The EduCoach Survival Guide: Tips. Tools. Inspiration. And an occasional escape hatch. - Softcover

Deacon, Lindsay; Harkness, Angela Scotto

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798377187356

Publisher: Independently published, 2023

Synopsis

Coaching isn’t always smooth sailing—and this book doesn’t pretend it is.
Get practical, real-world solutions to 58 challenges instructional coaches actually face.
If you’ve ever wondered “What do I do next?”—this book is for you.

You’re doing your best to support teachers—but the job of an instructional coach is rarely straightforward.

Have you ever missed an observation because you were pulled in to substitute teach? Been asked to “fix” a struggling teacher? Had a teacher who cancels every meeting? Or worked in a school where even your principal isn’t quite sure what your job is?

You are not alone.

The EduCoach Survival Guide is your on-the-fly reference for navigating the daily chaos of coaching. Unlike books that describe what coaching should look like, this guide is for when things go sideways—and you need practical, realistic solutions, fast.

Inside this scenario-based guide, you’ll learn how to:
– Choose the right course of action when faced with tough coaching situations
– Prepare for real-world challenges with backup plans and tools
– Manage difficult relationships with teachers, teams, and administrators
– Protect your time, boundaries, and mental health
– Build confidence and credibility in your coaching role

Includes 58 real-life coaching scenarios, such as:
– The coach is new and needs to build relationships fast
– The coach observed a lesson that completely bombed
– The teacher chronically cancels meetings
– The principal doesn’t understand the coach’s role
– The coach is losing passion—or on the edge of burnout

Whether you're just starting out or feeling stuck in a tough season, this book is here to support you—no judgment, just practical help.

Take control of your coaching role and grab your copy today.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798377187356
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Solar Tabitha Ivy, Spingies Silke
• Number of pages: 381
• Editor: Rogers Michael Dylan