"Donald B. Bartalo reveals the experiences of school leaders and teachers who have discovered that meaningful school improvement does not necessarily come from the top-it comes from effective teaching and leaders who support it. Based on eight fundamental tenets, the text features a clear how-to process, success stories, and methods for bridging the teaching gap between the kinds of teaching needed for the 21st century and that which is found in most schools. Special features include:
An interactive writing style that "coaches" educators
Powerful "what to do" and "how to do it" tools
Case illustrations and success stories
Protocols for leading collaborative inquiry
Journal reflections
Leadership team activities"
"District Leaders who are leading and supporting Instructional Coaches, District Leaders considering initiating an Instructional Coaching Program ABOUT THIS LEARNING OPPORTUNITY Jim Knight has supported numerous districts in initiating and implementing an instructional coaching program. In this learning opportunity Jim will share stories about other districts coaching initiatives - what has worked and why, what has not been as successful and why."