I read the the October 2011 issue of Educational Leadership from ASCD a couple of days ago. The theme of this issue is "Coaching--The New Leadership Skill." In the opening Marge Scherer, the Editor in Chief, states, " The aim of coaching is to get educators to reflect and improve on their theory and practice...and to be open to change their minds." She then states that the authors of the articles in this edition show us that coaching can do the following:
- Boost teacher effectiveness
- Enhance student learning
- Deepen subject expertise
- Improve staff relationships
Because coaching can be so beneficial it is important for all of us at Esperanza (not just the principal) to learn how to be excellent and effective coaches.
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