Instructional coaching is emerging as a job-embedded professional development tool for schools to utilize in an effort to improve teaching practice and student achievement. However,there is a lack of understanding of the differing roles that can be served by instructional coaches in schools, as well as the functions they can perform that influence teacher utilization of best practice procedures in teaching. This book examines the roles played by instructional coaches in two schools and gives voice to administrators, teachers,and students who were affected by the presence an instructional coach within the school, inclusive of hindrances or problems perceived. Useful recommendations are described so school districts can determine the efficacy of adding instructional coaches to staff. Imperative are: training the school principal on the possibilities within the position, writing a detailed job description, training the instructional coaches on strategies pertinent to teachers at a variety of career stages, and providing a strong level of support from the district and school level as the coaches promote change in teaching pedagogy.

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