The Coach Approach to School Leadership: Leading Teachers to Higher Levels of Ef

<p>In <strong><em>The Coach Approach to School Leadership</em>, Jessica Johnson, Shira Leibowitz, and Kathy Perret address a dilemma faced by many principals: how to function as learning leaders while fulfilling their evaluative and management duties.</strong> The answer? Incorporating instructional coaching techniques as an integral part of serious school improvement.</p> <p>The authors explain how principals can</p> <ul> <li>Master the skill of "switching hats" between the nonjudgmental coach role and the evaluative supervisor role.</li> <li>Expand their classroom visits and combine coaching with evaluation requirements.</li> <li>Nurture relationships with teachers and build a positive school culture.</li> <li>Provide high-quality feedback to support the development of both teachers and students.</li> <li>Empower teachers to lead their own professional learning and work together as a team.</li> </ul> <p>Drawing from the authors' work with schools as well as their conversations with educators across the globe, this thought-provoking book speaks to the unique needs of principals as instructional leaders, providing solutions to challenges in every aspect of this complex endeavor.</p> <p>The role of the principal is changing at a rapid pace. Let this resource guide you in improving your own practice while helping teachers master the high-quality instruction that leads to student success.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Jessica Johnson, Shira Leibowitz, Kathy Perret<br><b>Publisher:<