The Art and Science of Teacher Coaching

Douglas Fisher is professor and chair of educational leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Previously, Fisher was an early intervention teacher and elementary school educator. In 2022, he was inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame by the Literacy Research Association. He has published numerous articles on reading and literacy, differentiated instruction, and curriculum design, as well as books such as Your Introduction to PLC+, Welcome to Teaching, How Feedback Works, Teaching Reading, and RIGOR Unveiled. Fisher loves being an educator and hopes to share that passion with others. Nancy Frey is a professor in educational leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Her published titles include The Courage to Learn, The Art and Science of Coaching, How Scaffolding Works, and The Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning. Frey is a credentialed special educator, reading specialist, and administrator in California and learns from teachers and students every day. John Almarode is a professor of education at James Madison University. He was awarded the inaugural Sarah Miller Luck Endowed Professorship in 2015 and received an Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia in 2021. John started as a mathematics and science teacher in Augusta County, Virginia. John has written multiple books, book chapters, papers, and reports. His collaborative work with colleagues on what works best in teaching and learning includes How Tutoring Works, Visible Learning in Early Childhood, and How Learning Works, all with Corwin Press. Toni Faddis joined Corwin as a full-time professional learning consultant in 2021. Before that, she was a bilingual teacher in elementary and middles schools as well as a Reading Recovery specialist before becoming a principal and principal coach in San Diego, California. In addition, Toni served as the Director of Equity, Access, and Leadership Development at the district level. Toni holds teaching and administrative services credentials in California and earned her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University. Toni is the co-author of Collaborating Through Collective Efficacy Cycles: Ensuring All Students and Teachers Succeed,PLC+ for Instructional Leaders, How Teams Work, and The Ethical Line, as well as numerous professional articles about adolescent literacy. Taryl Hansen, NBCT, Ed.D is a visual practitioner and the creator of Frame the Message Ink, LLC (framethemessageink.com). She is an associate trainer for Cognitive CoachingSM and holds a doctorate in Teacher Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University. Taryl has been trained by Thinking Collaborative and Grove Consultants International, leaders in the fields of learning and cognition. As a live graphic recorder and illustrator, Taryl works internationally to create vibrant and engaging visuals that bring essential elements to the forefront for learners, enhancing retention, driving engagement, and inspiring learners to collaborate in more meaningful ways.

Dear Reader About the Authors About the Illustrator Section 1: Where Coaching Begins The History of Academic Coaching in Schools A History of Limited Impact Definitions of Coaching Differing Roles in Coaching Section 2: The Goals of Coaching The Goals of Coaching: Building Expertise, Not Just Performance Skills and Performance Improvement Require Deliberate Practice Cues, Prompts, and Retrieval: Scaffolds for Learning and Performance Section 3: Credibility in Coaching Why Credibility? Trustworthiness in Coaching Competence in Coaching Dynamism in Coaching Immediacy in Coaching Section 4: Coaching Skills Validating and Expanding Coaching Skills Connect ? Establish Rapport and Trust Ground ? Use Evidence With Clarity and Neutrality Engage ? Guide Thinking Through Conversation Advance ? Provide Actionable Next Steps Section 5: Coaching Models Cycles of Coaching Micro-Coaching Short-Cycle Coaching The COACH Framework: A Research-Based Guide for Short-Cycle Coaching Conversations Full-Cycle Coaching The Core Components of Full-Cycle Coaching Annual Coaching Foundations Meeting The Pre-observation Phase: Establishing Purpose and Clarity The Observation Phase: Gathering Descriptive, Nonevaluative Evidence Post-observation Conversation: Reflection, Analysis, and Refinement Extending the Cycle: Analysis, Refinement, and Sustainability Section 6: Coaching as a Team Sport From Individual to Team Coaching Designing Effective Structures for Team Coaching Navigating Team Dynamics Balancing Individual Growth With Collective Goals Leveraging Feedback and Evidence for Teams Aligning Team Coaching Within the System Conclusion: Coaching as the Art and Science of Shared Growth References Index