Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Level
"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."(Jim Knight, author of High-Impact Instruction 2013-01-22)"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."(Cindy Harrison, Senior Consultant 2013-02-07)"Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Levelprovides 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."(Deborah Mitchell, New Teacher Induction Coordinator 2012-10-17)"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."(Leslie Standerfer, Principal 2012-10-17)"Finally, a book that affirms the hard work that teachers, coaches, and administrators are doing to ensure learning and growth for all students"(Linda Phillips, Teacher, Instructional Specialist-Mathematics 2012-10-17)