture of Learning
    Developing Systems to Support Teacher Learning
    Dealing with Differing Beliefs
    Part II. Coaching Within a Culture of Learning
    Culture and Confidentiality
    Feedback that Contributes to a Culture of Learning
    Using Video as a Source of Feedback
    A Case in Point: Beliefs at Arrupe Jesuit High School
    Tools and Techniques
    In Summary
    7. Student-Centered Learning Labs
    Three Generations of Learning Labs: Model Classrooms, Peer-Learning Labs, Student-Centered Learning Labs
    Coaching and Follow Up
    Which Type of Lab is Right for You?
    A Case in Point: Learning Labs at Arrupe Jesuit High School
    Tools and Techniques
    In Summary
    8. Developing Systems to Prepare and Support Coaches
    The ‘What’—A Curriculum for Supporting Coaches
    The ‘How’—A Framework for Supporting Coaches
    Differentiating for Coaches
    Engaging Reluctant Coaches
    A Case in Point: Supporting Coaches in Council Bluffs, Iowa
    Tools and Techniques
    In Summary
    In Closing
    Resources to Support Student-Centered Coaching
    References
    Index

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    Your straightforward resource for coaching partnerships that focus on student learning

    This follow-up to Sweeney's bestseller applies the principles and tools of student-centered coaching to the unique challenges of middle and high schools. By focusing coaching on student learning—rather than on fixing teachers—a coach can make a measurable impact on student achievement. Sweeney provides guidance for:

    • Tackling the challenge of coaching across a variety of content areas at the secondary level
    • Extending coaching to teams of teachers, rather than just individuals
    • Using standards, such as the Common Core, to coach toward specific goals for student learning
    • Embedding formative assessments into coaching conversations

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    Jim Knight
    "The true test of the effectiveness of coaching is whether or not students improve. Diane Sweeney’s new book is incredibly helpful explaining how to set student goals and measure progress toward them. Any instructional coach should find the book an essential resource."
    Deborah Mitchell
    "Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Level provides both veteran and novice instructional coaches and school leaders with practical tips and tools they can use to move instructional coaching from focusing on teacher behavior to focusing on student learning. It provides strategies to help demonstrate the direct impact that coaching has on student achievement."
    Leslie Standerfer
    "This book is a fresh look at the topic of coaching, geared specifically for the secondary school setting, and taking into consideration the transition to Common Core and the increased focus on teacher effectiveness. This is a must read no matter what your experience has been with instructional coaching in the past: effective or ineffective."
    Linda Phillips
    "Finally, a book that affirms the hard work that teachers, coaches, and administrators are doing to ensure learning and growth for all students"
    Cindy Harrison
    "Diane Sweeney's work on coaching has profoundly impacted my thinking. In my work with instructional coaching and coaching programs I am shifting my focus to student centered conversations. This latest book has given me additional tools for challenging coaches to move to this level of depth in their work."
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