School+Coaching

School Coaching
 * A coach helps people __transform__ from where they are to where they want to be
 * Learner-driven
 * Coach is the guide during the process
 * Helps people learn does not tell them how to do things

__Three Forms of COACHING__
 * **Directive Coaching:** specific directives
 * Ex. New teacher needing guidelines on how to plan lessons
 * Coach must know how to provide the specific guidelines
 * Coach must be able to communicate with client (teacher)
 * The teacher (client) wants instruction and can interpret information
 * SHORT TERM solution
 * **Collaborative Coaching:** joint problem solving
 * Coach works with the teacher on the thinking process
 * Coach and teacher agree on outcome
 * Trust and expertise needed
 * Joint brainstorming and problem solving
 * **Non-directive Coaching:** outcome agreement and collaboratively review and discuss solutions. Successful when…
 * Based on client’s needs
 * Client wants to be coached
 * Trust between coach and client
 * Coach has background knowledge in necessary areas to address goals
 * Coach focuses on outcomes client wants

**__Step 1: AGREE ON A DESIRED RESULT__** “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll wind up somewhere else” – Yogi Berra **__Step 2: UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT REALITY__** Emotions allow to client to talk about his/her beliefs
 * Client must agree and give their permission to be coached
 * Client must be willing and able to identify the areas that need coaching.
 * School Coaches are never hired by the client, so it is important that they build the trust of the client.
 * Process begins with building rapport and trust usually by scheduling a conversation about the problems facing the school, principal, or teacher
 * A coach begins by finding out the clients needs
 * The goal becomes the compass for all coaching conversations
 * Goals must be clear and SMART
 * Specific
 * Measurable
 * Achievable
 * Relevant
 * Time Sensitive
 * Once goals and results are agreed on, coach and client are ready for the next step.
 * Client and coach think about what brought them together
 * Coach uses deep listening and observation to understand the actions the client has already tried
 * Coach uses paraphrasing and questioning to make sure she understands the clients intent
 * Requires **Backbone and Compassion**
 * Clients emotions are a good area to focus on and explore
 * Quickest way to identify issues stopping progress
 * Helps clients find hidden assumptions that stop success
 * Helps Facilitate a conversation about the schools real problems

**STEP 3: __EXPLORE THE ASSUMPTIONS LEADING TO THAT REALITY__**
 * Testing the assumptions
 * Look for patterns that may have blocked desired results previously
 * Examine underlying assumptions

**STEP 4: __GENERATE ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS__**
 * Coach begins this step with questioning
 * Coach focuses on understanding the situation
 * Together explore alternatives
 * __Not__ the job of the coach to fix the situation just aide in the process of reaching a solution

**__STEP 5: MONITOR PROGRESS__**
 * The coach and the client to agree on the results they want
 * Coach and client create criteria for evaluating client progress.
 * Most effective methods have clients monitor themselves
 * The client keeps track of whether objective has been achieved
 * Data can come from a journal or calendar notes
 * Coaching conversations, assess progress toward goals
 * Effective coaching is focused on results
 * The coaches only goal is to help the client succeed

**__STEP 6: MOVING TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY__** International Coach Federation [|www.coach-federation.org] Information for those interested in learning about or becoming coaches, including information about what coaching is, how to be a coach, how to find a coach, and what to look for in a coach.
 * Ultimate goal is to provide both solutions to immediate problems, but also give the client the ability to generate solutions to future problems
 * Help teachers improve student achievement and develop teachers skills to problem solve in the future.
 * Coach school administrators to create, sustain, and continually improve aspects of small learning
 * __WEBSITES__** 

The Newfield Network [|www.newfieldnetwork.com] Information for coaches and about coaching, with insights into how to become a coach and how to find a coach.


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