When the goal is supporting excellent teaching, there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach. This book helps literacy coaches and administrators navigate the many choices they face as they develop and fine-tune a coaching program that offers the best fit for a particular school. The authors draw on current research as well as their extensive experience in K-8 settings. Provided is clear guidance (with helpful reproducibles) on: * Major coaching models and how to choose among them * "Teaching teachers" more effectively using principles of adult learning and motivation * The role of reading assessment in coaching * Balancing classroom-level, grade-level, and whole-school tasks * Special considerations in middle school coaching.
