Have you missed a classroom observation because you were asked to substitute teach? Been assigned to "fix" a teacher? Had a teacher who chronically cancels meetings? Are teachers (and possibly even your principal) confused about what you actually do as a coach? You are not alone! While other books on coaching provide an invaluable overview of the profession, our survival guide is a resource for when things aren't going as planned. Meant to be consulted on the fly, this book details a wide variety of tactics for overcoming obstacles that frequently prevent a coach from helping others improve, all while embracing the irregularities, idiosyncrasies, and even absurdities of working with adults. In each of the 47 scenarios it discusses, we will help you to: 1. Choose your own best plan of action
2. Game out contingency plans and follow-up steps
3. Gather the right tools and supplies
4. Find sources of inspiration
5. Protect yourself from burnout. With the right guidance, even the difficult parts of coaching can be an exciting journey for those who truly want to impact the learning of teachers and students. So grab your metaphorical hiking boots and cram our guidebook into your pack, knowing that you've got a trusty reference tool for emergencies! Included Scenarios: 1 The Coach Is New And Needs To Quickly Build Relationships And Establish Credibility
2 The Coach's Caseload Is "Too Big"
3 The Coach Observed A Lesson "Bomb"
4 The Coach Needs A Confidential Workspace
5 The Coach Is Assigned To "Fix" A Teacher
6 The Coach Is In "The Friend Zone"
7 The Coach Is Having A Hard Time "Liking" A Client
8 The Coach "Lost Their Cool" In A Meeting
9 The Coach Is Asked To Model In A Classroom Not Set Up For Success
10 The Coach Is Asked To Make Lesson Plans For A Teacher
11 The Coach Is Assigned Excessive Duties (That Affect Time To Coach)
12 The Coach Needs A System For Managing Time
13 The Coach Feels Isolated
14 The Coach Wants To Collect Data On Their Coaching
15 The Coach Needs A Mentor
16 The Coach Is Returning From (Family) Leave
17 Teachers Don't Understand The Role Of Coach
18 Teachers Don't Think They Have Enough Time For Coaching
19 Teacher Chronically Cancels Meetings at the Last Minute
20 Coaching Conversations Frequently Get Interrupted
21 Teachers See Coach As Technology "Helper"
22 Teacher Is Nervous About Video Recording
23 Teacher Is Hesitant
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